Wrestler Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka charged with third-degree murder of girlfriend

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Professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka has been charged with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter of his girlfriend.
According to the US Weekly, Snuka allegedly attacked, Nancy Argentino, the 23-year-old in a motel in Allentown in May 1983.
The autopsy report of Argentino's said that she died of traumatic brain injuries consistent with a moving head striking a stationary object and noted a possible sign of mate abuse.
In his autobiography, he wrote that in 1983, his personal life started getting a little crazy and admitted to frequently drinking alcohol and using steroids and cocaine, which was noted by the DA.
First Published: Sep 02 2015 | 3:30 PM IST