The surprisingly dark string of violence in bodybuilding history.

BODYBUILDING CHRONICLES – dives deep into the most memorable and controversial historical moments in bodybuilding as told by Shawn Ray. Combining Shawn’s impressive historical knowledge of the sport with his own personal insights into major moments, Bodybuilding Chronicles reveals new information and gives the full picture on the bodybuilding industry’s epic history. New episodes air every Monday!

The world can be a terrible place – and that includes the world of bodybuilding as well. There have been a small number of violent tragedies throughout the history of bodybuilding – and these specific stories highlighted by Shawn Ray have nothing to do with drug deaths or the perils of bodybuilding as a sport. These were just cold blooded murders that happened to involve bodybuilders… and as such shook the industry due to the crimes’ extreme and violent nature.

There is a dark side to humanity and that sometimes spills into bodybuilding. These athletes ultimately had a darkness in them that lead to very tragic and terrifying places. The stories told in the video above are the top goriest and most shocking bodybuilding murders of all time. Shawn gives his personal take on these historical events and how despite the darkness – the industry banned together to remain focused on positivity and a better tomorrow. Check out the full episode of Bodybuilding Chronicles above!