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By: Buck Woodward
6/28/2001 3:20:13 PM

The following appeared today in the Dallas Morning News.

Professional wrestler Christopher Adams turned himself into Collin County authorities Monday on manslaughter charges in connection with the April 2000 death of a Dallas woman. Linda Kaphengst, 30, died from an overdose of alcohol and Gamma-Hydroxy-Butyrate (GHB) April 22., according to the Collin County medical examiner. She had been at a Far North Dallas apartment early that morning with Mr. Adams, who also overdosed, police said. Mr. Adams, 45, who wrestled professionally under the name "Gentleman Chris," was released on a $25,000 bond Monday night, authorities said. He faces a second-degree felony charge of causing the death of an individual, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $2,000 fine.

Thanks to Pittsburgh Dave for sending that along.

Chris Adams is best known among long time fans from his run in the 80's as a top star for World Class Championship Wrestling. His "Dynamic Duo" heel team with Gino Hernandez feuded with the Von Erich brothers, and as a babyface he held the WCCW World Heavyweight title, defeating Rick Rude for the belt. He went on to work in the UWF, Global, and in recent years worked for WCW while competing on the indy circuit. He ran his own wrestling school out of Dallas, with his most famous student going on to become Stone Cold Steve Austin.

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