Former Skiing Star Rey-Bellet Is Killed

http://www.comcast.net/sports/index.jsp?cat=SPORTS&fn=/2006/05/01/381443.html&cvqh=itn_skiingstar ^ | 5 1 06 | Associated Press

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LES CROSETS, Switzerland - Former Swiss skiing star Corinne Rey-Bellet and her brother, Alain, were shot and killed in their parents' home, and police were trying to find Rey-Bellet's husband.

The attack late Sunday night, which also left Rey-Bellet's mother hospitalized with serious injuries, occurred in the Swiss mountain resort of Les Crosets, according to the Valais state police. Rey-Bellet's mother was able to call police despite her injuries.

Police said the attacker, who fired five shots, fled and eluded a search.

Police spokesman Renato Kalbermatten said authorities were trying to find Rey-Bellet's husband, who lived with her and their 2-year-old son in Abtwil.

"We'd really like to get in touch with him," Kalbermatten said.

The son also was in the house in Les Crosets, but was on a higher floor and was not hurt.

The 33-year-old Rey-Bellet shared a 2003 World Championships silver medal in the downhill at St. Moritz, Switzerland. She retired shortly after that because of a series of injuries to her right knee.

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Swiss ski racer Corinne Rey-Bellet talks to journalists during a press conference in Soelden, Austria, in this Oct. 25, 2001 file photo. Former Swiss skiing star Corinne Rey-Bellet was shot to death along with her brother Alain in their parent's home, police said Monday, May 1, 2006. Their mother was hospitalized with serious injuries from the attack late Sunday in the Swiss mountain resort of Les Crosets, according to a statement from Valais cantonal (state) police. Police said the attacker had already fled the scene when they arrived and eluded a search that began immediately. (AP Photo/Keystone, Steffen Schmidt, File)

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Amber yodel alert!

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Where was Claudine Longet at the time of the murders?

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Greta, Scarbourgh, Whoraldo and Rita are booking flights tonight.

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Where was Claudine Longet at the time of the murders?

Has anyone asked Perry Como? He may know where she is.