Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Henry Blanco's brother killed in Venezuela

The brother of major league catcher Henry Blanco was killed in Venezuela. Police believe that 39-year-old Carlos Simon Blanco was murdered by kidnappers after they abducted him Sunday in Guarenas, a Caracas suburb. Police found the victim's bullet-riddled body on Monday. Authorities think the kidnappers were seeking ransom for Blanco's release, according to a statement released Tuesday by Venezuela's Attorney General's Office. Henry Blanco was a backup catcher for the Chicago Cubs this season. He is currently a free agent.

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