At a Glance
- Thieves stole $30,000 cash and a $30 backpack from the Mooresville, N.C. home of NASCAR champion Greg Biffle and his wife Cristina
- Two guns and NASCAR memorabilia may also be missing, according to the police report
- The burglary occurred Jan. 8, three weeks after the couple and five others died in a Dec. 18 plane crash
- Why it matters: The theft adds fresh trauma for surviving relatives already grieving seven sudden losses
Three weeks after NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and five others perished in a plane crash, burglars broke into the couple’s Mooresville estate and stole $30,000 in cash plus a $30 backpack, according to authorities.
Break-In Discovered
Cristina’s mother, Cathy Grossu, alerted the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office after finding signs of the intrusion. Deputies arrived at the Doolie Road property at 6:23 p.m. on Jan. 8 and documented the missing items in their report.
In addition to the cash and backpack, investigators noted that two firearms and pieces of NASCAR memorabilia could also be gone. The total value of confirmed losses stands at $30,030, not counting the potentially missing collectibles.
No suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made. A department spokesperson declined to release further details while the investigation remains active.
Fatal Crash Recap
The burglary came less than a month after the Dec. 18 crash that killed all seven people aboard the Cessna Citation 550. The jet attempted to return to Statesville Regional Airport amid fog and heavy rain before going down at the end of Runway 28 around 10 a.m.
Victims included:
- Greg Biffle, 55, NASCAR driver
- Cristina Grossu Biffle, 35, his wife
- Ryder Biffle, 5, their son
- Emma Biffle, 14, Greg’s daughter
- Craig Wadsworth, 64, longtime NASCAR motorhome driver for Kenny Wallace
- Dennis Dutton, 67, commercial airline pilot
- Jack Dutton, 20, Auburn University aviation student and Dennis’s son
Emergency calls released to News Of Los Angeles described heavy black smoke rising from the crash site. Officials have not determined which occupant was at the controls.
Community Memorial
A public remembrance for the seven victims is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 16 in Charlotte, giving friends, family, and fans a chance to honor the lives lost.
Key Takeaways
- The burglary netted $30,000 cash and a $30 backpack from the Biffle estate
- Two guns and NASCAR collectibles may also be missing
- The break-in happened Jan. 8, 21 days after the fatal crash
- Investigators have not announced suspects or arrests
