Former ballerina Ashley Benefield claims she shot her estranged husband, Doug Benefield, in self-defense after he allegedly attacked her at her mom’s Florida home in 2020. Benefield’s defense says she feared for her life when she shot him, while the prosecution claims evidence points to Doug being shot while facing away from her. Shocking evidence and intense testimony have been central to Benefield’s trial this week. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner breaks down eight shocking moments from Benefield’s murder trial so far.
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Does anybody in this world think that Ashley Benfield murder her husband?
Does anybody in this world think that Ashley Benfield murder her husband?
I'm not buying this victim defense at all! That poor daughter losing both of her parents. This defense attorney said the night he died was the first time he ever hit her? That is not the pattern of the kind of domestic violence they are describing. And she was so afriad of him that she had asked him to help her move and be alone w her?! He was the kind of Man that was complying with therapy and counseling. She just wanted custody and he was in the way. She is a murderer 💯
I think she planned it from beginning to end.
Once she got that ballet company she didn’t need him anymore
Fell in love within a week (DISASTER)
She ran out of tears
Women no longer tolerate men's violent, humiliating, debasing narcissistic abuse. Eff around and find out.
Doug’s attorney he retained did an excellent job on the stand. So we’ll spoken, classy and was able to relay what happens on Dougs behalf
I could save her lol
Saying inconsistent statements to the doctor to me looks like an abused controlled woman , easy to be honest to the dr on her own but then while the controller is there , she is afraid to be honest …. I’ve not listened to to the full trial but as anyone that’s been in a relationship with a paranoid cohersive controller , I get that she was scared of being honest while his presence was with her and the doctor
She ain’t smiling now!!
I seriously doubt that Doug would choose to get enraged and assault his X Knowing that her mother was on the way back from the Park—- Very Unlikely.
His daughter is very selfish person
He was not abuser but he was not stabil in his behavior and most who served in military have never recovered from traumas, they just cured or they thought that they cured.
This vile woman has never shed a real tear since the day she murdered him if you haven’t noticed. Pure evil
It's interesting that she tried to have Doug suppress the psych eval from being released, this was the first I've heard that.
I am so confused. So there’s evidence of him shooting in the house before. There’s evidence of him punching the wall. She had an injunction against him. Why is everyone saying she’s guilty and excusing his behaviour? Is it because shes not personable enough for you? !! Seriously
This is the perfect example of men thinking with their penis wanting a younger woman.
I question how Doug's 2nd wife died. I think it's very suspect. I think Ashley may have thought Doug was poisoning her after reading the old texts from his 2nd wife. I don't know that she is guilty. How could a deadlocked jury come back in 40 minutes with a guilty verdict?
I'm confused. Who carries a gun to move???
I think the jury made the right decision. She admitted that he was never physical with her. He had previously filed for divorce. If she didn't want to be with him, why didn't she just let the divorce go through?
His daughter Eva has eyes just like her daddy! Hopefully Eva & Emerson will grow a close sister bond
As a mother, I would never leave my daughters alone with someone that I suspected of abusing them. Who does that?
It’s not an impossible thing but should be noted that overwhelmingly most battered women do not fear for their life and shoot their abusive husbands the first time they are hit (which is her story if I’m understanding correctly).
Trying to look sad and plain is really transparent. That woman has never tried to look so pathetic.
If I was scared of someone so scared that I had to have a loaded gun with me, I prolly wouldn’t have him helping me move and be alone with him. This was fully planned. This is 1st degree murder imo
Not guilty. She would have been the one dead eventually if not him first.
she sits crying whilst listening to the 911 call , but shows no emotion listening to a young woman who had lost her mother , and subsequently her father , from murder – And she had zero reaction, much less compassion !!!
Shes playing at being a victim , she's no victim !!!
What happened at the 2:13 mark?did she lose her train of thought?
The way she rolls those eyes around without moving her head .. yikes
Why cant anyone spell defense correctly 😂
Ewh … his voice
He punched out a f***ing dog, people!!! She moved away, with a stayaway order, & the maniac tried to rent the house right behind hers!!!! He was a psychotic & dangerous control-freak!
Ashley's expressions & behaviors are completely genuine & reflect those of an abuse victim, as the therapist testified! Justice for Ashley!
A woman claims abuse to get what she wants? Who saw that happening 🙄
She is 100% guilty I feel so sorry for both girls left without their dad
Ashley is a shocking actress. Throw away the key. Lock her up.
Y do they KILL?? The child or children they're fighting ends up without either parent!! I just DON'T get it!! I think ole girl was off!!
She’s writing All work and no play makes Doug a dull boy over and over again.
The look on Ashley face is so so disgusting pitiful!!! She is so guilty.
Prosecutor is a mess. Not just physically but a very awkward speaker.
If she was so afraid of him she would have had her mother and daughter stay I wonder if her mother was in on his murder
She is so guilty totally set up
This victim!! This IS NOT SELF DEFENSE. Another JODI ARIAS it’s clear!!!
Has there been any paternity test done to prove it was actually his child?
She looked irate when Doug’s daughter was testifying. Guess this narcissistic stepmother only has tears for herself 🙄
Absolutely guilty.