8 Shocking Moments from Ballerina Ashley Benefield’s Husband Murder Trial

Published 2024-07-25
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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All Comments (21)
  • @Schattenkind.
    The opening statement of the defense sounds ridiculous 😂😂😂
  • @Keepitmovinn267
    If he never physically abused her....why would he start THAT day?! He hadnt lived with her in years, why would he care to stay over that night if he believed they were moving in together in Maryland Who is carrying a gun while moving? She didnt want to share her daughter. I've seen men and women do some pretty insane things to punish the other parent by keeping the children away. She is absolutely one of those parents who didnt want to share as she told the psychologist.
  • @angelascott785
    His text messages spoke volume...they were genuinely jovial and loving. Doug had no clue what evil awaited him. Karma do your thing with her.
  • There is absolutely no proof for the story of their final minutes together. Her word against his. He's not here to defend himself. This creature is right up there with Amber Heard... So guilty. Such a liar. And quit calling her a ballerina. She hasn't danced in years.
  • She waited until he finished loading the moving truck before she shot him 🤨
  • @lauradumont9116
    She claimed to the neighbour that she was attacked!! All I heard was he bumped her with a box she’s guilty af
  • @babyjane87
    Why do you keep writing ballerina Ashley why not just Ashley?? So weird 🙄
  • @meltaylor2810
    She is guilty, and her lawyers statement is ridiculously silly and unbelievable
  • @beckyd712
    No, when you are abused, you take your child and leave; THEN you file for Divorce, NOT shoot your husband! WTF?
  • According to the text, he wasn’t angry when he gets to her house. Their text was jovial 30 minutes out before he’s there to help her pack.
  • @JohnMack-f3f
    This is one of many reasons why I never wanted to get married.
  • @PoirotFanGirl
    She's guilty of premeditated murder and the defense attorney is a joke, completely unprofessional
  • @jackbuaer3828
    There were no visible injuries on her head / face that I could see. Instead of grabbing a phone (to call the police). she grabs a firearm?
  • @BeeZeeB
    If his attorney found out 5-6 weeks after the babies birth that she had been born, and he was not already aware, isn’t that a clear indicator there was no dv? If he was harassing her, he would know…
  • @truthhurts2879
    Hearing this defense attorney is categorically the reason I despise defence attorneys lol. It's one thing to bend the truth in defense of your client, but to tell flat out lies in an effort to besmirch the VICTIMS REPUTATION is utterly abhorrent to me.
  • @Nika30113
    And why she had a gun with her? If she was afraid of him she wouldn’t ask him for any help. I want to use some words which are not allowed here
  • @linny3260
    You cover up child’s face but she is parading her child with a placard in public.