Former ballerina accused of killing estranged husband speaks out

Published 2024-07-24
Ashley Benefield has taken center stage at what has been dubbed the “Black Swan Murder” trial as the 32-year-old stands accused of fatally shooting her husband Doug in the fall of 2020.


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All Comments (15)
  • @Dulce77
    Let her continue to tell her story… it only helps her to dig in deeper. Unlike Marcia Thompson… Ashley Benefield is not innocent.
  • So far, I find this case to be the exact opposite of how it is being portrayed. "Black Swan" narrative is fading fast.
  • @NupSandCastle
    She's going to be found guilty. What a horrible person. Feel bad for the little girl.
  • This murder took place a long time ago. How is she not in prison by now?!
  • @orianjuarez3074
    Ashley Benefield= fake crying, no tears. "NOT one scintilla of evidence" to prove she was abused by Doug Benefield. He was violent towards their dog, the sheetrock walls & shot a projectile thru the ceiling during a verbal argument. I usually support ppl enduring domestic partner violence. I believe Ashley was frightened at times. But not physically abused. RIP Doug⚖️
  • @donnapavina8803
    Isn’t she the only person that claims such things about that man? I just really don’t believe her.
  • @alexunlv
    These people at Good Morning America should be ashamed of themselves for presenting this story as self-defense and referring to the victim as "abuser." Disgusting. How about the fact that this woman HID the fact that she was pregnant, didn't bother telling the father that she gave birth, and did everything in her power to keep him away from THEIR child. No responsibility for her actions. If she didn't want a child with him, she should have NOT slept with him. She made a choice, now she has to live with that choice. But instead, she kills him and now claims abuse. Disgusting.
  • @debers59
    Oh my goodness so y'all really believe that gullible crew gma
  • @elizarice43
    She’s not convincing. Amber Heard comes to mind.