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The Black Swan Murder Trial | Love, Abuse, and a Deadly Custody Battle | Ashley Benefield
Season 5
Episode 11
Published 11 months, 1 week ago
Description
In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, host Ky tells you the controversial Black Swan trial of Ashley Benefield, a former ballerina whose whirlwind romance with Doug Benefield spiraled into a deadly custody battle. On September 27, 2020, a 911 call revealed the aftermath of a shooting that left Doug dead and Ashley claiming self-defense.
As Ky goes through the complex layers of this case, listeners will ponder the question: was Ashley a battered woman defending herself, or a calculating person orchestrating her husband's murder?
The narrative unfolds with a look into the tumultuous relationship between Doug and Ashley, marked by quick romance, financial struggles, and allegations of abuse. As tensions rose, Ashley's claims of Doug's aggression and her subsequent actions led to a tragic confrontation. With evidence from both sides, including forensic analysis and testimonies, the trial raises critical questions about domestic violence and the nuances of self-defense.
Throughout the episode, Ky shares insights and personal reflections, encouraging listeners to contemplate the blurred lines in this case.
Join us for this thought-provoking episode, and don't forget to share your thoughts on the case in the comments.
Do you think this was self-defense or do you think Ashley was actually plotting to kill her husband?
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1. Introduction to the Black Swan Trial
2. The Relationship Between Doug and Ashley
3. The Night of the Shooting
4. The Trial and Evidence Presented
5. Verdict and Sentencing
6. Conclusion and Reflection
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Past Cases Mentioned in this Episode:
A Jealous Mother Abuses Her 6 Kids and Horrifically Murders Two of Her Daughters | Theresa Knorr
https://murderandlove.com/a-jealous-mother-abuses-her-6-kids-and-horrifically-murders-two-of-her-daughters-theresa-knorr/
Body Found Stuffed in Fridge in Forest, Boyfriend Charged with Murder | Christopher Blevins
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/body-found-stuffed-in-fridge-in-forest-boyfriend-charged-with-murder-christopher-blevins--64304163
An Important Conversation About the Hidden Reality of Male Domestic Abuse - The Case of Alex Skeel
https://murderandlove.com/an-important-conversation-about-the-hidden-reality-of-male-domestic-abuse-the-case-of-alex-skeel/
Woman Murders Parents and Lives with the Bodies for 4 Years Before Arrested | Virginia McCullough
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-woman-murders-her-parents-and-lives-with-the-bodies-for-4-years-before-arrested-virginia-mccullough--64176693
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As Ky goes through the complex layers of this case, listeners will ponder the question: was Ashley a battered woman defending herself, or a calculating person orchestrating her husband's murder?
The narrative unfolds with a look into the tumultuous relationship between Doug and Ashley, marked by quick romance, financial struggles, and allegations of abuse. As tensions rose, Ashley's claims of Doug's aggression and her subsequent actions led to a tragic confrontation. With evidence from both sides, including forensic analysis and testimonies, the trial raises critical questions about domestic violence and the nuances of self-defense.
Throughout the episode, Ky shares insights and personal reflections, encouraging listeners to contemplate the blurred lines in this case.
Join us for this thought-provoking episode, and don't forget to share your thoughts on the case in the comments.
Do you think this was self-defense or do you think Ashley was actually plotting to kill her husband?
For pictures and videos of this case, join the Patreon at the $3/mo tier
You can also join for free so you won't miss another case.
www.patreon.com/loveandmurder
1. Introduction to the Black Swan Trial
2. The Relationship Between Doug and Ashley
3. The Night of the Shooting
4. The Trial and Evidence Presented
5. Verdict and Sentencing
6. Conclusion and Reflection
*******************
Past Cases Mentioned in this Episode:
A Jealous Mother Abuses Her 6 Kids and Horrifically Murders Two of Her Daughters | Theresa Knorr
https://murderandlove.com/a-jealous-mother-abuses-her-6-kids-and-horrifically-murders-two-of-her-daughters-theresa-knorr/
Body Found Stuffed in Fridge in Forest, Boyfriend Charged with Murder | Christopher Blevins
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/body-found-stuffed-in-fridge-in-forest-boyfriend-charged-with-murder-christopher-blevins--64304163
An Important Conversation About the Hidden Reality of Male Domestic Abuse - The Case of Alex Skeel
https://murderandlove.com/an-important-conversation-about-the-hidden-reality-of-male-domestic-abuse-the-case-of-alex-skeel/
Woman Murders Parents and Lives with the Bodies for 4 Years Before Arrested | Virginia McCullough
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-woman-murders-her-parents-and-lives-with-the-bodies-for-4-years-before-arrested-virginia-mccullough--64176693
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Support these businesses; support LaM:
BJs - Save $35 on a yearly membership with my link: www.murderandlove.com/BJs
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