Former ballerina faces Manatee County jury for allegedly murdering husband

Category: Crime

Ashley Benefield, a former ballerina, is on trial for the second-degree murder of her husband, Douglas Benefield, who was shot in September 2020. Ashley claims self-defense, stating she feared for her life during an alleged assault. The court found her claims of abuse lacked credibility, and a judge ruled she was not justified in using deadly force. The defense plans to present evidence of 'battered spouse syndrome.'

Keywords: murder trial, self-defense, battered spouse syndrome

Source: ABC Action News

Update At: 7/25/2024

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