Former ballerina testifies at her own murder trial | Forensic Files

Ashley testified that as the couple packed for their move to Maryland Doug became agitated because Ashley had
insisted Doug at his own apartment I tried to change the subject I could see how upset he was getting Ashley told jur
the Doug bumped into her and pushed a box into her side she said he hit her in the face when she tried to leave then
she said she ran into a bedroom where Doug followed her and that is when she grabbed her nearby for
caliber gun one of three she had in the home I I hel the gun like in front of me
and I I said stop and he like turned and he got into this like with like a fighting
stance he started like moving his arms and his hands around he started coming towards me and then he lunged at me and
I started pulling the trigger tell ladies and gentlemen of the jury why you shot
Doug I was scared to death I thought he was going to kill me as you sit here today Ashley how do you feel about what
happened horrible he's the father of my child I'm you going have to explain it all to her

Ashley Benefield, a former swimsuit model and ballerina, testified at her trial for the murder of her husband and explained what she claims happened the night she shot and killed Doug Benefield.

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Brief Summary

Ashley testifies about shooting Doug in self-defense during a domestic dispute.

Key points

Ashley Testifies Against Doug. Ashley recounts a tense confrontation with Doug that escalated to violence.

Episode highlights

Ashley Testifies Against DougAshley recounts a tense confrontation with Doug that escalated to violence.“I was scared to death.”1:07Sep 11, 2024

Episode quotes

I was scared to death.

Ashley describes her fear during the confrontation.

1:07WatchSep 11, 2024

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