Ashley Benefield

Banner of Ashley Benefield A jury found ex-ballerina Ashley Benefield guilty of manslaughter in the death of her husband, Doug, who she had claimed she shot in self-defense.


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Ashley Benefield found guilty of manslaughter.
Ashley Benefield sits in court room.
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Ashley Benefield as verdict is read.
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Ashley Benefield takes the stand in her defense.
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Texts between Ashley and Doug Benefield shown in court.
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Detective Chris Gillum, a domestic violence investigator, takes the stand.
Judge Matt Whyte admonishes defense attorney Neil Taylor.
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