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Prime Crime: Ballerina Accused of Killing Husband After He Filed for Divorce

2025-08-03 Entertainment
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A Florida man frantically called 911 after his neighbor rushed to his home on a late Sunday night. Ashley Benefield told him she shot her husband, Doug Benefield, during an argument while they were packing her things to move to Maryland. Doug had recently filed for divorce after a four-year marriage seemingly crumbled. Weeks after the shooting, Ashley was charged with Doug's murder but claimed self-defense. Find out what happened that night on this episode of "Prime Crime with Jesse Weber." If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to leave your couch. To start your claim, visit: https://www.forthepeople.com/PrimeCrime Stay Informed, Stay Safe – Check Public Records with TruthFinder now at https://truthfinder.com/lcprimecrime Become a Law&Crime YouTube Member for Exclusive Perks: https://bit.ly/LCMembersOnly Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ Follow Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber Watch More Prime Crime with Jesse Weber: Teen Girl’s Horrifying Crime Caught on Camera: https://youtu.be/2hiNtcC0qb4 Young Mom Washes Up On Shore Near Florida Naval Base: https://youtu.be/0IoJQ2ZSEmo Woman Mysteriously Murdered Minutes After Date in Texas: https://youtu.be/4MR7vSWMh6w Iowa Girl Vanishes After Sleepover at Stepdad’s Home: https://youtu.be/crmDaK6-Yvw #Florida #PrimeCrime #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@John-fn2ln 2025-08-03

I can't believe people thinks this woman is the victim she is not she is a murderer

339 13 replies
@diannedocherty3816 2025-08-03

Perfectly orchestrated, she nearly got away with it. She’s the worst actress ever.

227 4 replies
@jessica_RN_7467 2025-08-03

I think she's a master manipulator. She knew exactly what she was doing the whole time. She's a terrible actress, too.

179 3 replies
@topdiy707 2025-08-03

What a tragic ending and the two children were left fatherless.

162 12 replies
@tiffanycunningham3409 2025-08-03

His daughter did so well. My heart goes out to her. Both parents gone. 😢

56 1 replies
@LawAndCrime 2025-07-31

If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to leave your couch. To start your claim, visit: https://www.forthepeople.com/PrimeCrime Stay Informed, Stay Safe – Check Public Records with TruthFinder now at https://truthfinder.com/lcprimecrime

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@krist5860 2025-08-06

It’s disgusting that you let the Defense atty kill the victim’s character. She was guilty as sin. May his family heal ❤

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@drewyetti 2025-08-03

This woman thought she could walk away scott free after shooting her husband by playing the victim.

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@Stormingsmoke 2025-08-04

Abuse? What abuse? Absolutely no evidence whatsoever!

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@nancycajamarca5398 2025-08-28

You don't invite your abuser to help you move out !!!!!!

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