Ashley Benefield, a former ballerina, is on trial for the murder of her estranged husband, Doug Benefield, in a case dubbed the "Black Swan" murder. The prosecution portrays Ashley as a femme fatale seeking sole custody of their daughter, while the defense argues she acted in self-defense after years of abuse.
Ashley and Doug had a whirlwind 13-day romance before marrying.
The incident occurred on September 27, 2020.
Ashley claims Doug was abusive and she shot him in self-defense.