Former Ballerina Ashley Benefield Black Swan Murder Trial Day One, Opening Statements

Ashley Benefield, a former swimsuit model and ballerina was charged with murdering her husband and father of her child, Doug Benefield on September 27th, 2020 in Florida. The pair had met in 2016 at a dinner part during the presidential campaign and just thirteen days later, 24-year-old Ashley married 54-year-old Doug, who had lost his wife nine months earlier. Benefield has been charged with second-degree murder and is currently out on bond (after she spent two weeks in jail). The jury was selected on July 22nd, 2024. Let’s watch this trial together. Watch the back story here: Part 2 here: Check these out: ❇️ Vanity Fair article: ❤️ Eva’s TikTok: @evathefreakindiva The only Grizzly link you need: Disclaimer: All Grizzly True Crime content is for adults only and may contain themes that some individuals find triggering, offensive or disturbing. The intent is not to disrespect viewers or any individuals herein. Viewer discretion is advised. This Video is protected under copyright laws and violators will be prosecuted. No redistribution of this content is authorized on any other YouTube content creator’s channel or any other platforms at any time without express legal consent or permission from Grizzly True Crime. The views and opinions expressed in this video are personal and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer, or company. Assumptions made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator(s). These views are subject to change, revision, and rethinking at any time and are not to be held in perpetuity. I make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, correctness, suitability, or validity of any information on this video and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis. It is the reader’s responsibility to verify their own facts. Sources used to collect this information include various public media/news sites, interviews, social media accounts, and court documents. Stay Safe! Gisela K. #ashleybenefield #blackswantrial #grizzlytruecrime #truecrime #livestream #trial #florida