“True Crime News” obtained exclusive photos showing a reenactment of the moment Ashley Benefield fatally shot her husband, Douglas Benefield. Plus, Ana Garcia speaks with the couple’s psychotherapist, Dr. Barbara Russell.
Exclusive photos show reenactment of ‘Black Swan murder’

In this video, they stated that Ashley was never married before she met Doug, and in another video, they stated that she was married before, but it didn't last long. If so, making such hasty decisions is never a good thing, especially as both of them didn't even really know each other. I know that people who are vulnerable and suffering from traumatic and tragic situations can be more trusting and easily manipulated. The bit i struggle with is Doug who was grieving from the loss of his wife, the love of his life, as he put it, can then find someone else so beautiful and became besotted with them after a very short time. I do believe that Ashley manipulated him. He married Ashley only days after meeting her, didn't tell his daughter anything, and then threw all of this at her. Eva was already heartbroken and grieving for the loss of her beloved mother, and then she found out her father betrayed her. He only intensified her pain and trauma. Doug and Ashley's relationship was always rocky and became more toxic. Situations should never have to reach a boiling point where one person takes the life off the other. Sadly, we see it happening all the time. Nothing good ever comes out of abusive and toxic relationships. I can understand if someone really felt that their life was in danger and that was the only way to protect themselves. People say leave a relationship at the first sign you see a red flag. So many people have stayed in abusive relationships because they thought it's only an abusive relationship if you were physically hurt. Abuse comes in so many levels and is both physical and mental. 1 time it happens is 1 time too many. Doug did not deserve what happened to him. People have to stop trying to make such toxic relationships work because they don't, and things only escalate to a dangerous level. I actually don't believe anything that Ashley says after all the despicable claims she made. I think she definitely has mental health issues and comes across as an evil, crazy, psychotic manipulator. My heart goes out to Eva for the tragedies she has faced and the trauma she endured. I hope she comes out stronger in her healing journey and has a happy and successful future.
Ashley is evil imho and planned this all along…..Doug suffered from reactive abuse from her constant barrage of complaints about his daughter, etc…..Crocodile tears!!!
She just happens to run to the gun instead of out a different door?
She bated him. Shot him then went n sat on her neighbors porch. She took everything out of the house but a couple of guns. Ya right. She is guilty n should never get out of prison. Manipulating which.
If she was scared her mom would have stayed. They set him up
How completely unprofessional. The so called psychologist has horrible reviews…and leave Trump out of this. Ashley is a psychopath murderer
Were you there? Did you get your stories from Ashley? If you did then her stories are as accurate as what we got from the media (btw, we're not THAT stupid to believe everything the media tell us and not get our facts from court documents etc). The telltale of a narcissist: everyone is at fault, I'm never wrong.
24 years old with a 54 years old Man?
Yeah, she was with him for his personality 😂
ANYONE SEE A TEAR?! Like even one? How about an iota of a tear.. hard to feel bad for Cult 45 members.. but, that doesn’t mean the guy should’ve gotten murdered.. & ZIP IT BARB
Ashley didn’t do well on the stand. I just didn’t believe her.
Her reenactment was ridiculous. The chopping hand motions was almost comical and definitely NOT believable.
Ashley is VERY GOOD at getting decent people to do her dirty work.
Hahahaha!!! Something tells me that these 2 are “involved”.
Give her another trial so she can be convicted of second degree murder
Dr Barbara you are only repeating what Ashley told you pycopath
All that fake crying like a child
You was not even their, she planned that murder because she was going to lose her child in court
Ashley can tell the what she said happen to the neighbor, but needed to be off the so she could put on a acting job
This psychopath is only repeating what Ashley said, ashley is a lying she devil
“The exposure of truth sometimes results in tragedy…However! No matter how tragic the truth may be, it would be an even greater tragedy…to avert one’s eyes from it."-Miles Edgeworth
I'm sorry I don't believe a word she says, by the fake crying makes me want to throw up 🤢
Ashley is a cold blooded murderer!!! Using abuse as an excuse! She's a liar!!!
If she feared him, why did she agree to be with him alone? Where was a supervising officer? 👮♀️ Pah!!
Usually upon moving out, especially if there’s contention an officer of the LAW is present.
Her dramatic little mind had that weapon ready as she waited for the perfect opportunity to get rid of him. Her mother obviously hated Doug too!!
No way?! Violent unhinged right winger…gets shot by right winger? This is the usual suspects.