Ashley Benefield, The Former Ballerina Who Became Known As The ‘Real Black Swan’ After Killing Her Husband
When Ashley Benefield fatally shot her husband Doug Benefield in 2020, she claimed that she'd acted in self-defense — but she was convicted of manslaughter after prosecutors argued that she'd lied about Doug's abuse.
By Rivy Lyon
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Nov 19, 2025
Ashley Benefield, The Former Ballerina Who Became Known As The ‘Real Black Swan’ After Killing Her Husband
When Ashley Benefield fatally shot her husband Doug Benefield in 2020, she claimed that she'd acted in self-defense — but she was convicted of manslaughter after prosecutors argued that she'd lied about Doug's abuse.
By Rivy Lyon
•
November 19, 2025