Prosecutor Trashes Ballerina for 'Playing Charades' Before Killing Husband

Prosecutor Suzanne O’Donnell gave a powerful closing argument on Tuesday afternoon, stating that the defendant, Ashley Benefield, is guilty of fatally shooting her husband after a heated argument about their relationship. O’Donnell argued that the defendant was not abused by Doug Benefield, but rather used that claim as an excuse to gain sole custody of her child. Subscribe to Law&Crime Trials for More Courtroom Coverage: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeTrials Watch More Ballerina Murder Trial Clips: https://bit.ly/BallerinaMurderTrial In September 2020, Ashley Benefield ran to a neighbor's house in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, and stated she had just shot her husband. Douglas Benefield had several gunshot wounds to his leg, arm, and chest area. Ashley Benefield claims she shot him in self-defense after months of alleged abuse. She was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Ashley Benefield made bail and has been living with family and her daughter since the crime. #AshleyBenefield #MurderTrial #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 For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: licensing@lawandcrime.com LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram:   / lawandcrime   Twitter:   / lawcrimenetwork   Facebook:   / lawandcrime   Twitch:   / lawandcrimenetwork   TikTok:   / lawandcrime   LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel:    / @lawandcrime   Law&Crime Shorts:    / @lawandcrimeplus   Channel B:    / @lawandcrimetrials   Channel C:    / @lawandcrimebodycam