In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, host Ky tells you the controversial Black Swan trial of Ashley Benefield, a former ballerina whose whirlwind romance with Doug Benefield spiraled into a deadly custody battle. On September 27, 2020, a 911 call revealed the aftermath of a shooting that left Doug dead and Ashley claiming self-defense.As Ky goes through the complex layers of this case, listeners will ponder the question: was Ashley a battered woman defending herself, or a calculating person orchestrating her husband's murder?The narrative unfolds with a look into the tumultuous relationship between Doug and Ashley, marked by quick romance, financial struggles, and allegations of abuse. As tensions rose, Ashley's claims of Doug's aggression and her subsequent actions led to a tragic confrontation. With evidence from both sides, including forensic analysis and testimonies, the trial raises critical questions about domestic violence and the nuances of self-defense.Throughout the episode, Ky shares insights and personal reflections, encouraging listeners to contemplate the blurred lines in this case. Join us for this thought-provoking episode, and don't forget to share your thoughts on the case in the comments. Do you think this was self-defense or do you think Ashley was actually plotting to kill her husband? For pictures and videos of this case, join the Patreon at the $3/mo tierYou can also join for free so you won't miss another case.www.patreon.com/loveandmurder1. Introduction to the Black Swan Trial2. The Relationship Between Doug and Ashley3. The Night of the Shooting4. The Trial and Evidence Presented5. Verdict and Sentencing6. Conclusion and Reflection*******************Past Cases Mentioned in this Episode:A Jealous Mother Abuses Her 6 Kids and Horrifically Murders Two of Her Daughters | Theresa Knorrhttps://murderandlove.com/a-jealous-mother-abuses-her-6-kids-and-horrifically-murders-two-of-her-daughters-theresa-knorr/Body Found Stuffed in Fridge in Forest, Boyfriend Charged with Murder | Christopher Blevinshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/body-found-stuffed-in-fridge-in-forest-boyfriend-charged-with-murder-christopher-blevins--64304163An Important Conversation About the Hidden Reality of Male Domestic Abuse - The Case of Alex Skeelhttps://murderandlove.com/an-important-conversation-about-the-hidden-reality-of-male-domestic-abuse-the-case-of-alex-skeel/Woman Murders Parents and Lives with the Bodies for 4 Years Before Arrested | Virginia McCulloughhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-woman-murders-her-parents-and-lives-with-the-bodies-for-4-years-before-arrested-virginia-mccullough--64176693************************************************************************************************Support these businesses; support LaM:BJs - Save $35 on a yearly membership with my link: www.murderandlove.com/BJs✨✨For a commercial-free episode, pictures, and more head to our exclusive group at www.patreon.com/loveandmurder✨✨Podcast Promo: And Then They Were Gone*************************************************************************************************🧃Buy me a coffee (or an apple juice)🧃:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveandmurderYou can now join Love and Murder's Supporter's Club in one of 3 places:1. Patreon (✨✨best option for more extras✨✨)www.patreon.com/loveandmurder2. Spreaker (choose the premium feature)https://www.spreaker.com/show/love-and-murder3. Substackhttps://bit.ly/LaM-Substack~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Full Show Notes: https://www.murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~📢📢Leave me a Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/LoveAndMurderPodcast👉WHERE ELSE CAN YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE?👈https://murderandlove.com/love-and-murder-links/YOUTUBE https://bit.ly/LoveMurderYouTubeINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/loveandmurderpodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/noconductradioFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrimeFACEBOOK GROUP: https://bit.ly/39qUG3t🛒 MERCH: https://bit.ly/LnMShop 🛒Want to hear about a specific true crime case?Email me at noconductradio@gmail.comorRequest here: https://forms.gle/K513K8wCdRbU6syz5Hi! It's Ky, the host of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide. In this podcast, I tell you true crime cases of relationships that turned to murder, love that turned to homicide, and trust that turned to betrayal. Join me as we delve into true narratives that unravel the thin line between passion and peril, exploring the darkest corners of the human heart. These are not just stories; they're cautionary tales that make you question the fragility of emotions and the unforeseen consequences that love, or what appears to be love, can bring. So, buckle up for a journey through the tumultuous landscapes of romance gone wrong, only on Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide.If you want even more ...