Court Junkie: Episode 287: The Ashley Benefield Trial

March 18, 2025

Ep 288: The Ashley Benefield Trial

The prosecution and the defense in this case both agreed on one thing – Ashley Benefield shot and killed her estranged husband, 54-year-old Doug Benefield. But would the jury believe she was justified?

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Post-Production by: Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.

Researched and Written by: Gabrielle Russon

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