The Black Swan Murder

Episode 210: The Black Swan MurderAshley Byers met Douglas Benefield at an event and just 13 days later, the couple married. Doug was in his 50s, a widower, raising a teenage daughter on his own while Ashley was a ballerina and model. Their marriage deteriorated prior to the birth of the couple’s daughter, and they spent years on and off again. In September 2020, Ashley ran to a neighbors home in a panic asking them to call 911. She had shot Doug. She claims she killed him in self defense, critics argue it was cold blooded murder. Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: [email protected] us on IG: @about.time.for.true.crime.pod LinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources: SERIALLY 48 Hours Parts 1 & 21https://www.stephensfuneralhome.org/obituaries/Renee-Cousar-Benefield?obId=680906234567