GUILTY FL - Doug Benefield, 58, shot and killed by estranged wife, Manatee County, 27 Sept 2020 #2

[Tabulator]

Doug Benefield was shot and killed by his estranged wife Ashley on September 27, 2020. She claims it was self-defense, but she was arrested and charged with second degree murder. This case has been featured on CBS' 48 Hours.

Did a former ballerina accused of murder shoot her husband in self-defense?

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[Knitty]

Please continue here.

 

[arielilane]

A date has not been set for AB sentencing at this time. My understanding is at the sentencing (because she was convicted) will be wearing prison attire. No more street clothes allowed. Perhaps she will be wearing new jewelry and a prison (under clothing) stun belt. moo

 

[Sustained]

According to Manatee County court records, AB will be sentenced on 10/22/24.

 

[I am not Sherlock H.]

Confirming as @Sustained notes above….. ABC7 online August 9, 2024 article entitled ‘Sentencing date set in Ashley Benefield case’. Confirming October 22, 2024 sentencing date:

Sentencing date set in Ashley Benefield case

Despite the ex-ballerina avoiding a life sentence, the victim’s family says they are happy with the verdict.

www.mysuncoast.com

 

[sassyblue]

Shouldn't the thread title be "Guilty" now instead of "Verdict Watch"?