Will The Jury Believe Ashley Benefield's Battered Spouse Defense?

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In the latest episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer delves into the Black Swan murder trial of Ashley Benefield, who faces charges for allegedly killing her husband, Doug Benefield. The case is complex, involving a contentious custody battle and conflicting stories about their relationship status. Coffindaffer highlights the challenges the defense faces, particularly the lack of physical evidence supporting claims of domestic abuse and the difficulty of using the battered spouse defense. She also discusses potential motives, such as Ashley's desire for full custody of their child, and the possibility of digital evidence playing a crucial role in the trial. The conversation touches on the judge's skepticism about Ashley's abuse claims and the potential impact of testimony from their young child. Both Brueski and Coffindaffer express skepticism about Ashley's defense and anticipate significant revelations during the trial.
### Main Points:
- The Black Swan murder trial involves Ashley Benefield allegedly killing her husband, Doug Benefield.
- The case centers around a contentious custody battle and conflicting divorce proceedings.
- Lack of physical evidence weakens Ashley's defense claims of domestic abuse.
- Potential motives include Ashley's desire for full custody of their child.
- The importance of digital evidence, such as Google searches and text messages, is emphasized.
- The judge previously dismissed Ashley's abuse claims due to lack of evidence.
- The defense may aim to include women on the jury who have experienced domestic abuse to influence the verdict.
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#AshleyBenefield #DougBenefield #JenniferCoffindaffer #BlackSwanMurderTrial #CustodyBattle #DomesticAbuseDefense #DigitalEvidence
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