00:00:00 Day 6: Black Swan Murder Trial 00:27:29 ON THE RECORD - Day 6, Judge Whyte 00:31:04 State Rebuttal Witness #1 - Eva Benefield, daughter of victim Doug Benefield 03:53:04 Jury Instructions 04:32:41 State’s Closing Argument - ASA Suzanne O’Donnell 05:24:53 Defense's Closing Argument - Neil G. Taylor 06:21:55 State's Rebuttal - Rebecca Freel, Asst. State Attorney 08:55:44 Jury Question #CourtTV Catch up on the facts of the case. FL v. #AshleyBenefield | #BlackSwanMurderTrial - MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/tag/ashley-benefield/?
What makes sense if her story is true, she would’ve ran out through the garage! Remember, they were packing up a truck so I believe the garage door was open and the door from the house into the garage was open so they can go back-and-forth . When you’re carrying boxes, you struggle to open the front door so you go through the garage that’s what makes sense ! What does it make sense you have a gun/on that hamper with a 3yrold running around the house … that doesn’t make sense. What doesn’t make sense is that your house is completely packed up yet your guns are not locked in a box on the truck . This doesn’t make sense. What doesn’t make sense is why when she ran into the bedroom she didn’t shut the door and lock him out . Running into the bedroom and grabbing a gun doesn’t make sense. What does make sense is a plan to shoot? She has him come over to her house . She has mom and baby out of the house at the park . What’s left in the house is a couple of last-minute items and two loose handguns .. Empty house Two guns Him Her She wanted to be free of him, and because of their daughter, they are attached for the rest of their lives 🤷♀️. If Something doesn’t make sense… you can pretty much bank on the fact that it’s not true.
The stragest thing about closing arguments is that the prosecutor changed their motive 3 times by that time: Opening arguments they said she killed him to prevent the report from being disclosed 3 days later When it was proved there was no report being disclosed they said it was the custody injuction. And in closing arguments they said she killed him to keep the child for herself. So which is it? Which one did they prove? I really don't think the lesser charges should be admissible on trials, if the prosecution says they have proof of murder in the second degree and they can't prove it that should be it....
@@fernandaolivares7926 I got that too. But I believe that the true reason was because a judge in family court stated that she didn't believe Ashley. Three days after the killing they were supposed to be in court with that judge. Ashley was either going to loose custody or joint custody was to be made. But Judge Whyte wouldn't let the state to use the Judge ruling against her in criminal court. So I think the state had to pivote a bit on motive. I believe.
@@Deepwld10 yeah, and that would further the motive of losing the child or wanting the child for herself... However she was already coparenting more or less in peace, why would she kill him if they continued with joint custody? Even if the judge didn't believe Emerson was being abused I don't think he had grounds to take the child away from her all together... I don't know, what I think is she wanted nothing to do with that man after what he did in South Carolina, it was hell knowing this guy was in her life FOREVER, she didn't want her daughter around someone who was still enfatuated after 3 years of being separated and who was no doubt starting to act out because of the new boyfriend. (Btw That is how most kids get killed or harmed by the exes) I think that night he did rough her up and she snapped and pointed the gun at him to get him to back down. I also believe he saw red when he saw her pointing that gun at him and that of he had gotten a hold of that gun she might have been seriously injured or worse. So it's kind of in the middle for me, she did want him gone but he would still be alive if he had not been violent in the past and on that night. So that would have to be a not guilty according to the law.
"I really don't think the lesser charges should be admissible on trials," - Totally agree. You see this all the time now and it seems so unfair. Bring the charges and prove them. Allowing a jury to pick from a list of charges without the defendant being charged with them is not right.
Are you new to watching criminal trials? Many murderers have multiple motives, for taking such an extreme action The Custody Injunction and wanting to have a child all to yourself can easily be considered same animal. I do think judges ruling hampered what they could argue, tho I agree with judge that the previous judges ruling & opinion was not admissible I believe Doug running out of money was a big part of why she wanted to leave him. But that’s hard to prove so hard to argue.
I know! At least she got manslaughter, I can't believe they didn't fund Murder!!! That's a Florida jury for you..... at least she got something though - you never know with juries, nevermind a Florida Jury!!! 🥴
So they say they're stuck on a verdict but 30 mins later they have a verdict. Because they don't want to come back due to other commitments tomorrow. Um rush to judgement ?
I think the ballistics evidence was proof that it wasnt self defence. Sad for everyone involved particularly the child who lost her father and now her mother.
@@sandhurstwolves3956 But he abused her until she couldn't take any more. Until someone lives that kind of life they don't really understand. I have. It's not that easy to just walk away. Or to say she should have done this or that.
5:15:38 Let’s not forget that when the prosecution asked Ashley how Doug was standing in his “fighter stance” she compared him to “a ninja or something” 🫥😆
@rachaellynn4147 0 seconds ago RIDICULOUS! He was the abuser! Hit her in the head, knocked his former wife unconscious because he couldn’t get an erection, stalked, shot a gun off to terrorize his partner….he was a BRUTE!
How long for the Judge to close things for the night or do these cases go on through the night until a verdict is reached ? How many people on the jury ?
The jury decide when they want to go home the judge said. He leave it up to them to ask to go home for the night. The last time they can order food is 7pm. So they can go later if they choose to
@sweetnsalty4728 CourtTv brought the live feed back up. Verdict watch with chat. Glad they brought it back up. No explanation though as to why it was closed out.
Rebuttal attourney: "Don't be confused or distracted by emails and questions that showed you nothing" Mam, those emails and "questions"are evidence you misrepresented the evidence and showed your initial motive was BS so you had to change the motive mid trial! The way these posecutors take a NO and turn and say "well that was a clear yes, ladies and gentleman" is baffling and quite honestly insulting to the jurors intelligence. When you are sking the jury to basically ignore the evidence and focus and all the unproven theories and posibilities still sliding down the wall where they threw them, you have lost your case.
Come the F on really? It's simple another woman shooting someone multiple times just like the other one who got off!! Only difference is the other one he was laying on the couch speaking threats she shot 9 times this he was standing there he had no gun no knife she shoots him multiple times
Absolutely. A wretched murderer. I believe the jury slacked on this just to get home. They compromised knowing full well that she’s a murderer. She’s a manipulative coward. And the fact that she loves trump so much is absolutely not surprising at all😂😂😂😂😂
The good news for Ashley is that the prosecutor is a horrible attorney ☠️ the bad news for Ashley is that her defense attorney is an even worse attorney ☠️☠️
@@billylittleton3395 I thought they said no injunctions actually went I front of the judge. They mutually agreed. Also, the one judge ordered immediate visitation when the bay was 6 months. Ashley wasn’t getting her way so she kept trying different tactics
@Yeayea18190 her way? More like no one believes a victim until they're ☠️. More people need to be educated on DV. You are so misinformed and have been so lucky to have lived a privileged life.
@@darlingdeb7010You’re right. In fact that’s exactly what happened. Doug had to be killed in order for the Courts, his family & friends to wake up to fact he was Ashley’s victim.
@@lauriefaber6627 A juror wanted to know if the Dr who said under direct by the defense , that Doug was controlling and Alfa male-was he influenced by Ashley or his opinión alone.
When did they ask? Last I left over 2 hrs ago and they were going to start deliberating…. Nothing left on the video after that it’s done, it’s 9:00 pm Florida time so they just left? 😮
@@cassieg7443 ok, but the video just when quiet after the judge told them to go and deliberate and then 2 1/2 hours later and the video ended? So no explanation was provided here, maybe another platform? So unsatisfying 🙃
I don’t think it’s right that after a jury tells the court that they are deadlocked that they make them keep going back in and making somebody change their mind just so that they can go home. I feel that that is a coerced verdict.
Well well well, it appears Alicia is broke and has hoodwinked Carly Gott, the murderers best friend, Ashley to scam funds for her! Ashley HAS BEEN CONVICTED and is not being set free! She will be sentenced in October! Hey Carly, will you visit your murderer friend in prison every week? Will you add funds to her kiosk/commissary? I bet you will forget her after sentencing!
Was still no reason to kill.... Her story doesn't match the way he was shot either! Thing is, Ashley was NOT in an abusive relationship, they didn't live together for 3 years
@@TinaDawn123 actually I've been in 2 abusive relationships. Ashley was the abusive one. She manipulated the system to try and achieve her goal. It's women like her that make it hard to get the true help we need.
I can't even listen to the prosecution rebuttal. She comes off as whiney and offended that someone would dare defend herself from abuse and now from accusations.
🤞🤞 hoping for the right verdict: not guilty. Ashley reminds me of Gabby Petito in the traffic stop video. Heart breaking. The vast majority for DV victims have experienced exactly the same thing.
& vast majority of those victims are stuck in their situation. This woman was not stuck she wasn’t living in the same home. in fact if she was so scared of this man why invite him over to help move items and also send your mother and child to the park and be alone in the home with him?? make it make sense people!!! she is not a victim there are real victims out there who are stuck on top of living in daily torture physical abuse. stuck financially stuck without support stuck because they havnt found a safe chance to escape. she had none of these because she is a liar and manipulator!!
he wasn’t perfect not even close but she was not afraid for her life of this man or she simply would have kept her distance and safe boundaries not ever allow herself to be alone with him
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00:00:00 Day 6: Black Swan Murder Trial
00:27:29 ON THE RECORD - Day 6, Judge Whyte
00:31:04 State Rebuttal Witness #1 - Eva Benefield, daughter of victim Doug Benefield
03:53:04 Jury Instructions
04:32:41 State’s Closing Argument - ASA Suzanne O’Donnell
05:24:53 Defense's Closing Argument - Neil G. Taylor
06:21:55 State's Rebuttal - Rebecca Freel, Asst. State Attorney
08:55:44 Jury Question
#CourtTV Catch up on the facts of the case. FL v. #AshleyBenefield | #BlackSwanMurderTrial - MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/tag/ashley-benefield/?
@@CourtTV why a 6 person jury?? Why not 12 person jury
This judge is doing a great job.
Great closing for the prosecution, thank God 💛
I love to watch the content being filmed from here in England... Thank you Guys
What makes sense if her story is true, she would’ve ran out through the garage!
Remember, they were packing up a truck so I believe the garage door was open and the door from the house into the garage was open so they can go back-and-forth .
When you’re carrying boxes, you struggle to open the front door so you go through the garage that’s what makes sense !
What does it make sense you have a gun/on that hamper with a 3yrold running around the house … that doesn’t make sense.
What doesn’t make sense is that your house is completely packed up yet your guns are not locked in a box on the truck . This doesn’t make sense.
What doesn’t make sense is why when she ran into the bedroom she didn’t shut the door and lock him out .
Running into the bedroom and grabbing a gun doesn’t make sense.
What does make sense is a plan to shoot?
She has him come over to her house .
She has mom and baby out of the house at the park .
What’s left in the house is a couple of last-minute items and two loose handguns ..
Empty house
Two guns
Him
Her
She wanted to be free of him, and because of their daughter, they are attached for the rest of their lives 🤷♀️.
If Something doesn’t make sense… you can pretty much bank on the fact that it’s not true.
ASAs Freel and O’Donnell complement each other well.
The stragest thing about closing arguments is that the prosecutor changed their motive 3 times by that time:
Opening arguments they said she killed him to prevent the report from being disclosed 3 days later
When it was proved there was no report being disclosed they said it was the custody injuction.
And in closing arguments they said she killed him to keep the child for herself.
So which is it? Which one did they prove?
I really don't think the lesser charges should be admissible on trials, if the prosecution says they have proof of murder in the second degree and they can't prove it that should be it....
@@fernandaolivares7926 I got that too. But I believe that the true reason was because a judge in family court stated that she didn't believe Ashley. Three days after the killing they were supposed to be in court with that judge. Ashley was either going to loose custody or joint custody was to be made. But Judge Whyte wouldn't let the state to use the Judge ruling against her in criminal court. So I think the state had to pivote a bit on motive. I believe.
Hopefully the jury caught that. If the state can't figure out their own case, then they can't prove it. To me, they proved nothing.
@@Deepwld10 yeah, and that would further the motive of losing the child or wanting the child for herself...
However she was already coparenting more or less in peace, why would she kill him if they continued with joint custody?
Even if the judge didn't believe Emerson was being abused I don't think he had grounds to take the child away from her all together...
I don't know, what I think is she wanted nothing to do with that man after what he did in South Carolina, it was hell knowing this guy was in her life FOREVER, she didn't want her daughter around someone who was still enfatuated after 3 years of being separated and who was no doubt starting to act out because of the new boyfriend.
(Btw That is how most kids get killed or harmed by the exes)
I think that night he did rough her up and she snapped and pointed the gun at him to get him to back down.
I also believe he saw red when he saw her pointing that gun at him and that of he had gotten a hold of that gun she might have been seriously injured or worse.
So it's kind of in the middle for me, she did want him gone but he would still be alive if he had not been violent in the past and on that night.
So that would have to be a not guilty according to the law.
"I really don't think the lesser charges should be admissible on trials," - Totally agree. You see this all the time now and it seems so unfair. Bring the charges and prove them. Allowing a jury to pick from a list of charges without the defendant being charged with them is not right.
Are you new to watching criminal trials?
Many murderers have multiple motives, for taking such an extreme action
The Custody Injunction and wanting to have a child all to yourself can easily be considered same animal.
I do think judges ruling hampered what they could argue, tho I agree with judge that the previous judges ruling & opinion was not admissible
I believe Doug running out of money was a big part of why she wanted to leave him. But that’s hard to prove so hard to argue.
Manslaughter. Well at least it carries up to a 30 year sentence and I think this judge will give it to her.
I know! At least she got manslaughter, I can't believe they didn't fund Murder!!! That's a Florida jury for you..... at least she got something though - you never know with juries, nevermind a Florida Jury!!! 🥴
So they say they're stuck on a verdict but 30 mins later they have a verdict. Because they don't want to come back due to other commitments tomorrow. Um rush to judgement ?
I think the ballistics evidence was proof that it wasnt self defence. Sad for everyone involved particularly the child who lost her father and now her mother.
@@sandhurstwolves3956 But he abused her until she couldn't take any more. Until someone lives that kind of life they don't really understand. I have. It's not that easy to just walk away. Or to say she should have done this or that.
@TinaDawn123 fair enough but all her allegations were dismissed at family court and she saw him alone
5:15:38 Let’s not forget that when the prosecution asked Ashley how Doug was standing in his “fighter stance” she compared him to “a ninja or something” 🫥😆
Unfortunately the backwoods defense attorney has forgotten,Doug shared a child with this murderer
Backwards? Personally, I think he's a great attorney.
I see they took off the note here that said they couldn’t reach a unanimous decision.
Because they went back to deliberate some more and came to a verdict.
Wow! Didn’t shed a tear after verdict. She knows she’s guilty
@rachaellynn4147
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RIDICULOUS! He was the abuser! Hit her in the head, knocked his former wife unconscious because he couldn’t get an erection, stalked, shot a gun off to terrorize his partner….he was a BRUTE!
How long for the Judge to close things for the night or do these cases go on through the night until a verdict is reached ? How many people on the jury ?
6 people on the jury.
The jury decide when they want to go home the judge said. He leave it up to them to ask to go home for the night. The last time they can order food is 7pm. So they can go later if they choose to
@@kevinwood9352 I think he said he will let them him know when they are done for the night
Verdict in
Why did it just end without telling us what was going on?
The jury is in deliberations
@sweetnsalty4728 CourtTv brought the live feed back up. Verdict watch with chat. Glad they brought it back up. No explanation though as to why it was closed out.
It’s 9:00 pm in Florida
@@sameoldsonganddance 8pm right now
Verdict is in.hung jury.judge told them to come back tomorrow
Rebuttal attourney:
"Don't be confused or distracted by emails and questions that showed you nothing"
Mam, those emails and "questions"are evidence you misrepresented the evidence and showed your initial motive was BS so you had to change the motive mid trial!
The way these posecutors take a NO and turn and say "well that was a clear yes, ladies and gentleman" is baffling and quite honestly insulting to the jurors intelligence.
When you are sking the jury to basically ignore the evidence and focus and all the unproven theories and posibilities still sliding down the wall where they threw them, you have lost your case.
Come the F on really? It's simple another woman shooting someone multiple times just like the other one who got off!! Only difference is the other one he was laying on the couch speaking threats she shot 9 times this he was standing there he had no gun no knife she shoots him multiple times
The defendant has aged significantly since her arrest for the instant offense; bags under her eyes and gray hair make her look older than 32.
She not wearing much makeup and deliberately not dying her hair so she doesn't look all made up
@@paulafinnegan429 The defendant is in pre-trial detention 😅. Makeup and hair dye kits are considered contraband and not allowed🥸.
@@S.Anderson-Bey She was out on bail the whole time. Lord have mercy... trying to act all smart when you don't even know. LMAO.
@@loveforeignaccents 😂😂😂
@@loveforeignaccents I had to come back to this for a laugh. You made my day
morning and afternoon. I hope your day is going well too😂😂😂
At what time slot did jury ask her the question?
The defense attorney’s voice reminds me of Michael McDonald’s attorney.
Wow....wierdest court hearing ever on utube....prove me wrong!!!!...ive been around since OJ court tv
I can’t simply forget this woman is a Big Trump Supporter and was ever so excited to be in Trump’s world.
That tells me a whole lot about who she is.
Absolutely. A wretched murderer. I believe the jury slacked on this just to get home. They compromised knowing full well that she’s a murderer. She’s a manipulative coward. And the fact that she loves trump so much is absolutely not surprising at all😂😂😂😂😂
At least she can’t vote now!
AMEN TO THAT!!!
Exactly!!
It also tells me a lot about who you are!
Are people entering the court room now?
@@WMProducts no
The good news for Ashley is that the prosecutor is a horrible attorney ☠️ the bad news for Ashley is that her defense attorney is an even worse attorney ☠️☠️
Did I miss something? Apparently she’s been found guilty?
Manslaughter
Are we still waiting? How late do they stay?
Verdict is in
Was hung so they have to come back tomorrow
Thank you for responding… I can’t believe they are still deliberating this late, they must be exhausted!
Didn't she break a injunction to by letting him come over and help her move
@@billylittleton3395 I thought they said no injunctions actually went I front of the judge. They mutually agreed. Also, the one judge ordered immediate visitation when the bay was 6 months. Ashley wasn’t getting her way so she kept trying different tactics
@Yeayea18190 her way? More like no one believes a victim until they're ☠️. More people need to be educated on DV. You are so misinformed and have been so lucky to have lived a privileged life.
@@darlingdeb7010You’re right. In fact that’s exactly what happened. Doug had to be killed in order for the Courts, his family & friends to wake up to fact he was Ashley’s victim.
The jury Question hurt her. I believe the juror wanted to know if the defendant influnced their view against Doug.
Everything that anyone based anything on was coming directly from Ashley. She is a manipulative person
I missed the jury question... what was it? Thanks!
@@lauriefaber6627 A juror wanted to know if the Dr who said under direct by the defense , that Doug was controlling and Alfa male-was he influenced by Ashley or his opinión alone.
@@Deepwld10 ok. Thanks so much.
@@Deepwld10 Got it.... thank you!
Can't believe they are hung !
What was the jurors question?
When did they ask? Last I left over 2 hrs ago and they were going to start deliberating…. Nothing left on the video after that it’s done, it’s 9:00 pm Florida time so they just left? 😮
@@sameoldsonganddance it’s noted that the jurors had a question and I’ve seen replies that the question hurts Ashley
@@cassieg7443 ok, but the video just when quiet after the judge told them to go and deliberate and then 2 1/2 hours later and the video ended? So no explanation was provided here, maybe another platform? So unsatisfying 🙃
@@sameoldsonganddance they asked if therapist conclusions about Doug was influenced by Ashley. That’s what I was told
@@sameoldsonganddance it’s really hard to follow. Court Tv app isn’t working for days here and the RUclips video isn’t all that great
I don’t think it’s right that after a jury tells the court that they are deadlocked that they make them keep going back in and making somebody change their mind just so that they can go home. I feel that that is a coerced verdict.
The brunette state prosecutor looks very ungroomed and unproffesional for someone in that career.
Hello? I can’t see my question or if anyone answered
I replied
Verdict is in
Hung jury
They have to come back tomorrow
@@paulafinnegan429No - GUILTY of manslaughter!
@@paulafinnegan429 Incorrect. Their verdict was reached tonight - manslaughter.
Well well well, it appears Alicia is broke and has hoodwinked Carly Gott, the murderers best friend, Ashley to scam funds for her! Ashley HAS BEEN CONVICTED and is not being set free! She will be sentenced in October! Hey Carly, will you visit your murderer friend in prison every week? Will you add funds to her kiosk/commissary? I bet you will forget her after sentencing!
Ashley's Lawyer has such a deep and believing voice
He has an annoying smoker’s voice! 🤣
@@melz6019you prefer the condescending narrative from the prosecution?
Smokers voice with a cold
@@debi0001either! Both team were annoying!
@@debi0001 your home girl will be convicted of murder tomorrow. Hope she enjoys her last night of freedom.
Jury got it wrong. She is a victim.
She looked like a cooked goose. Sad it escalated to murder!
That attorney needs to be in an abusive relationship once and see how it really is. She is rediculous.
Was still no reason to kill.... Her story doesn't match the way he was shot either! Thing is, Ashley was NOT in an abusive relationship, they didn't live together for 3 years
@@loricollicott2408 what makes you an expert
I take it you have never been in an abusive relationship..I have. And I believe what she said. So you can believe what you want
@@TinaDawn123 actually I've been in 2 abusive relationships. Ashley was the abusive one. She manipulated the system to try and achieve her goal. It's women like her that make it hard to get the true help we need.
@@TinaDawn123 what makes you think you're one??
Wow...really...the whole sneezing thing.....gross!!!
I can't even listen to the prosecution rebuttal. She comes off as whiney and offended that someone would dare defend herself from abuse and now from accusations.
Ashley didn't wear her underpants to court.
🤞🤞 hoping for the right verdict: not guilty. Ashley reminds me of Gabby Petito in the traffic stop video. Heart breaking. The vast majority for DV victims have experienced exactly the same thing.
& vast majority of those victims are stuck in their situation. This woman was not stuck she wasn’t living in the same home. in fact if she was so scared of this man why invite him over to help move items and also send your mother and child to the park and be alone in the home with him?? make it make sense people!!! she is not a victim there are real victims out there who are stuck on top of living in daily torture physical abuse. stuck financially stuck without support stuck because they havnt found a safe chance to escape. she had none of these because she is a liar and manipulator!!
he wasn’t perfect not even close but she was not afraid for her life of this man or she simply would have kept her distance and safe boundaries not ever allow herself to be alone with him
Agree. She seems like she was abused by Doug who was a lot older. Older men that seek out younger woman are known to be controlling and abusive.
@drak0v seems abit of an over- generalisation
Yes agree Petito was a liar and found guilty
🙏Ashley .. may god give you Grace to endure ..
Maybe jog around the block and get in shape...my bad
Verdict is in
I believe the judge was horrible! Hope something is done!wasnt fair
She is innocent.
I don’t think so! She is a gold digger and it didn’t go her way ,what 24 years old marry 57 year old after 2 weeks of dating? Insane!
Not according to the jury!