Former Ballerina Charged in Husband's Death

Rising TikTok star Eva Benefield recently opened up about the death of her father in a chilling case that has become known as the #BlackSwanMurder.

Eva joins #CourtTV's Vinnie Politan to talk about her dad and his second wife #AshleyBenefield, a former ballerina and model who was charged with shooting and killing him in 2020.

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[nickyb]

Why would you marry a man without first meeting his daughter??? But I could say the same for him… how could you marry a woman and not even tell your daughter? Very strange!

[ScoobyDoozy]

I’d like to add- Vinny, you take such a different/gentle demeanour both when talking with kids/young persons, & when talking about cases involving them. It’s noted & appreciated.

[caiusjuliushermanus]

She’s out on bond??? Really??? Unbelievable.

[SoneBlink]

Married to a 24 y.o woman with out telling your daughter, wow, that's sad.

[gloriahufnagel]

No matter what, this young lady lost BOTH her parents.. lots of parents are not the best & we still love them.. I’m glad she’s doing ok 💜

[Schattenkind.]

WTF the dad remarried really fast.. I would be so mad

[ArchiesMom]

I lost my mother at age 28. That was hard enough on me so I couldn't even imagine losing her as a teenager, that poor girl

[skyeblu]

Never in my time on earth have I been so embarrassed about this county!! We are officially a disgrace…

[whitneyhesmer]

Oh this broke my heart... poor Eva 😢 She said the baby wasn't planned and then the cousin said that they reversed the vasectomy 💔 I hope she is surrounded by so much love and comfort.

[BackrowErnie]

Did the psycho ballerina’s mother also get charged? It sounds like she had to have been part of the murder plan, seeing as she took the baby to the park (at dusk none the less) at the exact time her offspring shot Doug while he was unpacking their boxes.

[daliakuwait]

How did her poor Mom pass away? It seems so strange that nobody mentioned how she died. I am wondering if maybe it's because she committed suicide? [And if so, why is this such a taboo topic? Suicide is a mental health tragedy, not something that should ever be taboo].

[Swansong]

30years younger than him...and within 9 months of his wife's passing...there's more to this than meets the eye..🤔

[paulalyus]

Poor young woman, not only does Eva have to relive the terrible details but she knows that her family business is going all over the world.
Bless her, I hope she has the happiest life from now on ❤

[gypsyfirefly]

That woman’s eyes are absolutely dead.

[theresamurphy]

So nobody gonna say how he married a 23 year old with a teenage daughter like what could she possibly teach this young lady with her herself is so young ..., he was old enough to be her dad as well

[barkow]

Gone Girl hope she gets what she deserves at trial. So sorry for this young lady's loss hopefully she will live her life in abundance and peace going forward

[jandphoenix]

So sorry Eva - may justice be served soon xx

[ScarlettRose]

Very sad story. Doug does seem quite naive. To marry her so soon after his wife's death? And why on earth would a man want to reconcile with a women who made such horrible accusations against him? smh

[Everyoneisanartist]

Boy, this was one wild ride. Condolences to the friends and family and I pray they receive justice and soon. RIP Doug.

[shrutefarms]

Doug made a devastating choice to marry a child and the rest is played out and has ruined lives. I wish the very best to the children.