Tragedy Behind the Curtain: The Case of Former Ballerina Ashley Benefield and the Fatal Shooting of Her Husband
Sarasota, FL — In a tragic unfolding that gripped the quiet community of Sarasota, Florida, former ballerina Ashley Benefield was accused of fatally shooting her husband, Doug Benefield, during a domestic altercation. The incident that transpired in their condominium in September 2020 has since unraveled a complex narrative of troubled marriage, fear, and claims of self-defense. Ashley, once celebrated in the dance community, found herself in the midst of intense legal and media scrutiny as …