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Ashley Benefield takes the stand in her defense.

Black Swan Murder Trial: Day 4 Recap

The jury in the Black Swan Murder Trial got a chance to hear Ashley Benefield's testimony. The question remains whether they believed her. More

July 26, 2024

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Cross-Examination of Benefield in The ‘Black Swan’ Murder Trial

Suzanne O'Donnell, Assistant State Attorney, cross examines Benefield during her testimony in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial. More

July 26, 2024

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Ashley Benefield Continues Testifying In Her Defense

Ashley Benefield continues her direct testimony in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial as she recalls the relationship with Doug leading up to his death. More

July 26, 2024

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Sarah Boone Upset About Last Minute Hearing

Sarah Boone, who is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres questions the court why she did not receive any notice for the status hearing... More

July 26, 2024

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Ashley Benefield Takes the Stand In Her Defense

During the beginning of her direct testimony, defendant Ashley Benefield takes the stand and emotionally recounts the day she shot her husband, Doug. More

July 26, 2024

Texts between Ashley and Doug Benefield shown in court.

Black Swan Murder Trial: Day 3 Recap

In day three of Ashley Benefield's trial, text messages between Ashley & Doug were shown, displaying a snapshot of their relationship. More

July 25, 2024

Scott Peterson appears via Zoom.

Deadline Set in Duct Tape Testing in Scott Peterson Case

DNA testing on a piece of duct tape found on Laci Peterson's remains must be completed within 45 days, a judge ruled. More

July 25, 2024

Las Vegas Family Court Judge Mary Perry.

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The ‘Black Swan’ Murder Trial: Opening Statements | Court TV Podcast

PODCAST: This episode of the Court TV Podcast features opening statements from The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial from 7/23/2024. More

July 25, 2024

Man and Woman are interviewed

Family of Murdered Teen Speaks Out

Court TV sits down with the family of Mia Campos as they talk about her life and the last time she was seen alive. More

July 25, 2024

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Detective Chris Gillum, a domestic violence investigator, takes the stand.

Black Swan Murder Trial: Day 2 Recap

Det. Chris Gillum takes the stand. He said Ashley Benefield told him, 'I can't believe you're willing to allow Doug to kill me and the... More

July 24, 2024

Judge Matt Whyte admonishes defense attorney Neil Taylor.

Black Swan Murder Trial: Judge Admonishes Defense Attorney

Judge Matt Whyte admonishes defense attorney Neil Taylor for 'inappropriate and unprofessional' behavior outside the presence of the jury. More

July 24, 2024

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Police Arrest Ex-Boyfriend of Murdered Teen

Julie and her power panel discuss the investigation into the death of Mia Campos, a pregnant teenager whose body was found in the woods near... More

July 24, 2024

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Doug Benefield's daughter, Eva Benefield, takes the stand on day one of the Black Swan Murder Trial. Ashley Benefield is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of her husband, Douglas Benefield.

Black Swan Murder Trial: Day 1 Recap

Doug Benefield's daughter, Eva Benefield, takes the stand in the Black Swan Murder Trial where Ashley Benefield is charged with murder. More

July 23, 2024