Ashley Benefield, 32, faces second-degree murder charges for fatally shooting her husband, with conflicting claims of self-defense due to domestic violence or desire to eliminate him during a child custody battle.
The case involves a history of domestic violence alleged by defense lawyers, suggesting Ashley shot Douglas when he angrily trapped her, while prosecutors claim she killed him to prevent him from discovering her unwillingness to reconcile.
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