Episode 239 - The Black Swan Case - Self-Defense or Murder?

Episode 239 - The Black Swan Case - Self-Defense or Murder?

Author: Grip Tape October 28, 2024 Duration: 40:12
Join us, as we find out how high school dropout-turned-ballerina-turned politician-turned-poisoning advocate Ashley Benefield went from helping Donald Trump pick out ties at Mar-a-Largo to being tried for the murder of her husband.

You’ll learn about a couple who exchanged ‘I Love You’s’ after six days, marriage vows after 13, and restraining orders after 600….

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Research & Writing:
Giselle Melanson Tattrie

Editing:
Aiden Wolf

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