The judge stated she seemed to be sorry. I never saw that one time in her. If she was sorry, it was for herself. A life is worth 20 years?? She should have gotten the max of 30 years behind bars. Really she should have gotten life. These states and the different laws really are unfair.
In Ashley's face, I see a woman furious that she couldn't manipulate the court the way she manipulated her victim. I think her mother is also guilty of this crime. They both used Doug in his final months, and I believe they planned his murder together. After raising one monster, her mother should not be permitted to raise Doug's daughter.
I can’t believe he was interrupting Doug’s daughter’s speech. She should have been allowed to say whatever she wanted without any interruptions. That was her dad!
It is OUTRAGEOUS that the victim impact statement is interrupted and the victims should be able to say whatever they want apart from cussing! Also, WTH raising your right hand to give an impact statement??? Really? That's a crock of crap all for the murderer and causing yet more pain on the victim's family. WTH Florida!
I don’t understand how this judge at all! He said he feels Ashley is sorry … she is only sorry for herself! Not for murdering her husband in cold blood! And to sustain some of Eva’s impact statement is utterly disgusting 🙄! Never have I seen that happen before. Doug Benefield RIP 💔😢
She manipulated a wealthy man, spent his money, and thought she could spin a story to get full custody and keep him away from his child. Her pitiful look will be gone in prison.
Do your research. Doug was not wealthy. Did you see where his 1st wife was angry for having to sell everything down to her wedding rings? He had no money. He was deeply in debt
@@jodifocht5680 right Florida is always on that BS, and over the last few years my next door neighbor Ohio has been trying to be the Florida of the Midwest. It’s been getting crazy in Ohio.
@@kensmith2796 All those plucky greys are smiling pretty on top of that silky long ballerina mop of hers , in two years it'll look like something you buy at Spirit Halloween! :D
Yes, smug. Since around the late 70’s/early 80’s - society has given legal/social justifications/excuses(batter spouse/postpartum depression) for women to cause harm to the statistically most common victims of their violence - children and their spouses. How often are men given such considerations for similar horrible crimes? She is offended she didn’t get a pass, when in reality she did(only 20 years), so she sits smugly. If he killed her, he would have gotten the death penalty or life in prison at a minimum….
20 is not justice. Hey, judge! You cannot interrupt Eva’s statement. I don’t understand the jury didn’t come to the 2nd degree murder. She’s gonna be out in 17 yrs. She lured him into the house and shot him, which is 1st degree premeditated murder. Ashley, don’t make that angry grumpy face because 20 is a gift.😡🤬😡🤬😡
The Florida Electorate needs to fire the Judge. I've never seen victim statements interrupted like that. Why was he protecting a convicted murderer at this stage? Imagine being Doug's family. I pray for Eva. Write a book, Eva!!
Where did she look smug ? She looked like the bottom was falling out of her world to me . I think you need to retract that statement because its FALSE !
Yes, smug.. Since around the late 70’s/early 80’s - society has given legal/social justifications/excuses(batter spouse/postpartum depression) for women to cause harm to the statistically most common victims of their violence - children and their spouses. How often are men given such considerations for similar horrible crimes?? She is offended she didn’t get a pass, when in reality she did(only 20 years), so she sits smugly. If he killed her, he would have gotten the death penalty or life in prison at a minimum..
I think the subtle nuances of her looks as the judge speaks to her and the moments (when other people are talking while she's enduring her judgement sentencing that she don't even really want to have to do from the judge ) are the 'smug' interpretation that the person who titled this is deriving it from. The idea of 'smug' is largely perceived but I think she's 'easily bothered' rather than smug but I kinda feel that's what they were going for perhaps.
I have PTSD, but l am NOT going to do a crime and hurt someone. Justice will be served one day the way that it’s supposed to be served Praying for the victim family.
Motionless upon hearing the sentence. Cold and remorseless. This is exactly how she looked after murdering Doug, cold, calm, controlled, walked away without even looking at him. Evil animal
She murdered her husband and that's why she's going to prison for 20 and will do 10 on probation after. With all that said if her case goes before a prison review and they decide that she has done well or is up for a shortened sentence (which imho is absurd to even say for murder) then they would determine it at that point to let her out but no prison review board is gonna vote all in favor of that once since she fired a weapon on her husband with his back turned. They want her to stay right where she is theyre not itching to let murderers back out on the street asap coupled with the fact that she made national news...
Well that entitlement its about to go kaput! once she's in the clink and a bunch of big mammas trash talk her and shut down that snobby attitude she gives off. She'll be getting her eyes blacked out and hair pulled out by some woman that wont put up with her expression in prison. They put girls like her in check real quick. I'm not a female nor have I ever stepped foot in a prison but I know what I know.
Smug? She looks like she’s broken. She has zero expression on her face. Smug is a disgusting way to describe her. Yall seem to forget she was a victim too.
I cannot believe these defense attorneys butting into the victim impact statements & the judge not allowing the victims allowed to say what they feel as long as they are speaking eloquently about things, it’s THEIR FEELINGS & thoughts on what Ashley did & how it impacted their lives & their families lives!
What a disgusting and irresponsible tagline for a “news” channel to post!! You have NO idea what she’s experiencing! There’s MANY of us that see trauma and disassociating in her look the entire time! Also a tell tale sign of DV victims!! Honestly!! Get it together!! 😡
The word smug originated from the Middle Dutch word smuc, which means "neat, pretty, nice". But also, in the definition of ‘smug’, it says: “and having no doubt about the value of what you know or have done.”
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Someone clearly doesn’t understand the definition of “smug”.
I didn't see 'smug'. She looked dead inside. I wonder if she's on medication.
Didn't want to share custody of their child.. Now because of her selfishness the child has no mother or father growing up...
The judge stated she seemed to be sorry. I never saw that one time in her. If she was sorry, it was for herself. A life is worth 20 years?? She should have gotten the max of 30 years behind bars. Really she should have gotten life. These states and the different laws really are unfair.
Agree with you completely!
and she wont do all of that 20 years likely 60% 80 at most... Disgusting!
I don't see Smug, Her eye's says it all, feeling sorry for herself, not remorseful at all.
Cold and shattered
She appears to be making a great effort to appear sad, dejected, and falsely accused. She oozes hate and evil.
That’s the definition of smug.
In Ashley's face, I see a woman furious that she couldn't manipulate the court the way she manipulated her victim. I think her mother is also guilty of this crime. They both used Doug in his final months, and I believe they planned his murder together. After raising one monster, her mother should not be permitted to raise Doug's daughter.
Those eyes say: “I $&#% up!”
The Judge was very cold and I thought Rude to poor Doug's family!! He bent over backwards for that witch, I was shocked!
I can’t believe he was interrupting Doug’s daughter’s speech. She should have been allowed to say whatever she wanted without any interruptions. That was her dad!
Hes a weirdo to me...using a DP law on a 2nd degree case
SHE GOT OFF EASY
This judge sucks! She showed no remorse, unbelievable 😮
Yes the judge really sucks, he seems useless
And interrupting victim statements. Abomination
She sure charmed that judge.
NOT SMUG,SELF PITY YES.
She got off easy! She should get out of prison when Doug comes back to his family.
It is OUTRAGEOUS that the victim impact statement is interrupted and the victims should be able to say whatever they want apart from cussing! Also, WTH raising your right hand to give an impact statement??? Really? That's a crock of crap all for the murderer and causing yet more pain on the victim's family. WTH Florida!
The judge seems to be sold to the devil
Sarah Boone was smug she just looks sad and depressed
Sad not smug is what I see.
Guilty
She just looks mopey all the time is what I see since she hit the news...
Same .. she looks sad
I don’t understand how this judge at all! He said he feels Ashley is sorry … she is only sorry for herself! Not for murdering her husband in cold blood!
And to sustain some of Eva’s impact statement is utterly disgusting 🙄! Never have I seen that happen before.
Doug Benefield RIP 💔😢
Smug my arse! Do the people that write these titles for videos actually watch them first?
Seems to happen a lot. This channel is based in CA and is run by DEI hires.
She manipulated a wealthy man, spent his money, and thought she could spin a story to get full custody and keep him away from his child. Her pitiful look will be gone in prison.
Bingo. Women know these types better than the middle aged men they trap.
Except… he WASNT wealthy 😅😅😅
Do your research. Doug was not wealthy. Did you see where his 1st wife was angry for having to sell everything down to her wedding rings? He had no money. He was deeply in debt
This is not what smug looks like.
Judge was far too lenient,… if it had been a male, under the same circumstances, I would bet it would have been the 30 year maximum 🤨
Judge…. OMG20 yrs is ALL she gets?????
🎉🎉🎉
This judge did a pathetic job
I don’t see smug.
She doesn’t look smug. She looks incredibly sad. Stop the pandering.
You say sad- I think smug/bothered/inconvenienced😖
More so, no remorse still
I feel the same way. No matter how someone acts in a courtroom it’s never right. What are they supposed to do?
@@Mollymommyor really drugged. Either way, she is only incredibly sad, because she knows she is not getting off.
Incredibly sad, because she realizes she is going to jail. So yes, she is sad for herself.
20 yrs ? Wow you've got to be kidding
Taking the life of her husband. No defensive wounds, no sign of a struggle in the house. She should’ve gotten life without parole.
@justinpitcock5312 guess not in Florida
@@jodifocht5680 right Florida is always on that BS, and over the last few years my next door neighbor Ohio has been trying to be the Florida of the Midwest. It’s been getting crazy in Ohio.
Corrupt Judge
She’s not sitting smug, she’s sitting pathetic. She’s going to spend her pretty years in prison.
Her pretty years are already long passed.
@@kensmith2796 All those plucky greys are smiling pretty on top of that silky long ballerina mop of hers , in two years it'll look like something you buy at Spirit Halloween! :D
She sad because she got caught
She really screwed up her life.
What a monster. She murders her husband in cold blood but she’s the victim.
Man had his back to her and she fired. Disgusting.
Looks depressed to me
Sits SMUG? REALLY?
Yes, smug.
Since around the late 70’s/early 80’s - society has given legal/social justifications/excuses(batter spouse/postpartum depression) for women to cause harm to the statistically most common victims of their violence - children and their spouses. How often are men given such considerations for similar horrible crimes?
She is offended she didn’t get a pass, when in reality she did(only 20 years), so she sits smugly. If he killed her, he would have gotten the death penalty or life in prison at a minimum….
@@eugenewood721facts 💯💯💯
20 is not justice. Hey, judge! You cannot interrupt Eva’s statement.
I don’t understand the jury didn’t come to the 2nd degree murder. She’s gonna be out in 17 yrs. She lured him into the house and shot him, which is 1st degree premeditated murder.
Ashley, don’t make that angry grumpy face because 20 is a gift.😡🤬😡🤬😡
Ashley put on an act again complete with dark makeup for under eye bags as she did during trial
Those bags are real....i think she is a heavy drinker
Yep!!!
20 years? What happens if she tries to kill again?
I see her violating prison rules , she violent, and uses her sexuality to manipulate
And did you hear they want a bond pending appeal, outrageous
i don think she looks smug,more completely defeated and deflated
Not smug. Likely sedated.
Ha! Like it she seems sedated
Smug?!? More like a ‘my life is over’ expression.
She just looks empty no emotion.
Stone cold killer. We normal people can't relate. She's dangerous
How does she have PTSD?
Such a cop out move I guess she thought she could make the courts reconsider a harsh sentence if she cried wolf.
Defeated NOT smug.,…
only 20 years
She sever 10 what a joke
She's not smug, at all. She's a Narcissistic Sociopath. It's ALL about poor little her.
She doesn’t look smug
The Florida Electorate needs to fire the Judge. I've never seen victim statements interrupted like that. Why was he protecting a convicted murderer at this stage? Imagine being Doug's family. I pray for Eva. Write a book, Eva!!
Where did she look smug ? She looked like the bottom was falling out of her world to me . I think you need to retract that statement because its FALSE !
Yes, smug..
Since around the late 70’s/early 80’s - society has given legal/social justifications/excuses(batter spouse/postpartum depression) for women to cause harm to the statistically most common victims of their violence - children and their spouses. How often are men given such considerations for similar horrible crimes??
She is offended she didn’t get a pass, when in reality she did(only 20 years), so she sits smugly. If he killed her, he would have gotten the death penalty or life in prison at a minimum..
Since when does someone who states their opinion " need to retract a statement you don't agree with"?
Retract a statement?????? It's you tube for heavens sake 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Definitely not smug.
I’m sure they have given her something to keep her calm. This is her life now. Its hard to make the switch I’m sure
She ALWAYS looks like that. Cold, dead-eyed, emotionless witch.
Ashley you have Lost your Freedom
Whoever wrote this title is the smug one
You need to look up smug in the dictionary.
Brain dead,no sorry ,nothing,what a cold woman.
She’s horrified
She doesn't look like a ballerina now!!!
Prison food will do that.
This chick does not give two Fs ... she'll be out before you know it. Terrible
Was it worth it, Ashley? Your baby has lost both parents?
I thing the word, smug does not fit. She knows how horrible her situation is. I’m sure she is in a deep depression.
I think the subtle nuances of her looks as the judge speaks to her and the moments (when other people are talking while she's enduring her judgement sentencing that she don't even really want to have to do from the judge ) are the 'smug' interpretation that the person who titled this is deriving it from. The idea of 'smug' is largely perceived but I think she's 'easily bothered' rather than smug but I kinda feel that's what they were going for perhaps.
“Smug” whatchatalkingabout?
whats your other half irish? >_>
I have PTSD, but l am NOT going to do a crime and hurt someone. Justice will be served one day the way that it’s supposed to be served
Praying for the victim family.
Exactly, it’s not an excuse to break the law
That grey hair is already starting to come through.
And the eye bags.
Looks like her mother NOW
Law&Crime as usual gets it wrong. This is not smug. Who writes these captions? Pathetic!!
she’s gotta keep in roll for the jury n judge smh she killed him
Right and she’s a horrible actress. So happy they didn’t fall for her garbage acting job.
She murdered him.
Motionless upon hearing the sentence. Cold and remorseless. This is exactly how she looked after murdering Doug, cold, calm, controlled, walked away without even looking at him. Evil animal
She went through her trial with out hair being done, i guess to look pathetic, she obviously really thought shed be acquitted....
She doesn’t look smug she looks terrified
Twenty? She’ll be out in 5.
She murdered her husband and that's why she's going to prison for 20 and will do 10 on probation after. With all that said if her case goes before a prison review and they decide that she has done well or is up for a shortened sentence (which imho is absurd to even say for murder) then they would determine it at that point to let her out but no prison review board is gonna vote all in favor of that once since she fired a weapon on her husband with his back turned. They want her to stay right where she is theyre not itching to let murderers back out on the street asap coupled with the fact that she made national news...
10 years? What a joke
“Smug” is not the word I’d use - she looks defeated.
Definitely entitled, imo
Well that entitlement its about to go kaput! once she's in the clink and a bunch of big mammas trash talk her and shut down that snobby attitude she gives off. She'll be getting her eyes blacked out and hair pulled out by some woman that wont put up with her expression in prison. They put girls like her in check real quick. I'm not a female nor have I ever stepped foot in a prison but I know what I know.
SMUG - having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements. "he was feeling smug after his win"
She doesn’t look smug/ this is not news
Smug? She looks like she’s broken. She has zero expression on her face. Smug is a disgusting way to describe her. Yall seem to forget she was a victim too.
Whatever she does, the Land C crowd will condemn her; she can't win.
Exactly
Is that smug?
Neil trying to keep her from being sent to Lowell!
She looks like she’s having a big sulk.
Wrong sentencing !
I cannot believe these defense attorneys butting into the victim impact statements & the judge not allowing the victims allowed to say what they feel as long as they are speaking eloquently about things, it’s THEIR FEELINGS & thoughts on what Ashley did & how it impacted their lives & their families lives!
I wtched a movie about this I think she knew what she was doing
Not seeing the smug face, but ok 🤷🏻♀️
Feel soo bad 4her daughter btw who lets yr child(picket outside court)child's so young;)
Her Pretty Privilege Ran Out
What a disgusting and irresponsible tagline for a “news” channel to post!! You have NO idea what she’s experiencing! There’s MANY of us that see trauma and disassociating in her look the entire time! Also a tell tale sign of DV victims!! Honestly!! Get it together!! 😡
R you kidding me ⁉️
She was absolutely NOT a DAV,… Shame on you 🤨
At the time of the shooting was Doug armed with a weapon?
Yes his mug looking self!😅
Why the long face???
She did it sit there are smug what a load of rubbish!!
Only a matter of time until she has a wife
The word smug originated from the Middle Dutch word smuc, which means "neat, pretty, nice".
But also, in the definition of ‘smug’, it says: “and having no doubt about the value of what you know or have done.”
Keep your opinions to yourself. "Smug" is not required here.
She is trying to appear crazy to use it later for appeal.
She is🥶bone chilling
It’s always a shame when dudes lose a hottie to prison
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You need to get out more. She's really not very attractive by Florida standards.
Bye felicia
My my my my poker face, poker face. She is only sorry for herself, thinking how will she get in her pirouette's in prison!
she has to do 17 of the 20 years..she will be out at age 49... sad
Judge bending over backwards for this killer ?
Why would he marry a woman just a few years younger than his daughter and so soon after his wife died.
Sits smug?
Is 'snug' in the room with us?
Sounds like they went easy on her
Not “smug.”