(NBC News) — On Friday, “Dateline” focuses on a Florida case with a courtroom twist, a story that made national headlines as the “Black Swan” murder trial.
Here is a preview of Andrea Canning’s report:
It takes grace, strength, and passion to make it as a ballerina, 29-year-old Ashley Benefield had all that, plus the perfect partner to share her dreams.
DAVID BENEFIELD: He was a star athlete — a friend to everybody.
SARA MURAWSKI: They are the most in love couple I think I’ve ever met in my life.
But one warm autumn night, a frantic 911 call came in from Lakewood Ranch, 59-year-old Doug Benefield was bleeding on the bedroom floor. First responders rushed him to the hospital.
Left behind, four bullet casings and a love story that had spiraled out of control.
STEPHANIE MURPHY: Every time I thought, “This is the craziest thing I’ve ever heard,” then I would hear something else.
Watch “Dateline: Deadly Dance” Friday at 10 p.m. on NBC4.
About ‘Dateline’
“Dateline NBC” is the longest-running series in NBC primetime history and is in its 33rd season. Dateline is anchored by Lester Holt and features correspondents Blayne Alexander, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy.
The stories range from compelling mysteries to powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. When major news breaks, they go to the scene, putting the pieces together to bring the viewer the full picture. And in every story they tell, they help the real people who lived the events share their journeys with the viewer.