Crime & Safety

Woman died after her boyfriend of five months, who seemed caring and loving, shot her four times in the back of the head a day after promising he’d take care of her; boyfriend charged

Nevada – In a shocking incident in Nevada, a 29-year-old man, identified as M. Benson, is facing serious charges after he fatally shot his 33-year-old girlfriend, identified as R. Wolfe, four times in the back of her head in a brutal attack just days before Christmas. This case has not only highlighted the disturbing nature of the crime but also the complex dynamics of a relationship that ended in tragedy.

On December 22, the police department responded to a horrifying scene at the residence of Wolfe. Wolfe, was found dead, having been shot four times in the back of her head. The discovery was made after Benson’s father, who stumbled upon the gruesome scene, alerted the authorities and informed them that his son wished to surrender. According to police reports and evidence gathered from multiple videos, Benson was seen at Wolfe’s apartment earlier that night. He appeared in different outfits and was captured wiping up blood and issuing threats. In a chilling doorbell video obtained by the District Attorney’s Office and aired by local media, Benson was heard saying to Wolfe, “I just almost want to kill you, b—-.”

Following the discovery of Wolfe’s body, Benson was quickly taken into custody and arraigned on murder and weapons charges. At the time of the killing, he was on probation for an attempted robbery conviction. During his arraignment, Benson claimed that the shooting was an act of self-defense, alleging that there was a struggle and that the gun discharged accidentally.

The aftermath of the shooting has left Wolfe’s family devastated. In heartfelt interviews, Wolfe’s mother, expressed her anguish, telling local media, “He shot her while she was laying on the ground. In a fetal position, behind the ear. What does that tell you?” The family’s grief was compounded by an altercation that broke out at Benson’s arraignment, resulting in Wolfe’s father, a former police officer, being briefly detained. Wolfe’s family had previously seen Benson as a caring and loving boyfriend, a perception that tragically did not align with his actions on that fateful night. The victim’s mother recounted how she had entrusted her daughter’s safety to Benson the night before, recalling her words, “Please get my daughter home safe,” to which Benson had reassuringly replied, “I’ll get her home safe. I’ll take care of her, I promise.”

As the legal process unfolds, Benson remains in custody without bond due to his prior criminal record. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 6. The case continues to draw significant attention, with community members and advocacy groups calling for a thorough examination of domestic violence laws and the protections available to potential victims. This case serves as a grim reminder of the potential dangers lurking within troubled relationships, especially where one party exhibits controlling and threatening behavior. The community, along with Wolfe’s grieving family, now awaits justice in a case that has brought to light the darkest aspects of interpersonal violence.

Marco Harmon

I was born and raised in Roanoke, VA. I studied Communications Studies at Roanoke College, and I’ve been part of the news industry ever since. Visiting my favorite downtown Roanoke bars and restaurants with my friends is how I spend most of my free time when I'm not at the desk.

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