Woman died after the man she dated for five months and presented himself as caring and loving boyfriend shot her four times in the head; man charged

Nevada – In a disturbing incident in Nevada, a 29-year-old man, identified as M. Benson is facing serious charges for the murder of his girlfriend, identified as R. Wolfe, whom he shot four times in the back of her head. The fatal shooting occurred just days before Christmas, sending shockwaves through the community and her family.
On the night of December 22, surveillance footage from Wolfe’s apartment complex captured Benson making multiple visits to her residence, wearing different outfits and apparently cleaning up blood. The videos, which have been pivotal in the investigation, also recorded Benson’s threatening remarks towards Wolfe. In one chilling clip obtained by the District Attorney’s Office and reported by media outlets, Benson can be heard saying, “I just almost want to kill you, b—-.”
This evidence has been crucial in contradicting Benson’s subsequent claim of self-defense. Authorities allege that the actual act of murder was brutally calculated, with Wolfe shot at close range while in a vulnerable position. “He shot her while she was laying on the ground. In a fetal position, behind the ear,” Wolfe’s mother stated in a heart-wrenching interview, questioning the humanity behind such an act.
Following the discovery of Wolfe’s body by Benson’s father, Benson expressed a desire to surrender to the police. He was quickly arrested and is now facing charges of murder and illegal possession of a weapon, particularly serious given his probation status from a prior attempted robbery conviction. During his arraignment, Deputy District Attorney M. Jobe outlined Benson’s defense, noting that he claimed the shooting was accidental, resulting from a struggle over the gun. However, the prosecution and Wolfe’s family vehemently dispute this narrative, highlighting the premeditated nature of Benson’s threats and actions leading up to the shooting.
The incident has left Wolfe’s family and the local community in despair and disbelief. Wolfe, remembered by her family as vibrant and loving, was in a five-month-long relationship with Benson, who presented himself as a caring and loving boyfriend. “He makes you really trust him,” the victim’s mother recounted, reflecting on how Benson had seemed genuinely concerned about Wolfe’s well-being in the past. The case has also spurred emotional responses in court, leading to a physical altercation between members of both families during one of Benson’s hearings. The confrontation underscored the intense emotions surrounding the case, with Wolfe’s father briefly detained during the scuffle.
As the legal process unfolds, Benson remains incarcerated without bond, his previous criminal record weighing heavily in judicial considerations. The case continues to draw significant attention, with Wolfe’s family committed to attending each court session, seeking justice for Wolfe. Benson’s next court appearance is scheduled for February 6, where further proceedings will clarify the trajectory of this tragic case. This case not only highlights the devastating impact of domestic violence but also the complexities involved in legal defenses such as self-defense, especially when contradicted by digital evidence and prior threats. The community and Wolfe’s family await the forthcoming trial, hoping for a resolution that brings justice for a life cut tragically short.