Who is Markeem Benson, Accused of Killing Girlfriend Before Christmas
Following the arraignment, a physical confrontation occurred outside the courtroom that resulted in the murder victim’s father being placed in handcuffs.
ight erupts outside North Las Vegas courtroom following boyfriend’s arraignment for allegedly killing his girlfriend |
Renise Wolfe, 33, was found with gunshot wounds in her apartment Sunday. Her boyfriend, Markeem Benson, 29, was taken into custody later that day. Prosecutors said Benson shot Wolfe four times in the back of her head at an apartment on E. Rome Boulevard near Centennial Parkway and 5th Street.
“I just want people to know what a blessing she was and I had her for 33-years,” Tracy Coleman Wolfe’s mother expressed.
The physical confrontation resulted in Wolfe’s father, a retired Metro police officer, being placed in handcuffs after charging Benson’s brother. Wolfe family members said the man was taunting them in court. As of Thursday night, it was unknown if Wolfe’s father would face any charges.
On Thursday, Benson faced a new charge which was listed as owning and possessing a firearm by a prohibited person, and remained in jail.
Wolfe’s family said the two had only been dating for five months.