Blaise Taylor, a former Tennessee Titans scout, was accused of poisoning his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, to death. He had his bond set at $2,500,000 and was charged with two first-degree murder charges – one for Benning and one for her unborn child. The U.S. Marshals arrested Taylor in Utah, where he had moved following the deaths, and served him an indictment from Nashville police. Taylor is believed to have fathered the unborn child, leading to the charges against him.
After his arrest, Taylor made his first court appearance via video conference and the district attorney’s office is pursuing a potential life sentence without parole for him. They argue that Taylor knew Benning was pregnant, committed the murder knowingly, and committed the murder against a person less than 12 years old. Benning was rushed to the hospital on February 25, 2023, after Taylor called 911 claiming she had an allergic reaction. She was unable to speak to police before she died, as her condition deteriorated rapidly. Benning, who was five months pregnant, died on her 25th birthday on March 6.
The alleged murder took place in Nashville, and Taylor had been working for the Tennessee Titans as a scout from 2019 to 2023. He currently faces the possibility of a life sentence in prison for his actions. Despite the seriousness of the charges against him, Taylor was able to post bond and was released from jail on a $2,500,000 bond. The circumstances surrounding Benning’s death and the death of her unborn child have shocked and saddened many, leading to a public outcry for justice to be served in this tragic case.
Taylor’s arrest on suspicion of poisoning and killing his pregnant girlfriend has garnered national attention, with media outlets such as Fox News Digital reaching out to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office for comment. The details of the case, including Taylor’s alleged actions, the victims’ tragic deaths, and the legal proceedings against him, continue to unfold as the investigation progresses. The shocking nature of the crime has raised questions about the motivations behind Taylor’s actions and the potential consequences he may face if found guilty.
As the legal process moves forward, the focus remains on seeking justice for Jade Benning and her unborn child. The district attorney’s office’s pursuit of a potential life sentence for Taylor underscores the seriousness of the charges against him and the gravity of the alleged crime. While Taylor has been released on bond, the case is far from over, and the public will be closely following the developments as they unfold. The tragic deaths of Benning and her unborn child have left a community in mourning and seeking answers as to why such a heinous act could have occurred.
