Former NFL Scout Blaise Taylor convicted of killing his pregnant girlfriend and unborn child by poisoning her with cocaine
A Nashville jury just handed down a guilty verdict against Blaise Taylor, a 30-year-old former Tennessee Titans scout and Utah State defensive analyst. He was convicted on all counts, including first-degree premeditated murder, for the 2023 poisoning deaths of his girlfriend, Jade Benning, and their unborn child.
The case dates back to February 25, 2023, during a date night at Benning's apartment. Prosecutors proved Taylor intentionally administered a lethal dose of cocaine to Benning, who was five months pregnant with his child. He then called 911, claiming she was having a severe allergic reaction.
Tragically, the unborn baby passed away two days later, and Benning died on March 6 her 25th birthday without ever regaining enough health for detectives to interview her. Taylor fled to Utah after the incident, where he was eventually arrested.
The jury has recommended life in prison, which carries a mandatory minimum of 51 years before parole eligibility under state law. A final sentencing hearing is set for September 9 to determine how his remaining counts will run.