A former talent scout for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans has been arrested on suspicion of murder on March 14. Blaise Taylor allegedly poisoned his pregnant girlfriend back in 2023.
According to ESPN, Taylor called the police on Feb. 25, claiming that his girlfriend, Jade Benning, was suffering from an allergic reaction. Benning died over a week l
ater on March 25, which was her 25th birthday. Five months pregnant at the time, she was unable to ever speak with police due to her worsening condition from the alleged poisoning. The fetus, presumed to be fathered by Taylor, died two days after being transported to the hospital.Following an investigation by Nashville Police into the deaths, Taylor was arrested on the suspicion he conduct
ed the murders through poisoning. U.S. Marshalls arrested him while he was working as a senior defense analyst for Utah State’s football program and are working to transport him back to Nashville. However, he was also listed under Texas A&M’s directory, where his father, Trooper, is on the coaching staff. The school’s head coach, Mike Elko, released a statement on the “extremely difficult” matter.“Our thoughts are with all those affected by this heartbreaking situation, including the family and friends of the victim,” expressed in a statement. “It’s essential to allow the courts to handle this situation with the diligence and fairness it demands. We also would like to extend our prayers and support to Coach Trooper Taylor, Dr. Evelyn Taylor and their family as they navigate this extremely difficult time.”
Elko emphasized “diligence and fairness” as the investigation into the murders unfolds, also dedicating the Texas A&M program’s prayers to the Taylor family.
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27-year-old was a former football player at Arkansas State, establishing a professional career as an NFL scout before working in the collegiate circuit. As for Benning’s murder, no further information on a possible motive has been disclosed.RELATED CONTENT: Former NFL Player Kevin Ware Charged With Killing Girlfriend