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Blaise Taylor trial hears 911 call, testimony about evidence from Jade Benning’s apartment
By Amber Jayanth at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Jurors in the Blaise Taylor murder trial heard the 911 call Taylor made the night his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, was hospitalized, as testimony continued for the second day. In the call, Taylor told the dispatcher he did not know what to do and said Benning was n...
Key takeaway Former TN Titans scout Blaise Taylor told 911 he thought his pregnant girlfriend was having "an allergic reaction" the night he allegedly poisoned her.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The trial of Blaise Taylor has significant implications for the Nashville community, particularly in regards to domestic violence and the handling of crime scenes. As the defense challenges the investigation, Metro Nashville Police Department's procedures will be under scrutiny. The fact that a friend was allowed to re-enter Benning's apartment after she was taken to the hospital raises questions about the integrity of the crime scene and the potential for evidence contamination. This case may lead to a re-examination of the department's protocols for securing and processing crime scenes, especially in cases involving vulnerable victims like pregnant women. The community will be watching to see how the trial unfolds and whether the justice system can deliver a fair outcome for Benning's family and the unborn child who lost their life. The verdict will have a lasting impact on the community's trust in law enforcement and the justice system.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Jurors in the Blaise Taylor murder trial heard the 911 call Taylor made the night his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, was hospitalized, as testimony continued for the second day. In the call, Taylor told the dispatcher he did not know what to do and said Benning was n...
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