This is the Day 3 of 8 trial report of the murder trial of Blaise Taylor, accused of poisoning his pregnant love interest killing her and her unborn child which he pled not guilty. A jury of his peers convicted him of all counts!
Case Report
Factual background:
Taylor visited Benning at her Nashville apartment. Late that night, he placed a 911 call reporting that Benning was unresponsive and appeared to be suffering from a severe “allergic reaction.” First responders found Benning face-down and critical, showing signs of severe lack of oxygen and pink, frothy vomit, but no hives or swelling consistent with allergies. On February 27, 2023, While Benning was hospitalized and intubated at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, her unborn fetus died. After lingering in a vegetative state for days, Benning died on March 6 2023, her 25th birthday. Following a year-long investigation into cell phone data and toxicology reports, Taylor was arrested in Utah and extradited back to Tennessee to face double murder charges.
Criminal complaint:
CHARGES:
1. 1st Degree Premeditated Murder for the unborn child Ivy – Guilty – decided on 1st July 2026
2. 2nd degree murder as a lesser included offense for Jade Benning – Guilty – decided on 1st July 2026
3. Felony murder – two counts – Guilty – decided on 1st July 2026
Victim(s): Jade Benning, Ivy Benning
Courthouse: Davidson County Birch Building, Nashville Tennessee.
Officers of the court
Judge:
Attorneys
Prosecution:
ADA Roger Moore
ADA Jan Norman
ADA Kendall Ponchilia
Defence:
Joshua Brand
Letitia Quinones-Hollins
Edward Jointer
Legend:
ADA = Assistant District Attorney
TN v. Blaise Taylor – Day 3 Trial Summary
On Day 3 of proceedings (June 25, 2026), the prosecution focused on presenting physical crime scene findings, chemical toxicology evaluations, and critical digital forensics evidence in TN v. Blaise Taylor case. Law enforcement and crime scene investigators detailed the execution of a search warrant, introducing bodycam footage capturing a gun inside the room, and confirmed the physical processing of the scene yielded no alcohol containers, or illicit drugs. Forensic testing on two clear drinking glasses and liquid samples retrieved from the scene detected no controlled substances, though expert testimony clarified that washing a glass would remove drug traces. Finally, digital forensics evidence provided a detailed timeline of Jade Benning’s final day, introducing text exchanges, ultrasound photos, and a Notes app entry establishing Benning’s firm resolve to carry her baby to term and cut ties with the defendant after he expressed he wanted no part in raising the child.
Witness-by-Witness Summaries
Thomas Miller – Digital Forensics
Key summaries (Click arrow for more)
Connection to the case
Digital forensics investigator who extracted and analyzed text communications and device records from Jade Benning’s phone.
Summary Of Testimony
Miller established the digital timeline of interactions on Benning’s final day, illustrating Benning’s clear choice to move forward with her pregnancy without Taylor. He confirmed there were no references to cocaine on her phone, while cross-examination highlighted a text message sent on the day of the incident to a contact named “Danny Weed” requesting marijuana for a coworker.
Key evidence introduced!
- Nothing Of Note.
Full report below!
Sources:
LIVE: Pregnant Girlfriend Poisoned Trial — TN v. Blaise Taylor — Day 3, Law & Crime Trials Youtube Channel, Available Online: https://www.youtube.com/live/7LSsLFkLhhU?si=wjFtd3u3jesIXF01
