This is the Day 6 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 6 Trial Summary
On Day 6 of proceedings (June 29, 2026), the defense began presenting its case-in-chief in TN v. Blaise Taylor. The defense called nine witnesses—including law enforcement personnel, a private investigator, workplace clinicians, toxicologists, medical experts, and a digital forensics analyst—to challenge the prosecution’s evidence chain, establish potential sample tampering, and recontextualise the victim’s lifestyle and relationship with the defendant. Expert testimony raised concerns over unsealed sample tubes from NMS Labs, detailed the formation of cocaethylene from alcohol and cocaine mixing, and confirmed that fentanyl dispensed at the hospital was wasted rather than administered. Additionally, digital forensics introduced text and Snapchat records showing Jade Benning procuring marijuana and cartridges for herself and coworkers, while also highlighting calm, cooperative text exchanges where Benning expressed appreciation for Taylor’s honesty and discussed baby preparations.
Witness-by-Witness Summaries
Eric Devlin – Digital Forensics
Key summaries (Click arrow for more)
Connection to the case
Digital forensics expert retained by the defense to analyze messages, apps, and device activity on Jade Benning’s phone.
Summary Of Testimony
Devlin introduced digital records demonstrating Benning’s active narcotic purchases via Snapchat and texts, as well as messages reflecting open, positive dialogue with Taylor regarding their relationship and pregnancy plans. On cross-examination, Devlin acknowledged he found no independent confirmation proving Taylor actually completed the diaper subscription signup.
Key evidence introduced!
- Nothing Of Note.
Full report below!
Sources:
LIVE: Pregnant Girlfriend Poisoned Trial — TN v. Blaise Taylor — Day 6, Law & Crime Trials Youtube Channel, Available Online: https://www.youtube.com/live/KASyQNp_N9Q?si=B0ZnCh5qm51yEY7k
