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Former College Football Star Charged with Double Murder

Blaise Taylor faces charges for the poisoning deaths of his girlfriend and their unborn child, with authorities seeking extradition.

  • Blaise Taylor, a former college football star and NFL scout, has been arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his girlfriend, Jade Benning, and her unborn child.
  • Taylor is accused of poisoning Benning in February 2023, leading to her death and that of their five-month-old fetus.
  • Following the indictment by a Nashville grand jury, Taylor was arrested in Utah, where he had moved after the deaths.
  • Taylor's arrest has led to his suspension from his recent role as an analyst at Texas A&M, where his father, Trooper Taylor, serves as an associate head coach.
  • Authorities are working to extradite Taylor back to Nashville to face the charges.
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