Nijaiha Jackson
Coverage of Nijaiha Jackson in the Nexus archive.
- Former Titans scout Blaise Taylor found guilty in murder of pregnant girlfriend, unborn baby
Blaise Taylor, a former Tennessee Titans scout, was found guilty of four murder charges in the death of his pregnant girlfriend Jade Benning and her unborn child. Prosecutors allege Taylor drugged Benning with cocaine during a date night, leading to her death. The verdict includes second-degree murder, first-degree premeditated murder, and two counts of felony murder.
- Murder trial continues in death of pregnant TN woman, unborn baby, with testimony on search warrant execution and forensic evidence
Blaise Taylor, a former Tennessee Titans scout, is on trial for allegedly poisoning his pregnant girlfriend Jade Benning with cocaine, causing her death and the death of her unborn child. Testimony includes claims about search warrant protocol violations, forensic analysis of Benning's apartment, and evidence from her phone showing interactions with Taylor and her pregnancy preparations.
- Woman recalls the final heartbreaking phone call on the night Jade Benning and her unborn child were allegedly poisoned
Nijaiha Jackson, childhood friend of Jade Benning, testified about their final interaction before Benning and her unborn child were allegedly poisoned. Blaise Taylor, the child's father and a former Tennessee Titans scout, is on trial for their murders. Jackson described a phone call in which Benning accused Taylor of poisoning her drink.
- Blaise Taylor trial hears 911 call, testimony about evidence from Jade Benning’s apartment
The Blaise Taylor murder trial presented a 911 call where Taylor claimed Jade Benning had an allergic reaction, with prosecutors alleging acute cocaine toxicity as the cause of her death. The defense challenged the investigation, arguing evidence was mishandled and Benning's family made decisions without Taylor's involvement.
- Blaise Taylor murder trial begins with opening statements
Blaise Taylor's murder trial began with opening statements, as he faces charges for allegedly poisoning his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, who died from acute cocaine toxicity. Prosecutors and defense presented conflicting accounts of their relationship and the events leading to Benning's death on Feb. 25, 2023, including her call to a friend claiming someone tampered with her drink.
- Blaise Taylor murder trial begins; jury hears opening statements in death of Jade Benning
Blaise Taylor is on trial for the murders of Jade Benning and her unborn child. The prosecution alleges he spiked her drink with cocaine, while the defense claims Benning used drugs during her pregnancy. Taylor, a former Tennessee Titans scout, faces multiple murder charges related to the 2023 deaths.
- Jury selection begins in trial of Blaise Taylor, former Titans scout accused of killing his girlfriend and unborn baby
Jury selection started for Blaise Taylor, a former Tennessee Titans scout accused of poisoning his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, in 2023. Benning and the fetus died following the incident, and Taylor faces two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of felony murder. He was arrested in March 2024 but released after paying 10% of a $2.5 million bond.