cocaine toxicity
Coverage of cocaine toxicity in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- LIVE: Day 2 begins in murder trial of former Titans scout Blaise Taylor
The murder trial of former Tennessee Titans scout Blaise Taylor began in Nashville, where he is accused of poisoning his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, leading to her death and the death of their unborn child. Prosecutors allege she died from acute cocaine toxicity, while the defense questions the investigation's integrity.
- 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.