Episode
Poisoned Pregnant Woman’s Final Call Exposes Her Killer
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- Murder Files Unsealed
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- Sep 20, 2026
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- 2495
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Summary
The episode detail the tragic murder of Jade Benning, a talented chef from Nashville who was nearly six months pregnant when she was fatally poisoned with cocaine. Her boyfriend, former football standout Bla1 Taylor, was convicted for the crime after a trial revealed his resistance to the pregnancy and desire to maintain a relationship with another woman. Crucial evidence included a recorded phone call captured by a friend, in which a dying Benning directly accused Taylor of spiking her drink. Although the defense attempted to frame the death as a voluntary overdose by disparaging the victim’s character, the jury found Taylor guilty of first-degree murder. He now faces life imprisonment for the deaths of both Benning and her unborn daughter, Ivy. The narrative highlights the persistence of the victim's family in seeking justice despite initial investigative failures and a lack of direct physical evidence linking the defendant to the drugs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised. This episode includes AI-generated content.