Former Titans scout found guilty of killing girlfriend and unborn child

Former Titans scout found guilty of killing girlfriend and unborn child

A Nashville jury found former Tennessee Titans scout Blaise Taylor guilty of murdering his girlfriend Jade Benning and her unborn child, ESPN reported. The verdict includes a second-degree murder charge for Benning, a first-degree murder charge for the unborn child, and two counts of first-degree felony murder. Taylor, who previously played defensive back at Arkansas State, had been hired by the Titans as a scout.

The trial concluded in the Nashville courtroom after weeks of testimony. Sentencing has not yet been set.

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Former NFL scout convicted of murder of girlfriend and unborn child
Former NFL scout convicted of murder of girlfriend and unborn child

ESPN • 01 Jul 21:36

A former Arkansas State defensive back and Tennessee Titans scout was found guilty of killing his girlfriend and her unborn child in a Nashville courtroom, with sentencing pending.

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