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Blaise Taylor Sentenced to Consecutive Life Terms for Poisoning Girlfriend and Unborn Child

Blaise Taylor, a former Tennessee Titans scout, was sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison without the possibility of parole on Wednesday. The 30-year-old was convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Jade Benning, and their unborn daughter, who was to be named Ivy. Prosecutors argued that Taylor intentionally poisoned Benning with a lethal mixture of cocaine dissolved in liquid because he did not want the child. Evidence showed that Benning became ill after eating a meal prepared by Taylor, who reportedly had the cocaine in his pocket before the meal began. During the trial, Benning's mother, Bridget Benning Burkes, testified that Benning was aware her drink tasted

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