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Did a Nashville chef's final phone call reveal clues to her death? (2026, October 30). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/did-a-nashville-chefs-final-phone-call-reveal-clues-to-her-death/
“Did a Nashville chef's final phone call reveal clues to her death?” CBS News, 30 Oct. 2026, https://www.cbsnews.com/video/did-a-nashville-chefs-final-phone-call-reveal-clues-to-her-death/.
“Did a Nashville chef's final phone call reveal clues to her death?” CBS News, October 30, 2026. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/did-a-nashville-chefs-final-phone-call-reveal-clues-to-her-death/.
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Jade Benning, a 24-year-old Nashville chef, died after what was meant to be a romantic date night with Blaise Taylor, a 26-year-old assistant football scout for the Tennessee Titans, at her apartment in February 2023. As Jade began feeling unwell during their dinner and painting session, Blaise called his father for advice on what to do next. Police later found Jade unresponsive at Vanderbilt Medical Center after she was rushed there by an ambulance.
Natalie Morales of "48 Hours" reports that Jade's final phone call to 911 became a pivotal piece of evidence in the case against Blaise Taylor, who is now facing charges related to her death. However, Letitia Quinones-Hollins, one of Blaise's defense attorneys, questions the reliability of this evidence since it relies solely on what witnesses claim they heard during that call and was not recorded. The case details a tragic turn from a date night to a fatal medical emergency, raising questions about the role of parental advice in handling such crises.