Dossier
Jillian Ludwig
Coverage of Jillian Ludwig in the Nexus archive.
- Jillian Ludwig's family pushes NJ to adopt law protecting public from violent offenders deemed incompetent
Jillian Ludwig's family is advocating for New Jersey to adopt legislation similar to Tennessee's 'Jillian's Law,' which would require institutional commitment for violent offenders deemed incompetent to stand trial. The law targets individuals charged with violent crimes like murder or aggravated assault, following Jillian's death from a stray bullet in 2023.
- Slain college student's parents rip into daughter's killer after murder guilty plea
Jillian Ludwig, a Belmont University freshman, was shot and killed by Shaquille Taylor while jogging in a park. Taylor pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 35 years without parole. The victim's parents delivered emotional impact statements criticizing Taylor and the criminal justice system.