The race for freedom for Tay-Okay ended when he was sentenced to 55 years in jail in 2019 for the 2016 homicide of a person in Mansfield, Texas. Now, he is trying to thwart spending the remainder of his life behind bars as he’s making ready to combat a second homicide case. Here is every thing we all know concerning the upcoming trial.
The Incident
Whereas on the lam for the 2016 homicide of Ethan Walker, police say Tay-Okay, born Taymor McIntyre, additionally robbed and killed Mark Anthony Saldivar in April of 2017. The rapper robbed Saldivar of digital camera gear within the car parking zone of a Stylish-Fil-A in San Antonio throughout from North Star Mall earlier than taking pictures and killing the 23-year-old.
In keeping with witnesses, a number of males had been seen arguing in a black SUV. Police say the group, which included Tay-Okay, robbed Saldivar earlier than he exited the car and commenced yelling for help. Saldivar ended up leaping on prime of the automobile. One of many passengers believed to be Tay-Okay bought out and shot him. The group then fled the scene, leaving Saldivar to die within the car parking zone.
In June of 2017, Tay-Okay was captured by U.S. Marshalls in Elizabeth Metropolis, N.J.
The Costs
Tay-Okay has been charged with capital homicide for Saldivar’s demise.
The Trial
In February of 2024, Tay-Okay rejected a plea deal and determined to take the case to trial. In keeping with KSAT.com, a jury pool of 200 folks is predicted to be referred to as on Feb. 7. The big measurement of the jury pool is because of Tay-Okay’s legal professionals suggesting it is going to be tough to search out an neutral jury because of the recognition of Tay-Okay’s track viral “The Race,” which he launched whereas he was on the run. Testimony is predicted to start on Feb. 10.
If Convicted…
If he’s discovered responsible, Tay-Okay faces life in jail with out the opportunity of parole.
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