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 making an attempt to thwart spending the remainder of his life behind bars as he’s making ready to battle a second homicide case. Here is all the things 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 digicam 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 response to 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 automotive. 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 Prices
Tay-Okay has been charged with capital homicide for Saldivar’s loss of life.
The Trial
In February of 2024, Tay-Okay rejected a plea deal and determined to take the case to trial. In response to KSAT.com, a jury pool of 200 folks is predicted to be referred to as on Feb. 7. The big dimension of the jury pool is because of Tay-Okay’s attorneys suggesting will probably 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 potential for parole.
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