In a chilling case that has shocked the community, Timothy Taylor, a 38-year-old man from New York City, has confessed to the brutal murder of his ex-wife, Tishawn Folkes-Taylor, just weeks after killing his current wife. Taylor’s justification for his heinous actions has left many appalled, as he claimed he felt guilty about his first murder, which led him to commit an even more horrific crime.
After fatally stabbing his wife in Brooklyn in May 2023, Taylor fled to North Carolina. While there, he reportedly became overwhelmed with remorse for the murder. However, instead of seeking help or turning himself in, he sought out Folkes-Taylor, whom he had deep-seated resentment against. He crossed state lines to Schenectady, New York, where Folkes-Taylor lived with her three children.
On May 28, 2023, Taylor broke into Folkes-Taylor’s home and stabbed her over 22 times. In a twisted rationale, he told police that unlike his current wife, Folkes-Taylor “deserved it.” The attack occurred while their children were present in the home, highlighting the tragic reality of domestic violence.
Photo Credit: Schenectady County DA/The Black Femicide Prevention Coalition
After the murder, Taylor fled through a bedroom window and discarded his bloodied clothing. He then returned to his hotel, packed up, and made his way to the Albany Bus Station before disappearing from the area. Authorities tracked him down days later at a bar in Philadelphia, where he was arrested with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Schenectady County District Attorney Robert Carney remarked on the bravery of Folkes-Taylor, noting how she protected her children during the attack. He expressed hope that Taylor would never walk free again, stating, “It is my hope that Mr. Taylor, after also facing the charges brought by our colleagues in Kings County, never lives in the world again as a free man.”
As part of a plea deal, Taylor will skip trial and is set to be sentenced on September 16. He also faces separate murder charges for the death of his first wife, further complicating this already tragic case.
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