Tay-Ok’s second homicide trial has been scheduled to happen subsequent yr.
Tay-Ok to Stand Trial in Second Homicide Case
Tay-Ok, who’s already serving a 55-year sentence for his function in a homicide in 2016 homicide in Mansfield, Texas, is about to face trial in a 2017 homicide case in San Antonio. In response to courtroom paperwork obtained by XXL on Friday (Nov. 22), the trial has been slated for Feb. 10, 2025. The rapper faces capital homicide for the theft and deadly taking pictures of Mark Anthony Saldivar, who was shot and killed at a Stylish-fil-A on April 23, 2017.
In response to KSAT.com, a jury pool of 200 individuals is anticipated to be referred to as on Feb. 7, 2025. If convicted, Tay-Ok, born Taymor McIntyre, would face an computerized life sentence with out the potential of parole. Prosecutors supplied Tay-Ok a plea deal again in February. Nonetheless, he rejected the provide and determined to take the case to trial.
XXL has reached out to Tay-Ok’s lawyer for remark.
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Tay-Ok Sentenced to 55 Years for 2016 Homicide
In 2016, then 16-year-old Tay-Ok participated in a house invasion with six different those that resulted within the dying of Ethan Walker. Whereas out on bond, the rapper infamously eliminated his GPS monitor and went on the lam. Whereas evading seize, he launched his now-famous music “The Race,” a brazen anthem that speaks straight about leaping bail and avoiding seize. Police say he additionally robbed and killed Mark Anthony Saldivar throughout his time on the run. In June of 2017, Tay-Ok was captured by U.S. Marshalls in Elizabeth Metropolis, N.J.
In July of 2019, he was discovered responsible of homicide within the Ethan Walker case. He prevented the dying penalty and was sentenced to 55 years in jail. Lyrics to “The Race” had been used as proof at his sentencing.
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