A 38-year-old man from New York, Timothy Taylor, has been sentenced to spend many years in prison for the brutal murder of his ex-wife, Tishawn Folkes-Taylor, in 2023.
Taylor’s actions shocked the community as he killed his ex-wife less than two weeks after allegedly murdering his current wife. This tragic case has left a lasting impact on the victim’s children and the public.
A Deadly Sequence of Events
Timothy Taylor, originally from North Carolina, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the death of his ex-wife, Tishawn Folkes-Taylor.
The crime took place on May 28, 2023, when Taylor traveled from North Carolina to Schenectady, New York. He checked into a hotel near his ex-wife’s home and waited for the right moment to strike.
At around 1 a.m., Taylor entered his ex-wife’s home and attacked her. He stabbed her multiple times, eventually killing her. After the murder, he fled the scene through a bedroom window and discarded his clothes as he walked through the streets of Schenectady.
The Tragic Background
The murder occurred at a time when Taylor was already facing multiple charges related to his ex-wife. These charges included criminal obstruction of breathing, criminal contempt, and harassment. Taylor’s violent actions occurred in front of their two children, who were inside the home during the attack.
Additional Allegations and Investigation
Not long before the murder of his ex-wife, Taylor was accused of killing his current wife, whom he allegedly stabbed to death on May 13, 2023. While in Schenectady, Taylor was being investigated by the police in Brooklyn for the murder of his current wife.
He fled to Philadelphia after the crime, where U.S. Marshals arrested him. During questioning, Taylor admitted to having committed both murders. He told authorities that he felt guilty for killing his current wife but believed that his ex-wife “deserved it.”
Legal Consequences and Family Impact
In exchange for his guilty plea to the murder of his ex-wife, Taylor was sentenced to 22 years in a New York State correctional facility. The case was solved with the help of surveillance footage and street camera videos that captured Taylor’s movements before and after the crime.
District Attorney Robert M. Carney expressed his admiration for the bravery of Tishawn Folkes-Taylor, who, despite knowing she was facing death, worked to protect her children. He also emphasized the important role of her children and extended family in helping bring the case to justice.
The murder of Tishawn Folkes-Taylor and the events surrounding it serve as a tragic reminder of the far-reaching consequences of violence and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable.
Taylor’s upcoming sentencing will provide closure to the case, but the impact on the victims’ children and their families will be felt for years to come.
