The date for Tay-Ok’s second homicide trial has been scheduled to happen subsequent 12 months.
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 ready to face trial in a 2017 homicide case in San Antonio. In keeping with 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 capturing of Mark Anthony Saldivar, who was shot and killed at a Stylish-fil-A on April 23, 2017.
In keeping with KSAT.com, a jury pool of 200 folks is anticipated to be referred to as on Feb. 7, 2025. If convicted, Tay-Ok, born Taymor McIntyre, would face an automated 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 legal professional 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 people who resulted within the loss of life 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 track “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 loss of life penalty and was sentenced to 55 years in jail. Lyrics to “The Race” have been used as proof at his sentencing.
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