San Antonio’s Tay-K Conviction Marks a Turning Point

News Summary

A San Antonio jury has found Taymor McIntyre, known as Tay-K, guilty of murder in a high-profile case tied to the 2017 shooting death of Mark Anthony Saldivar. The two-week trial highlighted the tragic circumstances of Saldivar’s death following a robbery gone wrong in a Chick-Fil-A parking lot. Despite a complicated defense arguing lack of solid evidence, the jury ultimately reached a guilty verdict on a lesser murder charge. McIntyre now faces a potentially lengthy prison sentence, as the community grapples with the aftermath of this violent crime.

San Antonio Enters a New Chapter in Tay-K Case

On April 14, 2025, the city of San Antonio watched closely as a jury found Tay-K, known in real life as Taymor McIntyre, guilty of murder. This comes after a two-week trial revolving around the tragic shooting death of 23-year-old Mark Anthony Saldivar back in **2017**. The courtroom buzzed with tension, and the verdict marked a pivotal moment in a case that’s captured attention across the country.

The Crime in the Spotlight

The incident that led to this conviction occurred in a busy Chick-Fil-A parking lot on April 23, 2017. McIntyre and his friends had allegedly picked up Saldivar for a photoshoot. What transpired next was anything but ordinary. Prosecutors painted a grim picture, stating that Saldivar was brutally beaten, shot, and left behind like an afterthought when McIntyre and his crew robbed him at gunpoint over his photography gear. After enduring such a vicious attack, Saldivar lost his life, and his family has been left to grieve ever since.

A Complicated Defense

McIntyre’s defense took a different approach. They argued that the state’s case relied heavily on assumptions rather than solid evidence and described the witnesses as having their own biases. This strategy attempted to shift the focus away from the harsh reality of the violent crime, but the jury ultimately found enough convincing evidence to deliver a guilty verdict on a lesser charge of murder, avoiding capital murder charges that could have led to a harsher life sentence without parole.

A History of Violence

As the courtroom saga unfolded, many couldn’t help but notice that this wasn’t McIntyre’s first brush with the law. He was previously convicted of murder in a case involving a 21-year-old named Ethan Walker during a home invasion. After that incident, he was sentenced to 55 years behind bars in 2019. Now, with this new conviction, McIntyre faces a range of 5 to 99 years in prison, leaving a glimmer of hope for parole, depending on how the sentencing plays out.

Sensational Testimonies Emerge

Throughout the trial, gripping testimonies emerged, one notably from Tay-K’s ex-girlfriend, Joanna Reyes. She shared that she witnessed the shocking events unfold and even mentioned that McIntyre and one accomplice displayed a sense of celebration post-shooting, raising eyebrows and fueling emotions in the courtroom. Members of McIntyre’s family found themselves in hot water when they reacted audibly in court after the jury announced their decision to acquit him of capital murder. Security was forced to remove them from the room as tensions ran high.

What’s Next for Tay-K?

As court proceedings transition to the sentencing phase on April 15, 2025, the future remains uncertain for McIntyre. That day is set to bring another wave of emotions for everyone involved, as they eagerly await the judge’s ruling on his sentence. Saldivar’s family continues to seek justice while grappling with their loss, and the community is left haunted by the events that took place in their own backyard.

A Nation Watches

McIntyre first grabbed headlines by releasing the viral track “The Race” while on the run from authorities, creating a mix of intrigue and disdain as his life unfolded in the public eye. As verdicts and sentences unfold, eyes across the nation are glued to San Antonio, eager for closure as this high-profile case continues to develop.

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• San Antonio Express-News: Tay-K Guilty
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