In dramatic courtroom moments, Tay-K’s ex-girlfriend pointed the finger at him as the shooter in a high-profile murder case.
- Joanna Reyes, once close to the rapper, took a plea deal and spoke against him about the 2017 incident.
- The 2017 photoshoot setup turned deadly when Tay-K allegedly demanded a backpack from Mark Saldivar.
- The situation escalated rapidly, leading to Saldivar’s tragic death, as described in Reyes’s testimony.
- Tay-K, already known for previous charges, was seeking legal mercy via social media from behind bars.
In a gripping court session, Joanna Reyes, Tay-K’s former girlfriend, testified that he was the shooter in the murder trial of Mark Saldivar. She had initially been accused of driving during the 2017 shooting but turned witness in exchange for a plea deal on a lesser charge.
Reyes narrated the chilling sequence of events that occurred during a planned photoshoot with Saldivar. She described how Tay-K, whose real name is Taymor McIntyre, asked Saldivar for his backpack and, upon refusal, allegedly started attacking him with help from others in the group.
As the chaos ensued, Saldivar climbed onto the hood of the car. According to Reyes, Tay-K then pointed the gun at her, insisting she get Saldivar down. Failing to do so, Reyes claimed Tay-K himself leaned out and shot the photographer, marking a turning point in the trial.
Reyes admitted she was initially too scared to report the crime, fearing for her life due to Tay-K’s threats against her and her family. This revelation added a layer of complexity and fear surrounding the case.
Tay-K, infamous for his 2017 song “The Race” and past criminal activities, was already serving a 55-year sentence on separate charges before this case. The murder of Saldivar happened while Tay-K was evading the law after escaping house arrest by removing his ankle monitor.
The rapper’s social media posts from prison highlighted his desperation for a second chance, invoking discussion on racial bias in the justice system. He pointed out disparities in sentencing, comparing his situation to that of a white co-defendant who received probation.
This trial unravels a web of violence, fear, and social media statements, casting a spotlight on Tay-K’s turbulent path and the justice system.
