Blair Taylor, Murder, Louisiana 2023

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Blair Taylor Charged with Murder, New Orleans LA, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – On a fateful August 18, 2023, a federal grand jury unsealed a two-count indictment against Blair Taylor, aka ‘Blood,’ a New Orleans resident. This marked the beginning of the end for Taylor, who is now facing severe consequences for his alleged heinous crimes.

According to the indictment, on or about August 10, 2014, Taylor knowingly used, carried, brandished, and discharged a firearm during a drug trafficking crime. This crime resulted in the deaths of two innocent victims. The indictment further alleges that the deaths of these victims, through the use of a firearm, constituted the crime of murder.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Inga Petrovich and Unit Chief Attorney Elizabeth Privitera, both of the Violent Crime Unit, are in charge of the prosecution. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program designed to reduce violent crime and gun violence in our communities.

Taylor was arrested on September 20, 2023, in Norwich, Connecticut. He now faces a maximum term of life imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to 5 years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans reiterated that an indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Evans emphasized that this case is a prime example of the efforts being made to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Orleans Police Department. This case is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence and the importance of community-based initiatives to prevent such tragedies.

This case highlights the commitment of law enforcement agencies to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions and to bring justice to the victims and their families. As the investigation continues, the people of New Orleans can only hope for a swift and just resolution to this heinous crime.