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Markeith Taylor

Case from Memphis, TN dated Dec 21, 2022

Victim Details

Markeith Taylor

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2022-12-21

34

Markeith

Taylor

07/03/2026

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In the winter of 2022, Markeith Taylor, a 34-year-old Black man, lost his life in a burst of gunfire in North Memphis. The fatal encounter took place on December 21 in the 600 block of Wells Avenue. According to accounts from the scene, four men arrived in an SUV and stopped near a vacant lot. One of the men, identified as Daniel Bates, also known as the rapper Mac Critter, called out to Taylor, who then walked over to the group.

As Markeith Taylor approached, all four men reportedly drew ...
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  • localmemphis.com: Memphis man charged with murder re-arrested after originally being released from jail
  • Markeith Antwoin Taylor - 2022 - Serenity Funeral Home
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