BROOKLYN, NY — In a case that has shocked New York and reverberated across the nation, a Brooklyn man, Timothy Taylor, has confessed to the brutal killings of both his current wife and his ex-wife in a matter of weeks—leaving two families shattered, three children traumatized, and communities mourning in disbelief.
According to authorities, the string of violence began when Taylor murdered his current wife, Theresa Gregg, in New York City. Details surrounding Theresa’s death are still emerging, but police say she was killed in what appeared to be a domestic dispute. In the aftermath of her murder, Taylor fled the scene, later telling authorities he was wracked with conflicting emotions—claiming he “felt bad” about what he had done.
But what happened next has left even seasoned investigators speechless.
Instead of turning himself in, Taylor drove to Schenectady, New York, where his ex-wife, Tishawn Folkes-Taylor, lived with her three children. There, in an act of unspeakable cruelty, he murdered her in front of the children—two of whom he fathered with her.
Tishawn, 35, a devoted mother and cherished member of her community, was reportedly stabbed more than 22 times while trying to shield her children from the attack. Sources close to the investigation said she fought bravely, doing everything in her power to protect the young lives caught in the chaos. Her children, now left without their mother and grappling with unimaginable trauma, are currently in the care of relatives.
What makes the crime even more horrifying is Taylor’s own confession. When questioned by detectives, he reportedly admitted to both killings without remorse. In a chilling statement, he claimed that Tishawn “deserved it more,” offering no justification for his actions beyond deep-seated rage and resentment.
After the double homicide, Taylor fled once again—this time to Philadelphia, where he was finally apprehended by U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement. His arrest ended a multi-state manhunt and brought a semblance of relief to the grieving families and fearful communities left in his wake.
Taylor has since been charged with multiple counts of murder, domestic violence, and child endangerment. Prosecutors announced he faces 22 years to life in prison, and they are reportedly considering pursuing the maximum penalty under New York law.
A Devastated Community in Mourning
The loss of Tishawn Folkes-Taylor has sent shockwaves through Schenectady, where friends and neighbors have gathered for vigils and memorials. Described as a loving, resilient mother who worked tirelessly to raise her children, Tishawn’s death is being mourned as both a personal tragedy and a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked domestic violence.
“She was a protector,” said one family friend. “She died doing what she always did—putting her children first. She didn’t deserve this. No one does.”
In Brooklyn, similar grief surrounds the death of Theresa Gregg, whose life was also taken too soon. Details about Theresa’s background remain limited, but friends described her as gentle, kind, and deeply loved by those around her.
Renewed Calls for Domestic Violence Reform
The gruesome killings have sparked renewed outrage and calls for systemic reforms surrounding domestic violence prevention and intervention. Advocates are urging law enforcement agencies and the court system to do more to monitor individuals with histories of domestic abuse, and to provide robust protections for potential victims.
“This is not just a story about one man’s brutality,” said Angela Martin, director of a local domestic violence shelter. “It’s a story about all the red flags that go unnoticed or unaddressed until it’s far too late. These women should be alive today.”
A Future Shaped by Loss
Three children are now left to rebuild their lives after witnessing the unimaginable. Counselors and support services have been made available to the family, but experts say the emotional wounds will take a lifetime to heal.
As the case against Timothy Taylor moves forward, the justice system will weigh the severity of his crimes, but for two families, no sentence will bring back the women they loved.
Their names—Theresa Gregg and Tishawn Folkes-Taylor—now stand as tragic reminders of the lives lost to intimate partner violence. And their memory will live on in the children they tried so hard to protect.
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