Travis County Jury Convicts Christopher Taylor of Deadly Conduct

Travis County, TX — On Saturday, October 5, 2024, a Travis County jury convicted Christopher Taylor, 32, of Deadly Conduct.

For Mr. Taylor’s trial, jury selection started on Monday, September 23, 2024, and testimony began on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The jury started deliberating on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and on Saturday, October 5, 2024, found him guilty of Deadly Conduct. The judge will decide the sentencing date for Mr. Taylor on October 15, 2024.

On March 10, 2021, Mr. Taylor was indicted for the offenses of Murder and Deadly Conduct in the death of Mauris DeSilva, 46, on July 31, 2019.

“We hope this outcome continues to help the DeSilva family with their healing process,” said Travis County District Attorney José Garza, “Our office is grateful to our dedicated staff who worked tirelessly to hold the defendant accountable and seek justice for the victim and their family. We further hope this verdict allows the community to heal and that we can move forward together.”

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