The Unsolved Murder of William Desmond Taylor

Hollywood. February 2, 1922. The crime: murder. And what would become one of the biggest scandals to rock early Hollywood. The victim: film director William Desmond Taylor. Known by his friends as Bill. Born in Carlow, Ireland on April 26, 1872. Directing more than 40 films for what is now known as Paramount and working with Tinseltown's brightest stars. Taylor was well-liked, respected, and seen as a leading filmmaker. Taylor himself even starred in one of the first feature films that would define Hollywood and would later serve as President of the Motion Picture Directors Association for several years. By all accounts, William Desmond Taylor was a glimmering beacon in the cinema firmament.Follow Us on Social MediaTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/truecrimensIG: https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeneversleepspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/truecrimeneversleepspodcastSupport The Show by Buying Us a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tcnsSOURCES:https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/murder-in-hollywood-a-tale-of-vice-and-vixenshttps://hollywoodforever.com/story/william-desmond-taylor/

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