Steven Jones, Toronto man accused of stabbing 22-year-old Taylor Marshall to death in a ‘random act of violence’, has been charged for her death.
The life of Taylor Marshall, a young woman who enjoyed dancing, swimming as a young girl and practiced piano, was cut short after her lifeless body was discovered in her apartment on September 7, 2023.
After thorough investigation, Sault Ste. Marie Police Service have charged a man named Steven Jones of Marshall’s murder.
Suspected murderer Jone is in custody as the victim’s family and friends seek justice for the atrocious crime.
Here’s everything we know about Taylor Marshall, what happened to her, what her family have said and where her accused killer is now.
Who was Taylor Marshall?
Taylor Marshall was a 22 year old woman, full of life, who died by fatally being stabbed.
She was in a family of five which comprised her mother, Shirley Marshall, father Ronnie, and two brothers Cody and Spencer.
There is little public information about Taylor Marshall, however, her mother has given the public a glimpse of what her daughter’s life looked like.
Marshall’s mother, Shirley Marshall, wrote in a Facebook group called Justice for Taylor: “We are so heartbroken that our Taylor has been taken so senselessly. Her father, myself, her brothers Cody and Spencer and all of our family will forever have a piece of our hearts missing.
“She is such a feisty, vibrant, beautiful soul. She always had such a huge smile with giggles and so much silliness to go with it. Taylor enjoyed dancing, swimming as a young girl and practiced piano. At this time she was realizing her passions and dreams and going after them.”
She continued: “She wanted to come back to Calgary to hike in the mountains and to see Lake Louise and Banff and to see more of the world. Taylor liked going out with her friends and socializing. She was not shy and could talk to anyone.
“As her mother, I am so proud of the woman she has become, it is gut-wrenching that she will never get to do those things. As a young girl she was always so excited about camping and trailering and met so many friends along the way.”
She concluded: “This monster has taken away her chance of dreaming and realizing her goals. I was born and raised in this community and I have never felt afraid and now … I just cannot believe this happened to her. Why?”
What happened to Taylor Marshall?
On September 7, 2023, Marshall’s body was found in her apartment near Sault Ste. Marie’s Steelton district.
She reportedly suffered significant stab wounds.
Coincidentally, there was another stabbing on St. Mary’s River Dr. near Station Mall that same day reportedly at about 1pm.
According to the Toronto Sun, police said the two released a statement on the issue saying: “It was determined the victim (Marshall) sustained significant stab wounds resulting in their death.
“Video and physical evidence lead investigators to tie the accused to the homicide.
“The victim and the accused were not known to each other.”
As of the time of writing, Marshall’s time of death and cause of death have not yet been confirmed, however, an autopsy has been done.
A GoFundMe appeal to help Marshall’s family has raised approximately $24K, as of the time of writing.
Where is Steven Jones now?
Steven Jones is currently being held at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre.
Subsequently, he appeared in bail court via video.
On September 18, 2023, Steve is expected to appear in bail court for his attempted murder charge.
He is also expected to appear in video remand court on September 21, 2023, regarding the murder charge.