Episode
MURDERED: Aaron Taylor
42:48
Published: Mon Jan 09 2023
Description
Aaron Taylor was 36 and experiencing homelessness when he was lit on fire on Christmas Day in 2007. Police think they know who’s responsible… but a lack of physical evidence…coupled with reluctant witnesses…has kept this case open for years. But multiple people know what happened…and investigators are hoping they’ll come forward.If you have any information about the death of Aaron Taylor, please contact the Phoenix Police Department at (602) 495-5883 or email [email protected]. You can also leave tips anonymously by contacting Silent Witness at 1-800-343-TIPS, or on its website at silentwitness.org.Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-aaron-taylor/
Chapters
A group of people witness a man on fire in a courtyard outside of a Subway Sandwich Shop, with a customer leaving the store to see what's happening.
00:00 - 04:41 (04:41)
Summary
A group of people witness a man on fire in a courtyard outside of a Subway Sandwich Shop, with a customer leaving the store to see what's happening.
EpisodeMURDERED: Aaron Taylor
PodcastCrime Junkie
People in the area report that a group of troublemakers often hang around the strip mall courtyard where Aaron was last seen, and have been kicked off the property multiple times for causing disturbances.
04:41 - 08:47 (04:05)
Summary
People in the area report that a group of troublemakers often hang around the strip mall courtyard where Aaron was last seen, and have been kicked off the property multiple times for causing disturbances. Aaron was a known visitor to the area, seen buying beer and visiting shops in the strip mall.
EpisodeMURDERED: Aaron Taylor
PodcastCrime Junkie
Nate and Aaron's friendship started off as a way to deal drugs, but ended with Aaron being lit on fire and left to die.
08:47 - 17:47 (09:00)
Summary
Nate and Aaron's friendship started off as a way to deal drugs, but ended with Aaron being lit on fire and left to die. A rumor circulates that Nate poured gasoline on Aaron, but Nate denies involvement and no one has been charged for the crime.
EpisodeMURDERED: Aaron Taylor
PodcastCrime Junkie
Aaron, who was subject to constant harassment, considered his harassers as friends.
17:47 - 23:38 (05:51)
Summary
Aaron, who was subject to constant harassment, considered his harassers as friends. Despite testimonials accusing them, it remains unclear who would testify against them as they were not present.
EpisodeMURDERED: Aaron Taylor
PodcastCrime Junkie
Ryan, the remorseful suspect in a burning murder case, may be more likely to talk with the investigators.
23:38 - 27:34 (03:55)
Summary
Ryan, the remorseful suspect in a burning murder case, may be more likely to talk with the investigators. He also attempts to vouch for Ramon, indicating that the investigators might have found people closer to the person behind the crime.
EpisodeMURDERED: Aaron Taylor
PodcastCrime Junkie
The National Institute of Justice conducted a study that found even popular lie detector programs were no better than flipping a coin when it comes to accurate truth versus lies.
27:34 - 34:18 (06:43)
Summary
The National Institute of Justice conducted a study that found even popular lie detector programs were no better than flipping a coin when it comes to accurate truth versus lies. Some suggest these tests may be even less reliable than a polygraph.
EpisodeMURDERED: Aaron Taylor
PodcastCrime Junkie
A transcript discussing the mysterious disappearance of Aaron and the potential involvement of a Hispanic man known by the nickname Psycho.
34:18 - 40:21 (06:03)
Summary
A transcript discussing the mysterious disappearance of Aaron and the potential involvement of a Hispanic man known by the nickname Psycho.
EpisodeMURDERED: Aaron Taylor
PodcastCrime Junkie
Investigators are trying to solve the case of Aaron Taylor's murder on Christmas Day 2007 by locating potential key players and eyewitnesses, while Aaron's family struggles to move forward without him.
40:21 - 42:43 (02:22)
Summary
Investigators are trying to solve the case of Aaron Taylor's murder on Christmas Day 2007 by locating potential key players and eyewitnesses, while Aaron's family struggles to move forward without him. If you have any information about the case, contact the Phoenix Police Department or leave anonymous tips with Silent Witness.