Michigan Department of Corrections officials announced late last week that they uncovered and interrupted an alleged plot to kidnap State Representative Barb Byrum (D-Onondaga) and hold her hostage in exchange for a prisoner’s release. Former Ingham County
The inmate reportedly asked a fellow inmate scheduled for release to find and hire a hit man, offering $500,000. The second inmate reported the incident to authorities who then set up a sting using an undercover officer posing as a hit man.
Mr. Taylor has the highest security level rating given to an inmate, level 5, and is imprisoned on multiple offenses. His earliest possible release date is not until fall of 2038. He now faces a new felony charge of homicide-solicitation of murder.