Murder Trial for Austin Police Officer Begins Again

Jury selection begins Monday after May mistrial

"...jury in the murder trial involving Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor for his 2020 on-duty killing of Michael Ramos...."

Oct. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Chief Lisa Davis Reorganizes Department Top Brass

Only three assistant chiefs from previous admin staying on

"...the first murder trial for former Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who shot and killed Michael Ramos while on..."

April 25, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Reluctant Celebrity

When you get caught between the moon and New York City, it's time to head back home to Austin

"...Christopher Cross did not want to participate in a photo..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Addiction

"...Directed by: Abel Ferrara. Starring: Lili Taylor, Annabella Sciorra, Christopher Walken, Edie Falco, Kathryn Erbe, Paul..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...selecting the jurors that will decide the future of Christopher Taylor, an Austin police officer who stands accused of..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mom and Dad

Nic Cage goes crazy/crazier in this kid-killing black comedy

"...Directed by: Brian Taylor. Starring: Nicolas Cage, Selma Blair, Rachel Melvin, Zackary Arthur,..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Emma.

Anya Taylor-Joy gives Austen’s priggish heroine the spark she deserves

"...Directed by: Autumn de Wilde. Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Bill Nighy, Mia Goth, Myra McFadyen, Josh..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Why the Trial Over Mike Ramos' Killing Will Stay in Austin

Remember those fishy fliers?

"...The murder trial involving Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor for his on-duty killing of Michael Ramos in..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Month After Mike Ramos Died, Some Hesitant Steps Toward Accountability

Justice comes slowly

"...began slowly driving away from the officers. Still, Officer Christopher Taylor, a 10-year veteran, shot and killed him with..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Brenda Ramos Demands Action in Son’s Killing

Officer neither charged nor disciplined in police shooting

"...Investigations Unit completed its work "several weeks ago," but Christopher Taylor, the officer who killed Ramos, has not been..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mistrial Announced for the Police Officer Who Killed Mike Ramos

The court can’t seem to find enough jurors

"...declared a mistrial Friday afternoon in the case of Christopher Taylor, accused of murdering Mike Ramos in a southeast..."

May 26, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

APD Holds Back Info on Officer-Involved Shooting as Union Plays Hardball

Justice delayed for Michael Ramos

"...Monday, May 11. The 911 call that brought Officers Christopher Taylor and Mitchell Pieper to the apartment complex in..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...• After APD officers Christopher Taylor and Karl Krycia were indicted in August 2021..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Family of Man Killed by APD Sues the City

Ajay Griffin did not point a gun at officers, attorneys claim

"...2019. (Another of the officers in the DeSilva shooting, Christopher Taylor, went on to fire the shots that killed..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Consequences for APD Shooting Death: Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor was sentenced to two years in prison this..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Travis County jury had begun deciding the fate of Christopher Taylor, the Austin police officer accused of deadly conduct..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature

Travis County D.A. Updates Public on Many Probes Into Police Conduct

D.A. updates public on many probes into police conduct

"...was shot to death by Austin police Officer Chris­to­pher Taylor in April as he slowly drove away from eight..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Releases Long-Delayed Video of Ramos Shooting

Body-cam footage depicts aggressive police response to unarmed man

"...the fatal shooting of Michael Ramos by APD Officer Christopher Taylor at a Southeast Austin apartment complex on April..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

Judge’s order allows case against officer, city to proceed

"...Now Austin Police Department officer Christopher Taylor has two choices – go to trial, or..."

Dec. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Officer Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

No immunity for killer cop

"...to the 5th Circuit Court) Austin Police Department Officer Christopher Taylor has two choices – go to trial, or..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...At the time of the shooting, Officers Christopher Taylor and Karl Krycia had both been with the..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Say Their Names, at the Capitol

Four Black Texans, four lives lost, four chances to advance criminal justice reform

"...Ramos' death at the hands of Austin police Officer Christopher Taylor, now charged with murder. These include mandating de-escalation..."

March 26, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Ten Defining Moments of Austin's Intense Year of Police-Community Conflict

We Fought the Law

"...report dropped, Michael Ramos was killed by APD Officer Christopher Taylor, one of eight officers who confronted Ramos in..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As the D.A. Delays, Michael Ramos' Killers Remain on Duty

The Ramos probe plods on

"...lead-pellet bag while the man's hands were raised, and Christopher Taylor, who fatally shot Ramos seconds later as he..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Activists Call for Heads at APD

Racism probe, weekend shooting heighten reform demands

"...job, while the officer who fired the lethal shot, Christopher Taylor, had five years experience. On Monday, Manley confirmed..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...shows, with new films from Olivia Wilde, Robert Rodriguez, Christopher Morris, and more...."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

One of Austin’s Most Important Police Trials Is Off to a Strange Start

Curiouser and curiouser

"...start of the historic trial of Austin police Officer Christopher Taylor, believed to be the first APD officer in..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...206 W. Second, Taylor, 512/352-6206 Mon-Thu, 9am-8pm; Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 9am-'til they run..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Brenda Ramos Sues City Over Son’s Killing

Lawsuit argues killing was "a direct result of the racism that has permeated policing in Austin"

"...dumpsters at the dead-end of the parking area, Officer [Christopher] Taylor shot Mike in the head and killed him,"..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...means in her life. She wanted to ask why Christopher Taylor, the Austin police officer who shot Mike Ramos..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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