Taylor Sentenced to 14 Years for Manslaughter

PRESS RELEASE

The Office of State Attorney Larry Basford announces that on March 2, 2021, Judge Ana Garcia sentenced 27 year old Sidney Taylor to 14 years in prison after she entered an open plea to Manslaughter.  The maximum sentence for Manslaughter is 15 years in prison.  Taylor delivered a deadly combination of Heroin and Carfentanil to the victim, 32 year old Justin Peters.  Mr. Peters died within moments after ingesting Taylor’s drugs.  Instead of calling 911, Taylor attempted to revive Mr. Peters by shoving Methamphetamine into his mouth.  She fled the scene and avoided law enforcement for several months.  Assistant State Attorney Bob Sombathy advised the Court that Carfentanil is used primarily by veterinarians on large animals such as horses and elephants.  Carfentanil is not approved for use on humans in any dosage.

The case was investigated by the Criminal Investigation and Special Investigation Divisions of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, and the case agent was Sgt. Christian Williams.

State Attorney Larry Basford said that this is a tragic case and he hopes that it will serve as a reminder that ingesting just a little bit of an illegal substance can sometimes be lethal.

For additional information, contact State Attorney Larry Basford.