Donte Taylor Faces Grand Jury | Chattanooga News

Donte Taylor, accused of abuse of a corpse in the tragic death of 22-year-old Elysia Kinsella, is fast-tracking to a grand jury after waiving his preliminary hearing. Security footage allegedly shows him dragging her body wrapped in blankets down a motel staircase. Taylor admitted to leaving her body in a parking lot after she went missing June 26th — found two weeks later. Released on a $265,000 bond paid by family, he plans to hire a public defender despite the judge’s concern over his financial status. The victim’s mother voiced heartbreak over her family’s involvement and vows to honor her daughter’s memory while pushing for justice. The medical examiner’s report remains sealed, and investigators continue probing how Elysia died — while Taylor’s history includes drug charges and evading arrest. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc276b9e4ddb5706