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Birth of daughter gave new meaning to Taylor's life

Sean Taylor's life had been changing for the better before he was shot and killed, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Originally Published: November 27, 2007
By Jeffri Chadiha | ESPN.com

There are many details to be sorted out in the shooting death of Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor, but this much we do know: This was a man whose life appeared to be changing for the better.

That's the only thought that kept going through my mind after hearing Taylor had died early Tuesday morning, a day after being shot by an intruder in his South Florida home. This wasn't the same immature kid who spent his first two seasons baffling Redskins management with poor decision ...

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Sean Taylor

Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor died Nov. 27, a day after the Pro Bowl player was shot at home by what police say was an intruder. Four suspects are in custody and have been charged with first-degree felony murder and armed burglary.

News

Feb. 7
• Autopsy shows bullet left through Taylor's left leg

Jan. 11
• Taylor shooting evidence include Miranda waivers

Jan. 8
• Judge in Sean Taylor case issues gag order

Dec. 21
• Taylor suspect's attorney says he seeks plea deal

Dec. 20
• Attorney: Gun from Taylor shooting in Everglades

Dec. 19
• Suspects in Taylor's killing file not guilty pleas
• Taylor posthumously voted to NFC Pro Bowl team

Dec. 15
• Taylor's girlfriend speaks: Family close as ever

Dec. 7
• Attorney: Noise nearly aborted Taylor burglary

Dec. 6
• Report: Suspects invoved in earlier break-in

Dec. 5
• Lawyer: Accused gunman wants plea deal
• Taylor leads NFC Pro Bowl voting at safety

Dec. 4
• Three suspects in Taylor shooting denied bail

Dec. 3
• Taylor's life celebrated at Florida funeral

Dec. 2
• Skins honor Taylor with 10-man defense vs. Bills
• Bail denied for fourth suspect in Taylor shooting

Dec. 1
• Four charged with murder in Taylor shooting
• Hurricanes grieve together again

Nov. 30
• Four arrests made in connection to Taylor's killing
• Memories and mystery frame Taylor's life

Nov. 29
• Portis, Moss discuss Taylor

Nov. 28
• Police still have no suspect
• Childhood friend Rolle doubts burglary
• Gore deals with death of friend
•  Taylor's death stirs memories of slain Bronco
• Caps pay tribute to Taylor

Nov. 27
• Taylor dies after being shot at home
• Coaches, teammates remember Taylor
• Artery injury suffered by Taylor difficult to treat

Nov. 26
• Taylor shot, in critical condition

Reaction

• Sando from Redskins' first game after tragedy
• Merrill: Unanswered questions frame Taylor's life
• Granderson: Pursuit of street cred a dangerous choice
• Drehs: Pro athletes feeling targeted
• Chadiha: Taylor's life was turning around
• Pasquarelli: Taylor will be difficult to replace
• Pasquarelli: NFL examining salary-cap impact
• Hill: The grim statistic
• Feldman: Taylor was a special talent Insider

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