February 6th 1922

Coverage of the Taylor murder was light on February 5th, a Sunday. The main theme was the belief that jealousy was the motive for the shooting.

These are the main points from the February 6th coverage.

• Letters written by Mabel Normand to Taylor were missing, presumably stolen.
• A silk lady’s nightgown was also missing.
• The coroner’s inquest concluded abruptly on the insistence of the police. Only five people gave evidence, including Mabel Normand. Mary Miles Minter was one of those summoned to appear, but she did not give evidence.
• Police theory: Taylor shot by a jealous woman.