Okay, so, let me tell you about this whole thing with Josh Taylor in Wilkes-Barre. It’s been a real rollercoaster, and I’ve been following it from the start.
It all kicked off last year, in August. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was scrolling through the local news online, and bam, there’s this headline about a guy named Joshua Taylor dying after some kind of incident at a bar. I was like, “What the heck happened?” So, I started digging.
First thing I did was check out the news reports. It turns out Josh was just 32, a local guy from Wilkes-Barre. He ended up in the hospital after getting punched in the stomach at a place called Vesuvio’s Pizzeria. I mean, who goes to a pizza place and ends up in a fatal fight? It’s nuts. Anyway, he passed away on August 26, 2022.
I wasn’t just going to leave it at that, so I kept an eye on the story. I joined a couple of local Facebook groups and started following some of Josh’s family and friends. They were all over social media, trying to get the word out and find out what really happened. They even organized a vigil and a silent walk. I remember thinking, “Wow, these people are really determined.”
Next, I saw that Josh’s sister, Jessica, spoke at a Wilkes-Barre City Council meeting. She was pushing for an investigation into her brother’s death. I watched the video, and you could just feel her pain and frustration. It was heart-wrenching. I thought to myself, “If that were my brother, I’d be doing the same thing.”
Then, things got a bit more serious. I found out that the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office got involved. They started an investigation. I was like, “Alright, now we’re talking. Maybe we’ll get some answers.” I started following the news about the investigation, checking for updates every day.
- August 26, 2022: Joshua Taylor dies. I started to follow this case.
- Later in August 2022: A vigil and silent walk were held. I joined some local groups to find more information.
- Later in August 2022: Jessica Taylor spoke at the City Council meeting. I watched the video and felt really involved in this case.
- Following months: The Attorney General’s Office started an investigation. I kept checking the news every day.
- August 2023: One year after the incident. I watched the interview with Josh’s family.
Fast forward to a year later, around August 2023, I saw an interview with Josh’s mom, dad, and sisters on FOX56. It was the first time they spoke out like that. It was so emotional. They were still fighting for justice. It really hit me how long this had been going on, and how much it had impacted their lives.
Throughout this whole process, I’ve been documenting everything, I watched Josh’s mom speaking at the council meeting, which was another emotional moment. I even tried to piece together a timeline of events, just to keep track of it all. It’s been a long journey, and honestly, it’s not over yet. The family is still pushing for answers, and I’m right there with them, following every step of the way.
This whole experience has really shown me the power of community and the importance of not giving up, even when things seem impossible. I’m just a regular person, but I feel like I’ve been a part of this story in my own way, and I’m going to keep following it until the end.
