Teresa Taylor was killed by her husband, dentist Kenneth Taylor, in 1984. Her death left their infant son, Andrew, caught between relatives in a bitter custody struggle. Kenneth was convicted of murder, but the legal fight over the child continued, making the family’s ordeal a national story as well as a homicide case.
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03TV & documentaries
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In a Child’s Name (1991) — television adaptation
Dramatized screen account. Follow the link for the title listing or available viewing options; scenes and dialogue may be adapted.
IMDb title reference connected to the Teresa & Kenneth Taylor case. Listed release: 1991. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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Asbury Park Press · 1990-11-04 · Page 1
In a Child’s Name returns the Taylor case to print
A local feature discusses Peter Maas’s book about Teresa Taylor’s murder and the custody struggle that followed.
Book coverage includes disputed claims made by Kenneth Taylor; they should not be treated as established facts.
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As Close to Crime
CBS News Nov 17, 1991 Murderer Kenneth Taylor jailhouse interview - "In a Child's Name"
Interview or news segment from As Close to Crime covering the Teresa & Kenneth Taylor case. Length: 3:42. Archival news upload; the report reflects its original broadcast date.
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09Internet Archive
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Internet Archive · Library record · 1990
In a Child's Name
Peter Maas. A library catalog record for a book connected with Teresa & Kenneth Taylor. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.
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11Court records & documents
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Adoption of Benigno-White — parental rights after Teresa Taylor’s murder
Family-court decision concerning Kenneth Taylor’s parental rights after his murder conviction. It discusses the child’s care and the proposed adoption by maternal relatives; this is a related family proceeding.
Court / agency
New Jersey Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part, Monmouth County
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13Where are they now?
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14Positive Outcome
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07Social Media
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As Close to Crime
CBS News Nov 17, 1991 Murderer Kenneth Taylor jailhouse interview - "In a Child's Name"
Interview or news segment from As Close to Crime covering the Teresa & Kenneth Taylor case. Length: 3:42. Archival news upload; the report reflects its original broadcast date.
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