Behind Closed Doors: The Tragic Story of TJ Mitchell and Ronald Taylor, Jr.

Send us a textIn a small Connecticut town where football is everything, 18-year-old TJ Mitchell was a hero — a star athlete with a bright future. But when his best friend, 27-year-old Ronald Taylor, was found stabbed 19 times outside TJ’s home, a dark and complicated story began to unfold. As police peeled back layers of friendship, secrets, and emotional manipulation, what emerged was a case that shocked the community and raised troubling questions about power, identity, and the price of silence.Sources:#killerpost season 1, episode 5https://www.courant.com/2014/10/17/former-bloomfield-high-school-football-player-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter/https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/10023029/high-school-football-captain-charged-killing-loverResources:  RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): rainn.org The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ youth): thetrevorproject.org *This podcast is independently produced using publicly available information and personal research. I approach each story with care and respect, though I recognize that I may not always have access to every voice or perspective involved. If you’re connected to the story and would like to share your experience, I truly welcome the opportunity to include your insights in a future update. Email Residue: residuepodcast@gmail.comFind RESIDUE online:Instagram: @residuepodcastTik Tok: @residuepodcast Facebook: Residue:A True Crime Podcast Credits: RESIDUE is Hosted/Produced/Researched/Edited by Chrissy Champagne THEME SONG: "Dance Of Death" by Purple Planet Music collection written and performed by Chris Martyn and Geoff Harvey. Additional music provided by Epidemic Sound. Residue logo designed by Tricia CappelliSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.