Where is Taylor Wardlaw now? Details explored ahead of Snapped on Oxygen 

Taylor Wardlaw is a woman from Columbia who pleaded guilty to the murder of her boyfriend, Terrell Sims. Snapped season 35 episode 2, titled A Father of Four Vanishes, explores the case surrounding Sims' death. The episode's synopsis reads:

"The episode takes a shocking turn as a father of four disappears just days before Christmas, leaving his family in turmoil. What initially appears to be a simple bond violation quickly unravels into something more sinister and disturbing."

The episode is set to premiere on January 12, 2025, and will feature interviews with Sims' sister. It discusses the tragic events that led to Sims' death and explores the reasons behind Wardlaw's actions. Currently, Taylor Wardlaw is serving a 20-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to her involvement in the murder.

---

Background on Terrell Sims and Taylor Wardlaw

Terrell Sims, a 26-year-old male from Columbia, South Carolina, was reported missing by his girlfriend, Taylor Wardlaw, on December 22, 2021. Initially, authorities treated the case as a missing person investigation, but it soon turned out to be more significant than that.

According to ABC Columbia, police discovered Sims' body near a creek off Monticello Road on January 3, 2022. An autopsy indicated that he died from multiple gunshot wounds. The crime occurred during a heated argument between Taylor Wardlaw and Terrell Sims, with reports indicating that tensions had been escalating between the two in the days before the incident.

Detectives stated that during the argument at Wardlaw's house, she shot him several times. While the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, it is evident that domestic violence played a role in this crime. After shooting Sims, Wardlaw tried to hide his body by putting it in a bag and then dumping it near a creek.

Her actions after the murder raised suspicion when she reported him missing just days later. Initially appearing devastated and participating in search efforts for Sims, Wardlaw later provided inconsistent accounts during police questioning, which drew attention to her. According to WACH FOX 57, Sims's twin sister, Marcella Sims-Jacobs, said:

"I started to put it together. After I got the story, I put it together, and I was like, yeah, she's not telling me something."

When Sims's body was found, Wardlaw was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a firearm during a violent crime.

---

Prosecution process against Taylor Wardlaw and her current whereabouts

According to WLTX, media and public attention on the legal proceedings against Taylor Wardlaw was significant due to the nature of the crime and its implications regarding domestic violence. On March 25, 2024, before her case was set to go to trial, Wardlaw pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.

During her court appearance, she pleaded guilty to the killing of Sims. It is reported that she shot him after a violent argument escalated. As part of a plea deal, Wardlaw was sentenced to 20 years in prison. This decision drew criticism from Sims's family and the community.

Many were not satisfied with the sentence and thought it didn't reflect how bad her crime was or the damage it did to Sims's family and children. WLTX reported that the relatives expressed their discontent with the length of the sentence, particularly because Sims left behind four children.

Taylor Wardlaw is currently serving her sentence in prison. The upcoming episode of Snapped, airing on January 12, 2025, will revisit her case and the events that led her to commit the act.

---

Individuals interested in learning more about Terrell Sims' murder can watch Snapped on Oxygen on January 12, 2025.