Margaret Gibson’s Deathbed Confession — Confessed To The Slaying Of Hollywood Director William Desmond Taylor

Margaret Gibson wasn’t initially considered a primary suspect in Hollywood director William Desmond Taylor’s death, yet in her dying moments, she requested a priest’s presence to confess her role in his slaying.

Despite working alongside Taylor as an actor in 1910, this professional connection remained largely overlooked following his demise. The investigation focused on several more prominent suspects, including Taylor’s close friend and possible romantic interest, Mabel Normand; a young actress infatuated with Taylor named Mary Miles Minter; and his previous valet, Edward Sands.

The fatal incident occurred in early February 1922, with no eyewitnesses to the crime. Normand, who struggled with substance dependency, was documented as the last person to see Taylor alive.

Investigators explored theories suggesting Taylor’s efforts to help Normand overcome her addiction might have played a role in the events that unfolded.