Pierce Taylor

Pierce Taylor is an FBI agent on the HBO drama "Oz", played by Robert John Burke.

He first appeared investigating the kidnapping of Tobias Beecher's children. While he suggests that Beecher's erstwhile lover, Chris Keller, is responsible, Beecher's suspicions of Vernon Schillinger prove to be correct. Throughout the series, Taylor wants to have Keller convicted for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of three homosexual men. When Keller confesses to the death of Schillinger's son Hank, Taylor does not buy the story. He investigates and it is found that Keller lied about his part in the murder, as Chucky Pancamo is responsible. This leads to a war between the Italian inmates and Aryan Brotherhood led by Schillinger. When Keller returns to Oz, Taylor tells him that a witness has come forward implicating him in one of the murders. This witness, Jerry Heekin, testifies and Keller gets the death penalty. However, it is found that Heekin was on his third felony and given a deal by Taylor to erase the charge with help convicting Keller. Beecher, now paroled, points out this evidence, which leads to an overturned death sentence. This angers Taylor, who tries to get Beecher to testify against Keller when he violates parole. Keller eventually commits suicide and frames Beecher for the deed.