About Mac Taylor

Detective Mac Taylor heads the New York City Crime Lab, conducting investigations according to Veneziano's theory of quantum physics: everything is connected. Originally from Chicago, Mac served his country as a decorated Marine Corps officer. After serving, Mac moved to New York City. Becuase of the heroism he demonstrated during his military career, Mac succeeded in earning a spot amongst New York City's finest. Ascending through the ranks of the NYPD, he ultimately found a home in the crime scene investigation division. As one of the world's foremost Criminalists, Mac graplles not only with the how, but also the why. At teh same time, he struggles to bring order to his own fractured personal narrative, caused by the death of his wife three years ago.

- CSI:NY Official Site