Taylor Mitchell was a ` ` seasoned naturalist '' versed in wilderness camping , mother says . She ' n't want those responsible for her death to be killed , Emily Mitchell says . Mitchell earned respect of folk music community for talent that was her own , producer says . The Toronto - based musician was touring Eastern Canada when she died in coyote attack .
Taylor Mitchell was a `` seasoned naturalist '' versed in wilderness camping , mother says . She would n't want coyotes responsible for her death to be killed , Emily Mitchell says . Mitchell earned respect of folk music community for talent that belied her age , producer says . The Toronto-based musician was touring Eastern Canada when she died in coyote attack .