Eugene - why is no one raising money for the poor boy who survived?  Why is ALL the attention focused on ONE VICTIM?  The other one is going to have a slew of medical bills, therapy, etc. - BUT NO ONE IS MENTIONING ANY OF THIS - That raises another good question - ask yourself this:  Why is this whole incident only focused on the one that was killed?  It’s all about Tahliek - what about the others in the car with him who are certainly up for their own emotional battles - where is their support?  Were the others white, so they dont matter???

True, no one should have been killed, it is a senseless death without question.  But it did happen and everyone needs to start the healing process - just dont forget about the others that have suffered also.

pat - Thank you for saying that about the rascism because it is totally true. If the situation was turned around things would be different.

It’s not a rascism issue, and if you REALLY knew the Parrish family, you WOULD know that.

No one is trying to convince anyone of anything either Eugene - and I dont know any involved in this mess - all I am saying is I completely agree with Darla - the slander and threats against the families need to STOP!!!!  And if you want to convince the world of your “intellect”, the try proofreading what you type and use spellcheck for God’s sake!!!  And why do you keep pulling the race card?  Why is it that every time an African American is killed or injured by a white person - it’s an act of racism???  But when a white person is killed by an African American you dont hear the word ever mentioned?  Stop using that as an excuse - it’s getting old -

I’m not trying to convince anyone. I’m just telling you, no one needs to jump on into more conclusions and you all need to slow down and WAIT for the court system to take care of this.

Ok…it was an assault rifle, what’s the difference?  It is sad when I read the excuses many are trying to convince readers on this blog.  It is silly and insulting to most people intellect if you are one of those who believe that there is more to this story; and that some how Tahliek Taliaferro is responsible for his death…how insulting and disrespectful this is to the Taliaferros.  No matter what isn’t known by all, no one deserve to be killed with an assault rifle, Powhtan is not Iraq!!! That is the only truth that should come out!  I just feel sad that in 2008, we don’t take any responsibility of the racism we had created in these counties.  Its sad!!! Those who wish to join me in raising money for the Taliaferros, meet me in front of the pool at RCC tomorrow at 4:00 pm

Evidently there is a whole lot to this story that has not been made public yet - perhaps we should all wait and see what comes of this before we start casting judgment on anyone.  It is my understanding that NO ONE is 100% innocent of the events that took place - it’s just so unfortunate that there was a death and an injury.  I know the whole town is suffering - but there is no reason for all the back & forth I have been reading, casting blame and slandering families that didnt themselves have anything to do with this.  I feel badly for the Parrish’s and feel worse for the families of the victims - but the families of the accused did not do this - leave them alone - I am sure they are suffering thru this also. 

It is unrealistic to cast stones at them, as there is no way any member of that family is proud of what happened - I am sure they are feeling sorrow also. 

SOMEONE knows something more, and it will eventually come out.  So until all the facts are in - lets stop this “white against black” and family against family BS.

But if it makes you feel better to threaten and blame the families, then it just shows your undenyable immaturity and your inability to deal with a situation in an adult manner.  If you feel like acting like a child, then go to the playground!!!!

E,
facts are it wasn’t an AK-47.  And by the way racism is not one sided.

Just a comment, these three are not going to get a fair trial here in Powhatan.  This trial should be moved to another location because it appears many of you have already decided the verdict and the punishment without knowing all the facts but based on rumors and stories.  In the United States, you are innocent until proven guilty.  It doesn’t matter what race,or gender you are.  This is why we have so many criminals get off and innocent people in jail because of preconceived opinions of the jurors going into the court room.  For all of you trashing the families, Jeffery Dahmer’s parents were not evil, there son was.  I am a resident of Powhatan, if racism exists here, shame on you.  We are all equal in the eyes of God

Hey “someone in ptown of powhatan”, I know the parishes of both Goochland and Powhatan…So You Get Your Facts Right!!! I am a long term residence of Goochland and lived in Powhatan, Graduated from Huguenot Academy, so don’t attempt to tell me anything about the parishes of either county, because I KNOW all the secrets of both counties on their opinions about blacks…!  As a white person in 2008, I have never felt so ashame as I read these blogs and how some of my friends and neighbors try to justify these 3 morons for their crime.  We as a community has to accept some responsibility in this tragic death.  This is not the south side of Richmond!!!! THEY SHOT THE GUY WITH AN AK-47!!!!!! So Stop the Bull and We all need to take a good look in the mirror and stop this racist crap that is going on in our counties!

I have read all these postings—-UNBELIEVABLE—Mandy and Jennifer—-please, please clear your head and think about what happened…“the truth will come out and we will all look stupid”??? When your “truth” comes out, it doesn’t change the fact that a teen’s life was taken for STUPID reasons no matter what they are!!! What is it you don’t get?? Yes, this is your brother, and cousin, and yes my heart goes out to you because this has got to be hard, and of course you don’t want them to pay but that is totally unreasonable. There are witnesses, there is a whole county that is angry over this!!! You simply cannot expect people not to be furious over this!!!!  The best thing for you guys to do is not to argue here…very few agree with you. Chaos has been created in this county..It is extremely sad and a family and a county has lost a dear son and it is quite obvious he was very well liked.