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Attorney says 17-year-old charged with murder was not the shooter Published: July 03, 2008 By Roslyn Ryan In a statement released this morning, the attorney for the teen charged in the murder of Tahliek Taliaferro said his client did not fire the shots that killed the 18-year-old Powhatan High School student.
Moore said Beasley made his statement based on the facts that were available at the time, but that more information has come to light since then. Concerning threats that have been directed towards Parrish’s family, Moore said that people should avoid making judgments until they hear the facts of the case themselves. “The media and public should avoid speculation, and allow the criminal justice system to run its course,” said Moore. “Judgment in this matter should be withheld until the investigation is completed and all parties have exercised their rights under the criminal justice system.” Moore was appointed as Parrish’s attorney by the court on Monday. He had previously represented the teen in a juvenile court matter. It was also determined Monday that Parrish will be tried as an adult on first degree murder and malicious wounding charges. His cousin Ethan Parrish, 24, and Stephanie Reynolds, 19, are facing the same charges stemming from Taliaferro’s death. All three are being held without bond and are expected to appear in court on August 27 for a preliminary hearing. |
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Jennifer of Tennessee
Jul. 7, 2008, 04:01 PM
Ok how is firing 6 shots ‘Biscuits car with 40-50 bullets’....?? you need to learn the facts before you spit out lies there buddy. mandy of powhatan
Jul. 7, 2008, 03:41 PM
stephanie didnt know..the guns were not in the car because they were planning this…he was moving out and moving them to another place..for the last time..IT WAS NOT PLANNED . i was on my way to the river along with joey stephanie and ethan to hang out for the day. i know the truth..you dont know half the story! just wait to hear the truth b4 judging please!!! Anonymous
Jul. 7, 2008, 03:38 PM
Both Jennifer & Mandy I would LOVE to hear why they lit up the side of Biscuits car with 40-50 bullets that is somewhat justified. Your little cousin Joey just has a problem with running his mouth to someone he knew he should not mess with & he knew that if Tahliek got a hold of him that would be it. mandy of powhatan
Jul. 7, 2008, 03:36 PM
im trying girl..and i love you and thanx for being here for us. it just blows my mind how people are saying the things they are saying when they have no idea. its ok cuz pretty soon they will feel stupid! we know the truth and thats all that matters. my cousin and brother are two of the nicest people you will ever meet! and for those who really think its a hate crime and that they will get the death penalty ..think again,my family wont let that happen! we are the strongest family ever and we will all make it threw this! Anonymous
Jul. 7, 2008, 03:29 PM
In my honest opinion, I don’t care who was the person who actually pulled the trigger. All three of them are guilty because all three of them had this planned. No one can say Stephanie did not know, you must be kidding-multiple guns in the car-she knew. The three of them need to be put away for a long time because its people like them that make this world a scary place to live in. Jennifer of Tennessee
Jul. 7, 2008, 03:24 PM
It’s sad how people are so bias before they know what is going on. And Mandy is right. Leave our family alone. Calling this a ‘hate crime’ is crazy. Do you not think if it was a hate crime they would have used ALL THREE GUNS and completely unloaded them??? Get real. They were two boys, meeting their family to go hang out and got in a bad situation. Let it go and let things work themselves out into the public. Once things get released, some of you will shut up and set down REAL quick. Mandy - Just ignore the rude, immature remarks hun. I’m gritting my teeth and eating their words because when they know what we know, things will change. mandy of powhatan
Jul. 7, 2008, 03:07 PM
george of powhatan your a loser! you dont know my family to say that.you dont know the truth or the whole story! i think i think i think.. thats all i hear.. STOP THINKING! your wrong. its funny how joey changed his statment??he never made a statement saying that he did it! stop running your mouth..YOU HAVE NO IDEA Angela Harrison of cartersville, va
Jul. 7, 2008, 02:10 PM
Lets work together to stop this madness from reoccurring. I am a grad of Powhatan and cannot understand why our young adults use anger to dominate there self control leading to valiance. A MOM of Powhatan
Jul. 7, 2008, 01:57 PM
I feel for ALL of the young adults involved in this incident. My heart goes out to the family that lost there son. But, my heart also goes out to the 3 teens involved in the shooting. Whether they realize it or not they have just ruined the rest of their lives and that is so sad. I hope the county will not let this event become a divisive issue. Somewhere along the line these teens have been failed by our community and our system. I agree that teens in Powhatan need safe and healthy entertainment - somewhere to go other than hanging out at Sheets and Brewsters. Al of Richmond
Jul. 7, 2008, 01:44 PM
You know as well as I do, 3 white people accused of killing a black teenager in Virginia will walk. Like the parent said when pleading to turn yourselfs in, “you’re coming home!” Let the justice system play out, they have to. Cant let them walk just yet. Need to spend tax payers dollars to come up with a inept excuse to free them. I guarentee, ALL THREE WILL WALK. Submit Your Comments Below |

Attorney Jason Moore said that, contrary to statements made earlier this week by Commonwealth’s Attorney Bob Beasley, his client, Joseph Parrish, 17, left, was not the shooter in the June 24 incident that also left another teenager seriously wounded.