Comments on: BREAKING!! : URGENT!! : Two Arrested In Opal Page Murder Case – 5.11.09 6:28 PM EDT

By: Nelson County Life Magazine : News And Weather For Nelson County, VA & Wintergreen » Defendant In Opal Page Murder Case Makes Thursday Nelson Court Appearance : 7.16.09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:12:10 +0000

[...] School in Afton, Virginia. Authorities developed the case against the pair rather quickly and made the arrests four days later on May 11th. The two have remained in jail without bond as the case preparation continues by the VA Commonwealth [...]

By: Shocked-still

Shocked-still — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:49:30 +0000

By age 7- you know right from wrong, you have a concience, you have GUILT. Yeah, it’s understandable that some are mad about people -so called – defending these MEN but its even more understandable for people to be mad at those of you who DID NOT know them. Let the court system handle it!!! As stated above ridiculing people who are trying to vent, grieve, express, or whatever isnt necessary. I know for a fact that when you are mad/upset/angry/histerical/shocked/ etc…. grammer is most likely the LAST thing on your mind.

For those of you who are being so thoughtless and disrespectful: Stop and take a look at what you are really saying. to the people who are DEVESTATED about this whole occurance. you are kicking them when they are low. its not ethical!

Please- for Heaven’s sake- be a little more respectful.

By: Someone from the county

Someone from the county — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:26:03 +0000

I have read through every post, and am astonished at what sounds like sympathy for these two boys, they did not have sympaty for Mrs. Page. I’m not saying everyone had sympathy but most of the teenagers here did, and if you knew Chris and Austin so well, you would know the trouble they have been in and out of their whole entire teenage life…I would have never guessed that Chris would have done something like this, but it doesn’t surprise me with Austin, I do not know Austin’s parents so I am not judging them at all…but I know Chris’s family let the boys get by with whatever they wanted, and they never had to suffer any consequences for any of their actions. So he never thought anything he did was wrong…I’m not saying Chris wasn’t a nice person at one point in his life..because he was…but with no guidence in his life…what was he supposed to learn? He had to learn the hard way.

By: HickoryFlower

HickoryFlower — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:02:11 +0000

I know it doesn’t seem like events such as this could happen in our quiet, little town and I sympathize with everyone’s feelings expressed so far. I grew up for a time with Austin, he was my neighbor, and I couldn’t fathom the idea that he was capable of murder.

While I don’t live in Nelson County anymore I’ve been keeping up with this on the website and I just feel extreme sadness for both boys and Mrs. Page’s family. I am proud of the Sherrif’s Office for responding and closing this case so quickly. While this is a good place for everyone to vent out their feelings we must remember that it’s in the court’s hands now and ultimately in God’s. As much as we want to express what we would do to these boys if we had them in a room alone, or what their parents should have done, this doesn’t change the fact that we have lost a dear member of the community. As much I would like to think that this kind of things doesn’t happen in Nelson County, I can’t.

I’m glad that the community of Nelson County can come together like this and mourn, even if you’re only here in spirit.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:39:17 +0000

Neither of these boys had a history of violence,I like everyone else is shocked and deeply upset that this has happened,because it was a stupid ridiculous crime,and I know that if it was my Grandma like anyone else’s I’d rejoice that these two criminals were caught.I think that prison is the right place for them,and in no way am I defending them,but it just needs to be said that neither of these boys or atleast one of them who I knew,had a history of being a nice guy,who made a lot of mistakes (not speaking of this one yet) but had a good personality.I’m really upset like everyone else,that this could happen in my home town,and I want the best for the Page family,and the safety of the senior citizens in Nelson,but I wanted to respectfully put on the record,that although this whole thing is cold-blooded and whatever punishment that is dished out is most certainly deserved to some degree,that it’s not like these two were born cold killers,and a little respect to their families is due instead of talking about which death sentence you’d like for these two and etc. If it was your son,or your friend,you’d have not one but two things to remorse deeply about in the Page murder,the loss of a good woman,and the shock of knowing that your friend/family has completly done a 360 for the worse.Some of you should put a little more sensitivity into ALL areas of this situation,not just the one that makes the most sense to you.In no way am I defending what happened or trying to make anyone feel better about these guys,but I’m hurting and I know a lot of people who are too,for both the Page family, the two boys,and the families. So stop taking a serious issue for everybody and making it about argueing,because none of us have any control over what happened,and what will happen to them,it’s selfish and a lot more people are grieving outside of this message board,and this is giving everyone a lot more fuel to the fire to keep talking and disrespecting the families.

By: Frknface

Frknface — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:41:05 +0000

Thanks G. that was well said.

By: worried

worried — Wed, 13 May 2009 03:36:00 +0000

Pray, Pray,Pray. Give ur life 2 GOD. ……..

By: G

Wed, 13 May 2009 02:40:26 +0000

I can not believe that people are wasting their time criticizing everyones grammar and people’s opinons that they have a right to have!!! The purpose of this website is to voice your opinions and not to point fingers at others. Just read the comment and you would get their point regaurdless of the grammar used. Spend your time more wisely by thinking about the reality of the situation and thinking about all of the peolpe who are stunned, heartbroken, and greiving through such a horrible time. And yes, probably most of these comments are left by high school students that actually knew these guys…this time is especally hard for them so its really not such a great time to criticize their comments.

By: Frknface

Frknface — Wed, 13 May 2009 02:04:42 +0000

LUB I SUGGEST YOU STOP THINKING ABOUT YOUR TAX MONEY AND START THINKING ABOUT HOW COLD AND HEARTLESS YOU JUST SOUNDED WITH THAT VERY UNINTELIGENT STATEMENT YOU JUST MADE.just saying.

By: NCHS STUDENT

NCHS STUDENT — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:03:16 +0000

Ris- Again agreed. whats worse that sitting in prision living with the knowledge that you took someone’s life.

was your last statement supose to be ironic?

By: NCHS STUDENT

NCHS STUDENT — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:10:18 +0000

completely agree nelson girl. people do need to have decency and respect.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:58:58 +0000

“Alies” I completely understand that some are devestated by the actions of Chris and Austin and I get that they want to defend them. But honestly, is if fair to “point the finger” at the entire school system? I don’t think it is. Everyone, every place has it’s flaws- clearly. It’s very difficult to understand why either of them would do it- i can’t wrap my mind around it. I’m not going to say hurtful things.. it’s not ethical. Some of the things you are saying about the school system MAY be true BUT keep in mind that it’s those FEW people that are like that-not the ENTIRE thing. and Yeah teachers and administrators should NOT under ANY circumstances “play by their own rules” but they’re people too. You want people to sit back and read and THINK about what they are saying to do to Chris and Austin- that they are stooping to their level.. You should do the same. Pointing fingers ((to outside parties)) really isnt going to help much at all at this point. When all of this goes to trial, the real story will come out. and HOPEFULLY all the facts will be there. Maybe it’ll allow closure for everyone thats hurt by this horrific occurance. My prayers are out to ALL that are effected by this.. honestly and whole-heartedly. My deepest empathy for the friends of Austin and Chris- i’m sure it’s not easy.

By: Nelson County Neighbor

Nelson County Neighbor — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:37:42 +0000

John if your comment was directed at me, thank you. Reality.

By: just me

just me — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:30:55 +0000

everyone just stop being mean……understand each other

By: who cares

who cares — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:28:58 +0000

hey misti ramsey it doez matter if they were close to them…….they haft to deal with stress to and they get an inside look on what they were like so dont hate