Steve Nixon indicted on murder charges; Richmond Fire Captain now charged with murder after Lanca...

A Richmond Fire Captain is now charged with murder in connection with a deadly boating accident that killed a Glen Allen woman back in July.

[Abby]

This is just such a tragedy for so many. Perhaps all you boaters can learn from what took place on the Rappahannock last July. Beer and boating definitely don't mix.

[Mike]

They keep adding charges. They really want to hang this guy

[Morris Shifflett]

Yup, and he is still probably getting paid full salary by the city and they are holding his job...way to go City of Richmond, our tax dollars at work.

[anonymous]

Mrs Morris Shifflett, you think you know so much. Well Mr. Nixon is on unpaid leave and has been for several months. SO get your facts straight. I am very close to him and work for the city. His job is not being held FYI !!!!!!! His job depends on the outcome of the court case. Don't spread stuff yuo know nothing about.

[anonymous]

Also, Steve is a great man and still is. Yes this man used poor judgment and lack of self discipline that night in July. Many boaters have done the same thing on the water and just have been lucky. He should pay for his actions no doubt, but murder that is tough to swallow. This man grieves and suffers daily about his actions and will live with what he done the rest of his life. It wasn't like his actions were intentional. I have worked right beside this man many days and he loved his family and his brother and his finance, he would have never jeopardized anyone if he thought he was unable to operate that vessel. If he was so messed up then hoe come the other 5 adults didn't stop him from driving

[chesterfield]

i think they went to far with the murder charge. Yes the man should have got the other charges...but not murder! Yes someone was killed but he did not murder her

[Judy]

Morris Shifflett wrote:

Yup, and he is still probably getting paid full salary by the city and they are holding his job...way to go City of Richmond, our tax dollars at work.

Innocent UNTIL proven guilty. They can not do anything until he is found guilty of the crime by a jury of his peers. That is a right that is afforded to each and everyone one of us.

I'm still wondering how that can charge him with murder and involuntary manslaughter on the same person. I can see the Involuntary manslaughter but by definition alone I can not see how they can do murder. Or how they can charge with 2 different charges for a single death of a single person.

Murder: unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

Involuntary manslaughter: is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought

[anonymous]

Isn't the murder charge based on the fact that he killed someone in the commission of another felony?

[Ed Mackie]

Enjoy jail dbag!!

[Jeryl]

Abby wrote:

This is just such a tragedy for so many. Perhaps all you boaters can learn from what took place on the Rappahannock last July. Beer and boating definitely don't mix.

I will agree, Abby. It really is a tragedy for everyone involved.

It was not premeditated; it was a STUPID accident that should have never happened. Whatever life Steve Nixon had in the past is now gone. That goes for Amanda's family and everyone connected to this misfortune.

It was supposed to be a day of fun for all, but instead because of bad decisions, it turned out to be a nightmare.

Because I am not directly connected to this incident, I do not feel vindictive toward Steve as some may be at this point. I can only imagine the pain that everyone is going through. While Steve’s entire professional career was dedicated to savings lives, his own actions ended up taking one. As a community, this is sad for all of us.

I wish everyone involved the best.

[Abby]

Jeryl wrote:

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I will agree, Abby. It really is a tragedy for everyone involved.
It was not premeditated; it was a STUPID accident that should have never happened. Whatever life Steve Nixon had in the past is now gone. That goes for Amanda's family and everyone connected to this misfortune.
It was supposed to be a day of fun for all, but instead because of bad decisions, it turned out to be a nightmare.
Because I am not directly connected to this incident, I do not feel vindictive toward Steve as some may be at this point. I can only imagine the pain that everyone is going through. While Steve’s entire professional career was dedicated to savings lives, his own actions ended up taking one. As a community, this is sad for all of us.
I wish everyone involved the best.

There is nothing good to come from any of this. The court has decided it really wants to crucify this man. I just hope a little compassion can be shown towards him and his loved ones.

[adbfan]

i dont think murder is appropriate...involuntary manslaughter maybe but not murder...

[not a teahead]

Abby wrote:

<quoted text> There is nothing good to come from any of this. The court has decided it really wants to crucify this man. I just hope a little compassion can be shown towards him and his loved ones.

just shut up abby, you are never kind to others who have done less than that bum. u can't help but support the white boy.

[not a teahead]

adbfan wrote:

i dont think murder is appropriate...involuntary manslaughter maybe but not murder...

add some more charges that bum knew better

[not a teahead]

Judy wrote:

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Innocent UNTIL proven guilty. They can not do anything until he is found guilty of the crime by a jury of his peers. That is a right that is afforded to each and everyone one of us.
I'm still wondering how that can charge him with murder and involuntary manslaughter on the same person. I can see the Involuntary manslaughter but by definition alone I can not see how they can do murder. Or how they can charge with 2 different charges for a single death of a single person.
Murder: unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
Involuntary manslaughter: is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought

truth be known, you can't see at all.

[not a teahead]

chesterfield wrote:

i think they went to far with the murder charge. Yes the man should have got the other charges...but not murder! Yes someone was killed but he did not murder her

yeah, you think! wheres your opinion on other situations that warranted an up-grade of charges. SOCK IT TO HIM.

[not a teahead]

anonymous wrote:

Also, Steve is a great man and still is. Yes this man used poor judgment and lack of self discipline that night in July. Many boaters have done the same thing on the water and just have been lucky. He should pay for his actions no doubt, but murder that is tough to swallow. This man grieves and suffers daily about his actions and will live with what he done the rest of his life. It wasn't like his actions were intentional. I have worked right beside this man many days and he loved his family and his brother and his finance, he would have never jeopardized anyone if he thought he was unable to operate that vessel. If he was so messed up then **** come the other 5 adults didn't stop him from driving

sometimes good law-abiding men break the law for no reason. SOCK IT TO HIM.

[not a demorat]

not a teahead wrote:

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add some more charges that bum knew better

dont be hatin cause you cant swim and enjoy the water....... they say turds float, so you should be safe.......

[not a teahead]

not a demorat wrote:

<quoted text>dont be hatin cause you cant swim and enjoy the water....... they say turds float, so you should be safe.......

i guess you've already tried the back-stroke, eh sewer gator.

[not a demorat]

not a teahead wrote:

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i guess you've already tried the back-stroke, eh sewer gator.

works much better than the bLack stroke....... straight to the bottom where you belong bottom feeder