Bio

George Franklin Page was born on March 15, 1940. He grew up in North Carolina. He would later serve in the military.

Page enlisted in the military and spent 16 years in service. This included time during the Vietnam War. His role in the military was that of a mechanic. After returning from Vietnam, those close to him noted significant changes in his behavior. His former wife claimed that he became distant and struggled to connect with others. She mentioned that after he came home, there were many nights when he would wander around the house, sometimes drinking and often crying. She felt that something traumatic must have happened to him while he was in Vietnam.

Page's mental health became a concern after his military service. His former wife's experiences suggested he might have faced issues related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, known as PTSD. She said he hardly talked about his time in the war and seemed troubled by it. Their daughter also remembered moments when he acted strangely. During one incident, he shouted about "Charlie," a term often used during the Vietnam War, indicating that he might have been reliving a traumatic memory.

Despite his military background, there were conflicting reports about the nature of his PTSD. A psychiatrist testified at his trial that Page did not have combat-related PTSD because he served in a non-combat role. However, some military records indicated that he was in a conflict area, and it's recognized that PTSD can affect individuals in various military roles.

Page dealt with mental health issues and alcoholism. He had treatment for depression and received medication for mental health disorders.

Murder Story

On February 27, 1995, George Franklin Page shot and killed Winston-Salem police officer Stephen Levi Amos. Page used a high-powered rifle to fire several shots from the window of his apartment. One of the bullets struck Officer Amos in the chest, causing a fatal injury.

After the shooting, police officers arrived at the scene. They spoke with Page, who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis. He expressed a desire to speak with his psychologist and psychiatrist. Following negotiations, he agreed to leave his weapon and accompany an officer and his psychiatrist to the psychologist's office. Page was taken into custody shortly after.

On April 26, 1996, Page was sentenced to death in Forsyth County Superior Court for the murder of Officer Amos. The conviction was affirmed by the North Carolina Supreme Court in 1997. Years later, in 2004, execution dates were set, but stays were issued by various judges.

Page had a history of mental health issues, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and bipolar disorder. His military service in Vietnam and struggles with alcoholism were noted during his trial. Testimonies from his family indicated that he had undergone significant changes following his return from the war.