There are now 2 “final” maps plus new information regarding the Trayvon Martin shooting below – make sure you scroll down a bit!
A quick background…
I originally analyzed the Trayvon Martin – George Zimmerman crime scene map on 3/27 and this posting is now”retired:”
https://bcclist.com/2012/03/27/trayvon-martin-george-zimmerman-map
My final map from 4/2 was 100% confirmed by Zimmerman’s neighbor and friend, Frank Taaffe, on 5/10.
Final map from 4/2 (update: there’s a final map version 2 here):
Taaffe effectively blowing Zimmerman’s Stand Your Ground and/or self defense claim on 5/10:
I’ve published this new blog posting regarding the Trayvon Martin – George Zimmerman shooting as the original map posting was getting overly lengthy with case updates and incredibly insightful comments. Without further ado…
On 5/14, Angela Corey files a list of witnesses and evidence in the George Zimmerman – Trayvon Martin shooting case:
Highlights from the above…
The list includes new video evidence from the night of the shooting — both from the 7-Eleven store where Trayvon reportedly purchased Skittles and Arizona iced tea and from a clubhouse in Retreat at Twin Lakes, the townhouse complex where the teen was killed.
Also included in the evidence are phone records — Zimmerman’s from Feb. 20 to Feb. 28 and from March 7 to March 22, Trayvon’s from Jan. 1 through March 1, and those of an unnamed witness labeled “W8” from Feb. 26 through April 2.
Five fire-rescue personnel are listed as witnesses. So are a fingerprints expert with Sanford police, and FDLE experts in the fields of firearms, DNA, trace evidence and fingerprints.
Look for updates — plenty of them are to come! But, I’m guessing this blog posting doesn’t pick up as much traction as the other so your eyes won’t be bugging out while your concentration wanes. 🙂
Update from 5/14 (I found it 5/15) – FBI may charge George Zimmerman with a hate crime in the shooting of Trayvon Martin:
http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/fbi-seeks-charge-george-zimmerman-hate-crime/nN5pR/
The FBI sure did take their time, eh? I assume they wanted to break down the “f_cking coons” comment even better than what can be heard here…
I hope/assume the FBI is doing the same with the cries for help.
Thank you, Marilyn and Christie.
Update from 5/15 – Though completely unrelated to this case, I experienced – first hand – a young African American male being chased earlier today because somebody thought his music was too loud. Video here:
https://bcclist.com/2012/05/15/racial-profiling-in-america/
The guy being chased was visibly shaken after the confrontation. “I didn’t know what to do — this person just kept following me for no reason.” Ring a bell, anyone?
Update from 5/15 (I found it 5/16) – Zimmerman’s Medical Report Shows LIKELY Broken Nose, Lacerations After Trayvon Martin Shooting:
Just like the bond hearing when the MSM was infatuated by who threw the first punch, ABC News is reporting something that’s insignificant/doesn’t matter. Why, though? To keep the case alive and well so that people continue viewing their stories? That’s my guess. “This is an ABC News EXCLUSIVE!”
Zimmerman’s head injury that required soap/water as treatment, a likely broken nose, and back pain – all seen by pausing the above clip at the :31 mark – doesn’t matter to this murder case…at all.
What does matter? The fact that Zimmerman should have ended his 911 call, walked due west (update: or north as seen in this map) to his parked truck, and waited for police to show up instead of stalking, harassing, and preying upon his unarmed neighbor.
Update from 5/16 (I found it 5/17) – Trayvon Martin Case Shadowed by Series of Sanford Police Department Missteps:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/17/us/trayvon-martin-case-shadowed-by-police-missteps.html
From the original George Zimmerman – Trayvon Martin blog posting on 3/27 (so, not in the update section)…
“At the least, the Sanford Police Department absolutely sucks and Zimmerman should have been arrested.”
Thank you, tchoupi.caillou and CommonSenseForChange.
Update from 5/16 (I found it 5/17) – Trayvon Martin Did Not Have Injured Knuckles:
http://video.msnbc.msn.com/nightly-news/47453093/#47453093
Florida teenager, Trayvon Martin, died from a single bullet wound to his chest fired from a gun at intermediate range, according to an autopsy report prepared by a medical examiner and reviewed today by NBC News. There was one other fresh injury on Martin’s body, according to the report, an abrasion, no more than a quarter of an inch in size to his left ring finger below the knuckle.
Thank you,tchoupi.caillou.
Here’s an example of a MSM (Fox News) story that should apparently be redacted/corrected…
Autopsy results reportedly indicate Trayvon Martin suffered injuries to knuckles:
Update from 5/17 (I found it 5/18) – George Zimmerman Trayvon Martin Discovery File Is Released to the Public:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/93960335/Documents#fullscreen
The Wall Street Journal breaks down the evidence document dump a bit (though I’ll definitely be thoroughly reviewing this file over the weekend)…
http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2012/05/17/document-dump-george-zimmerman-discovery-file/
Why doesn’t the Wall Street Journal mention that the voices crying for help were apparently not Zimmerman’s (as mentioned above and in the original map posting)?
Because this wasn’t entered in as evidence yet? I’m not sure as I haven’t read the entire file but the screams for help apparently not being Zimmerman’s deserves at least a footnote in this article, right?
Here’s similar “cries for help” coverage from the Miami Herald…
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/17/2804894/cries-in-the-night-witnesses-conflict.html
The above link also mentions a witness saying the confrontation came closer to him (as blog commenter Toneii points out) and that Zimmerman and Trayvon were in a mixed martial-arts combat position (as blog commenter CommonSenseForChange points out). Interesting since Zimmerman was said to have been unsuspectingly attacked from behind. Or, was he attacked from behind, then there was an argument, and then they got into a grappling position. Right…
Here’s USA Today’s coverage of the evidence document’s release…
Thank you, CommonSenseForChange, Toneii, jo, bunny620 and anybody I missed on this Trayvon Martin George Zimmerman document dump update!
Update from 5/18 – Here’s the MSM (via CNN.com) unnecessarily stirring the pot w/ both Trayvon Martin and Zimmerman supporters (though THC being in Trayvon’s system didn’t have any part in his death and could have been from days/weeks prior):
Update from 5/18 – Crime Scene Photos for George Zimmerman Trayvon Martin Shooting:
http://www.wtsp.com/news/photo-gallery.aspx?storyid=255685
Thank you, Spoutlette.
Update from 5/18 – Trayvon Martin’s Friend Gives a Chilling Account of Trayvon’s Final Moments – Full Transcript:
http://www.democracynow.org/2012/5/18/i_know_he_was_scared_trayvon
It matches the timing and Zimmerman’s vehicle location mentioned in the original posting’s final map – seen above and below:
Thank you, Jim.
Update from 5/21 – ABC News, Fox News, and Alan Dershowitz think Zimmerman’s Murder 2 charge should be dropped:
http://gma.yahoo.com/george-zimmerman-case-charges-dropped-080020734–abc-news-topstories.html
If ABC News really believes this case comes down to who started the confrontation (by leaving his vehicle and stalking, harassing, preying upon, etc. an unarmed teenage neighbor walking home with some snacks), then they just contradicted themselves in the report above.
Note: Harvard Professor Alan Dershowitz has been attacking Angela Corey on this case for sometime. At one point, he even said Corey took on the case (by APPOINTMENT of Rick Scott) for political reasons. I wonder what his beef is with Ms. Corey?
Update from 5/21 – Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman DNA Evidence Analysis:
Annoyed by digging through the evidence dump for DNA info? Frustrated the MSM isn’t covering the DNA evidence fully? Here’s a blood evidence guide by Princss6:
http://princss6.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/blood-evidence.pdf
Update from 5/23 (though the link’s URL indicates 5/22) – Zimmerman is literally the definition of a crazed vigilante:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/22/2813681/zimmerman-rode-with-cops-ripped.html
Thank you, princss6.
Not to bring up the tattoos again – sorry, tchoupi – but, are those theatrical mask tattoos that Zimmerman sports or masks worn by vigilantes like The Bald Knobbers?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Baldknobbersrr.jpg
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigilante
Update from 5/23 – A new map that Zimmerman’s defense team will not like…at all:
I wondered why, on 5/10, Frank Taaffe would blow Zimmerman’s Stand Your Ground and/or self defense case. See map and YouTube video in the header of this posting.
Not that Taaffe’s sloppy reenactment matters – Zimmerman still should have never been a step south of the T in the original “final” map – but, the hurdle will be insurmountable for O’Mara if this new “final” map ends up being correct.
Brandy Green – Tracy Martin’s girlfriend – stated the day after the murder that Trayvon was sitting on her porch and then somebody shot him up by the T.
I’m guessing, as blog commenter aussie mentioned on 5/16, there’s a witness (Chad?) and/or some sort of evidence at/near her porch that hasn’t been released yet. And, that, my fellow amateur investigators, is the nail in Zimmerman’s coffin.
Rightfully confused by the Twin Trees part of the map above? Here’s some text to accompany it…
Zimmerman would be looking over his left shoulder or in his mirrors at Trayvon starting to head towards the south portion of Twin Trees around the 1:34 mark of his 911 call. Note: Even though he was horrible at giving direction during the entire call, this route also coordinates well with Zimmerman eventually saying Trayvon is running towards to back entrance.
Trayvon starts running south on Twin Trees around the 2:08 mark of Zimmerman’s 911 call. Zimmerman leaves his vehicle around 2:15, starts chasing Trayvon south on Twin Trees around 2:17, mentions that “He ran” just past the first gap between the buildings around 2:39 (Trayvon is just about to turn east on Twin Trees at that same time), and Zimmerman no longer has the unarmed teen in sight. Zimmerman slows his pace around 2:47 – well after being told to stop following Trayvon – and either continues walking or completely stops. Note: You can clearly hear audible clicking, tapping, knocking, etc. noises starting around the 2:49 mark of Zimmerman’s 911 call which ends around the 4:12 mark.
In the meantime, Trayvon is on his back porch catching his breath and talking to Dee Dee. Note: I assume he let Chad know he was home and that some creepy dude was chasing him but maybe not. As – or shortly after the 911 call ends – Zimmerman continues stalking, harassing, and preying upon his unarmed neighbor by proceeding east on Twin Trees instead of returning to his vehicle as instructed.
While walking east on Twin Trees, Zimmerman spots Trayvon on his porch talking to Dee Dee and heads north towards the teen. In an attempt to protect Chad and/or not allow a stranger to somehow enter his house, Trayvon runs away from the porch towards the T to the north and the scuffle, wrestling match, etc. eventually begins south of it.
Update from 5/23 – Is Zimmerman’s vehicle parked in crime scene pic #91? As noted here on May 31st and as mentioned in Zimmerman’s reenactment released June 21st, Zimmerman drives a Honda Ridgeline. The Nissan Titan pictured below is similar in size/style to the Honda Ridgeline and may have been used in lieu of Zimmerman’s actual vehicle.
The location of the vehicle seen in this pic is exactly where Taafee and my final maps indicated Zimmerman’s vehicle was parked the night of the shooting…
Source: http://www.wtsp.com/news/photo-gallery.aspx?storyid=255685
Update from 5/24 – Zimmerman, prosecutors want evidence private in Trayvon Martin case:
“Prosecutors said some of Zimmerman’s statements were inconsistent with physical evidence and statements from other witnesses.
“(The) Defendant has provided law enforcement with numerous statements, some of which are contradictory …” the prosecution’s motion said.
Zimmerman’s attorney Mark O’Mara also wants to keep private text messages, emails and journal entries the defendant made, at least until he can review them.
O’Mara said releasing the information would “adversely affect the proper administration of justice in this case, and may make it impossible to find an appropriate jury unaffected by this information.”
If granted – Florida is about as open as it comes with public records – there must be some pretty intense/damning stuff that we’ll be hearing during the trial…
Update from 5/24 – Photos from the evidence dump of Zimmerman’s shoes:
BccList.com commenter CommonSenseForChange asks:
“In the evidence photos, the pictures of Zimmerman’s boot show debris, grass and a some serious soaking on the FRONT, but the back of the boots looks pretty clean. Wouldn’t that mean he was the one on top?”
Excellent observation!
Update from 5/27 – What’s up with this “John” witness?
“John” was the 6th caller within the gated community to phone 911 that night. The first was Zimmerman’s and the second was the call where you can hear the fatal shot. Here are calls #3 – #6 with time stamps (but no need to watch this clip now).
Thank you, Sproutlette.
The murder is said to happen at 7:16:58 pm. The police arrived at the scene of the shooting around 7:19:30 pm and Zimmerman surrenders seconds thereafter.
“John’s” call came into 911 at 7:18:00 pm. So, 1:02 after the gunshot and around 1:30 before the cops show up at the shooting scene.
So, why is “John” going to have a hell of a time on the witness stand? Use the timeline text below and see the YouTube clip embedded here…
bcclist.com/2012/05/14/trayvon-martin-george-zimmerman-court-proceedings-and-trial/#comment-16635
At the 9:45 mark of this video, “John” said he locked the door, dialed 911, and as soon as he…
“Picked up on 911 (so, at 7:18:00 pm)...a couple seconds later as we were about to make our way upstairs…it sounded like a rock hit a window. I’ve never heard a gunshot before but now knowing that was the gunshot that I heard…”
To recap, “John” heard a gunshot at 7:18:00 pm as he picked up with 911 and was running upstairs with his fiancee. That, of course, is impossible since the shot was recorded at 7:16:58 pm. Yes, “John’s” recorded statement was under oath.
Some more things I noted about the interview on YouTube (again, seen here)…
bcclist.com/2012/05/14/trayvon-martin-george-zimmerman-court-proceedings-and-trial/#comment-16635
At the 14:40, 16:50, 26:26, and 28:34 marks, “John” says he went back inside. At 19:09 he says, “When I first walked out there.” At 28:11, he caught himself saying, “I ran back inside.” At 29:15, “John” makes sure the interviewers know how long he wants investigators to believe he was outside. “It was 1, 2, I’m calling 911, inside.”
But, before the 14:40 mark and also at the 24:28 mark, “John” said he only opened his patio door to see what was going on and yelled at the two people wrestling around.
Also, during “John’s” recorded witness statement on YouTube, he stated that his fiancée told him to not open the patio door when the voices came closer to their unit. That’s probably not true. Somebody would likely never say “Don’t open the patio door!” if it was being opened in an attempt to listen to whatever the unidentified commotion was outside before the shot. The fiancée may have said, “Don’t go outside!” — just like the female caller that was scolding Jeremy during her call when the gunshot is heard — but “John’s” fiancee probably wouldn’t have told him to not open the door to hear more.
Finally, “John” says, “No lie, at least 20 seconds later, the cops were there” during his recorded witness statement. Why is he so adamant about something like this? He wasn’t able to give specific timing during the whole witness account – he said everything just flew by which is understandable – but he clearly states the cops showed up 20 seconds after the shot. The first officer actually showed up around 1:30 after the shot was fired. This would give somebody that was outside during the scuffle and/or shot plenty of time to ??? and then run inside whereas the 20 second time-frame “John” SWEARS by is obviously much narrower.
The ultimate question is: Was “John” outside during the scuffle and shot? At the 32:54 mark of the recorded statement on YouTube, he apparently lied again about hearing a shot after/as he connected with 911 and ran upstairs. But, why?
My guess: “John” did NOT want to be known as somebody that was outside when the scuffle and/or shot occurred. But, why not? The truth is easier than apparently lying under oath. Unless, of course, “John” was doing something outside that he shouldn’t have been.
Lastly: Was “John” wearing a white tshirt as 911 caller #3 noted? You guessed it — caller #3 was “John’s” next door neighbor…
https://bcclist.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/trayvon-martin-george-zimmerman-witness-map.jpg
Note: This wouldn’t be the first time “John” – witness #6 – has changed his story:
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/may/25/nation/la-na-zimmerman-witnesses-20120526
Though, it would be the first time “John” changed a story that he gave under oath.
Update from 5/31 – Why isn’t the state of Florida charging Zimmerman with 1st Degree Murder…yet?
During the bond hearing, we were told more charges could come. Is the prosecutor referencing a 1st Degree Murder charge?
Until (literally) today, I figured it would be tough to prove – as required by law – that Zimmerman’s murder was premeditated or planned (unless new evidence comes out). And then a light bulb went off…
“These assholes, they always get away.”
It’s an obvious fact that Trayvon, an unarmed teenager returning home with some snacks, didn’t get away. So, was Zimmerman’s murder premeditated? A jury may be left to decide whether Zimmerman intended to make sure this “asshole” didn’t get away by murdering his prey minutes before police arrived.
1st Degree Murder in Florida:
For a charge of first degree murder based on a premeditated killing, the prosecutor must show the defendant’s specific intent to kill.
(“These assholes, they always get away.”)
The prosecutor often must establish an advance plan or design formed to carry out the homicide. To establish premeditation, the prosecutor may need to present evidence about the defendant’s activities or steps taken to prepare for the killing.
(Such as, the unlawful chase and tapping noises heard during Zimmerman’s 911 call and depicted here:
https://bcclist.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/trayvon-martin-george-zimmerman-map-911-call-timing.jpg)
Florida requires the prosecution of “felony murder,” which also leads to a first degree murder charge, when the defendant commits homicide while during the commission of a specified felony or an attempt to carry out a felony. State laws include a list of felonies that qualify a homicide as first degree murder. These felonies include burglary, home-invasion robbery, kidnapping, sexual battery, and many other offenses, including the murder of another person and aggravated stalking. While the prosecutor must prove that the defendant intended to participate in the underlying felony, the state can proceed with the charge even if the defendant did not personally perform the killing.
2nd Degree Murder in Florida:
Second degree murder lacks the premeditation often required for the prosecution of a first degree murder.
To prove second degree murder, a prosecutor must show that the defendant acted according to a “depraved mind” without regard for human life. Florida state laws permit the prosecution of second degree murder when the killing lacked premeditation or planning, but the defendant acted with enmity toward the victim or the two had an ongoing interaction or relationship. Unlike first degree murder, second degree murder does not necessarily require proof of the defendant’s intent to kill.
Update from 6/1 – Prosecutors are asking for Zimmerman’s bond to be revoked and he be sent back to jail for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin:
Prosecutors in the George Zimmerman case contest that Zimmerman told his wife about the PayPal donations he was receiving while in jail, and that she lied in the bond hearing about being aware of these funds.
Prosecutors also said that Zimmerman had a second passport in addition to the one he surrendered to police after he was released on $150,000 bond.
The prosecution went on to say that Zimmerman “intentionally deceived the court” with wife and talked about monies received “in code to hide what they were doing.”
If a judge decides that there was wrong-doing and Zimmerman’s wife lied, he can be sent back to jail.
I have a feeling this isn’t the last time we hear about a lie that George and Shellie Zimmerman have told.
Update from 6/1 – Zimmerman’s bail revoked, has 48 hours to return to jail in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin:
Thank you, bunny620.
2 things…
1) Seeing that a defense case hasn’t been established yet for Zimmerman – and it seems impossible to dream one up given what’s currently known – I wonder if he makes it back to jail alive.
Meaning, if Zimmerman was being painted as a gun totting hero (instead of goat), I can see how he would possibly be interested in serving time. But, as a goat, I can’t imagine somebody of his nature wanting to be told what to do for the next 20+ years starting this Sunday.
2) Now that Shellie Zimmerman could face charges for lying under oath during the bond hearing, I wonder if she comes clean if/when Zimmerman makes it back to his jail cell.
Prosecution’s Motion to Revoke Zimmerman’s Bond:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/95589216/Prosecutors-motion-to-revoke-George-Zimmerman-s-bond
Thank you, princss6 and jo.
Update from 6/3 – Zimmerman’s credibility may be issue in Trayvon Martin case:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-06-02/zimmerman-credibility/55346970/1
Ya think, USA Today? The content within the above link isn’t Update section worthy…at all…but the story makes me scratch my head a bit.
I’m also confused as to why – less than 12 hours later – CNN pulled the story from their homepage about Zimmerman’s bond being revoked due to his lies. Moreover (but maybe more understandably), I don’t know why there wasn’t ongoing nightly news coverage on Saturday about Zimmerman’s deceitfulness.
However brief the MSM’s coverage of his shadiness has been to date, if Zimmerman’s smart he’ll turn himself in VERY early today (Sunday) and avoid the media covering his case (and numerous lies to date) again on Monday.
Update from 6/3 – Zimmerman returns to jail.
Completely shocked. Assuming bail isn’t granted again, today begins Zimmerman’s 20+ years of taking somebody else’s orders.
Update from 6/11 – Debating George Zimmerman Supporters Is Worthless:
https://bcclist.com/2012/06/13/debating-george-zimmerman-supporters-is-worthless/
Update from 6/12 – Shellie Zimmerman, wife of Trayvon Martin killer George Zimmerman, arrested on perjury charge:
I wonder if this story makes the nightly news as it should (in my opinion). I’ve specifically DVRed “ABC World News” since their coverage has been most appalling to date (in my opinion).
I’ll guess the prosecutors gave Shellie Zimmerman every chance to come clean. Does she have a fundraising site yet? Is witness #6, “John,” up next?
Thank you, Sleuth, San San B, and Loree.
Update: The CBS Evening News with Scott Peeley and ABC World News with Diane Sawyer (George Stephanopoulos filling in) ARE covering Shellie Zimmerman’s arrest tonight! I’m not sure of NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams covered her arrest…I could only DVR 2 shows at once. 🙂
Probable Cause Affidavit in Support of Capias for Shellie Nicole Zimmerman:
http://www.clickorlando.com/blob/view/-/14790490/data/1/-/x6n0xuz/-/Shellie-capias.pdf
Thank you, CommonSenseForChange.
Update from 6/19 – Shellie Zimmerman George Zimmerman Calls and Bank Statements Released:
George Zimmerman gave instructions in phone call with his wife, records show:
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2012/06/18/152823/zimmerman-gave-instructions-in.html
2 links that blog commenter tchoupi found interesting:
http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/06/george_zimmerman_jailhouse_calls_codes_money.php
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/trayvon-martin/
The 1st link details how stupid the Zs were. They must have over-inflated egos to believe you cheat everyone so easily.
The 2nd link provides all the files you need (just in case you don’t have them already).
Phone Calls and Bank Statements Here:
Thank you, Lonnie, Loree, and Tchoupi.
Update from 6/21 – George Zimmerman’s Initial Police, Interviews, and Statements:
http://gzlegalcase.com/index.php/press-releases/30-george-zimmerman-s-statements
It’s shocking how believable Zimmerman can be at times (even though the police should have used extra caution/disbelief seeing that an unarmed teenager was murdered).
Not surprisingly, there are holes in Zimmerman’s initial interview (that have been noted throughout the BccList.com blog postings)…
Zimmerman wasn’t the person crying for help…
Trayvon didn’t have 32 (sarcasm) DRY hands available to do all the punching, holding down, covering of the mouth, reaching for a gun, etc. that Zimmerman describes…
Zimmerman said Martin punched him repeatedly in the face.
“He grabbed my head and started hitting it into the sidewalk.”
Martin, he said, put his hand over Zimmerman’s mouth and nose and told him, “You’re going to die tonight.”
“When I slid, my jacket and my shirt came up, and when he said, ‘You’re going to die tonight,’ I felt his hand go down my side, and I thought he was going for my firearm.”
There was no DNA from Zimmerman on Trayvon’s hands. And, there were no injuries other than a SINGLE small cut to Trayvon’s knuckle…
http://princss6.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/blood-evidence.pdf
Florida teenager, Trayvon Martin, died from a single bullet wound to his chest fired from a gun at intermediate range, according to an autopsy report prepared by a medical examiner and reviewed today by NBC News. There was one other fresh injury on Martin’s body, according to the report, an abrasion, no more than a quarter of an inch in size to his left ring finger below the knuckle.
http://video.msnbc.msn.com/nightly-news/47453093/#47453093
Zimmerman shouldn’t have been an inch south of the T in the sidewalk if he was returning to his vehicle when attacked…
https://bcclist.com/2012/05/24/two-maps-of-the-george-zimmerman-and-trayvon-martin-chase/
Zimmerman’s non life threatening injuries didn’t need a bandage (that night at least), required warm/soapy water as treatment, and there was no brain damage or even concussion diagnosed…
31 second mark of this clip:
Meaning, lethal force via Stand Your Ground obviously wasn’t called for based on these minor injuries that Zimmerman sustained.
What bushes near the sidewalks did Trayvon jump out from behind (especially with witnesses saying the yelling voices were coming towards them)?
In an initial interview with police just after the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman described a life-and-death struggle that began when the youth “jumped out from the bushes.”
Update from 6/21 – George Zimmerman Reenacts Trayvon Martin’s Murder:
Question: Why is ABC News not showing the full reenactment (seen in the YouTube video above)?!?
Here’s a comprehensive link from Zimmerman’s legal team including his reenactment, interviews, and statements:
http://gzlegalcase.com/index.php/press-releases/30-george-zimmerman-s-statements
Update from 6/21 – The major issues with Zimmerman’s video reenactment:
https://bcclist.com/2012/06/22/george-zimmerman-video-reenactment-lies-and-interview-discrepancies/
Update from 6/29 – Recapping Zimmerman’s 2nd Bond Hearing:
https://bcclist.com/2012/06/29/recapping-george-zimmermans-2nd-bond-hearing/
Update from 6/29 (Originally posted to the comments section on 6/16) – Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin Clubhouse Videos Analyzed by BccList.com Blog Commenter Tchoupi:
As Tchoupi has concluded…
“It looks like George Zimmerman drove around the gated community for about 2 minutes passing by the clubhouse 5x before stopping at the mailboxes for 10 seconds and finally parking further east after a U-turn (pointing west) so that he could face the mailboxes right before calling SPD.”
Update from 7/5 – Zimmerman’s 2nd Bail Set at $1 Million by Judge Lester:
I admittedly don’t get and/or follow law but another bail amount being set for Zimmerman after everything that’s known to date is absolutely ludicrous.
Without being said, the State of Florida has already proved their general judicial incompetence during Casey Anthony’s trial but is the entire judicial system in the US completely messed up or just Florida (and/or presumably most of the deep south)?
Thank you, CommonSenseForTheChange.
Judge Kenneth Lester’s court order:
http://www.flcourts18.org/PDF/Press_Releases/SKMBT_363-V12070510360.pdf
It was mentioned on twitter that the 2nd bail amount may have been set by Judge Lester to avoid the possibility of a higher court overturning the case.
http://twitter.com/coreybking/status/220934693984538625
Again, I’m no regular follower of the seemingly warped judicial system but if true, this explanation finally makes some sort of sense.
Update from 7/5 – Zimmerman’s Legal Team Pleads for Donations:
This is what our judicial system has come to?
And, O’Mara states Zimmerman isn’t a danger to society. Hmmmm. Trayvon Martin, the officer he punched at a bar, his ex-fiancée, those that hired him as party security, and his doctor’s records definitely noted a history of Zimmerman’s aggression.
Update from 7/6 – Zimmerman Out of Jail Again:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18748256
Judge Lester better hope Zimmerman can keep his thoroughly documented – even in medical reports – mood swings under control over the next year or so until the trial. Otherwise, Lester and O’Mara will have a lot of explaining to do.
Also, if her husband had mood swings caused by Vyvanse (see bottom of Zimmerman’s doctor’s report) during their time together, Shellie Zimmerman will have lied under oath…again.
Lastly, from the above BBC link:
“The racially charged Trayvon Martin case has divided the US.”
I highly disagree. If you thoroughly look into what happened during Trayvon’s final 30 minutes or so, there’s no divide…at all.
Update from 7/9 – New Trayvon Martin George Zimmerman Evidence to Be Released at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2012:
The list of materials is here:
http://www.flcourts18.org/PDF/Press_Releases/redacted%20second%20discovery.pdf
Thank you, CommonSenseForChange, question everything trust no one, and willisnewton.
I’ll be in a meeting until 11+ am but will try — at the least — to moderate comments throughout the morning. Yes, that’s how I roll…worst Consultant ever. 😛
Update from 7/12 – New Trayvon Martin George Zimmerman Evidence Released:
https://bcclist.com/2012/07/12/trayvon-martin-george-zimmerman-2nd-evidence-release/
Thank you, blog commenter “question everything trust no one!”
A .pdf of the 2nd evidence dump can be accessed here:
http://www.news4jax.com/blob/view/-/15490330/data/1/-/kligxm/-/Zimmerman-documents.pdf
Update from 7/13 – Zimmerman’s Legal Team Files Motion to Disqualify Judge Lester:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/100020949/Motion-to-Disqualify-Lester
Yes, Mark O’Mara and George Zimmerman have officially burned every bridge with Judge Lester. I don’t understand this strategy. Seeing that Lester would oversee the hearing, I don’t think Zimmerman’s legal team is preparing a Stand Your Ground defense.
Thank you, diaryofasuccessfulloser, Riisey(Theresa) and question everything trust no one.
Update from 7/14 – Who Is Air Marshal Mark Osterman and What’s His Relationship with George Zimmerman?
Miami Herald report regarding Mark Osterman: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/07/13/2893981/air-marshal-took-zimmerman-in.html
Mark Osterman’s firing from the Seminole County Sherrif’s Department: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1998-08-18/news/9808170587_1_juan-diaz-osterman-diaz-romero
Mark Osterman’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mark.osterman.1 (Yes, both Mark and his wife Sondra Osterman “like” pro George Zimmerman related pages on Facebook)
Blog commenter Leelee points out that Mark Osterman has been present a few times in the evidence so far…
1) Shellie Zimmerman called him after the shooting.
2) At the re-enactment, he can be seen near a parked truck at the 1:05 mark here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewd1l6YWnW4
3) At Sanford Police Department with Zimmerman on February 29th in this video:
http://skydancingblog.com/2012/05/25/open-thread-new-police-video-of-george-zimmerman/
Blog commenter aussie also notes that Mark Osterman can (possibly) be seen in the M & I bank video. He’s (possibly) the last person shown to use the ATM around 6:37 pm (did Osterman see Trayvon Martin and alert Zimmerman?) in the first axiom amnesia clip below.
http://trayvon.axiomamnesia.com/video/mi-banking-surveillance-video/ (May require you to download a DivX video player…booo!)
Screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/AMCW9.png
Thank you, Leelee and aussie!
Update from 7/14 – Zimmerman’s Colleague, Friend, and Wife of Mark Osterman — Sondra Osterman — Suggested on Facebook That Zimmerman Listened to Police and “got his ass kicked for it.”
Of course, the only thing the Sanford Police Department dispatcher wanted Zimmerman to do was NOT follow Trayvon Martin. Instead, he harassed, stalked, preyed upon and murdered an unarmed teen.
Per the above, it sounds like the defense was going to suggest Zimmerman only exited his vehicle to get an address for the dispatcher. Meaning, that’s why Sondra said Zimmerman listened to police and got his ass kicked for doing so. We heard this explanation during Zimmerman’s reenactment video as well. If only police department audio recordings could lie. I also love how Sondra insists that once the evidence is released, naysayers will look like fools. I’m still waiting.
Yes, this screenshot of Sondra’s facebook wall is creepy as hell and I hope Mark and Sondra Osterman’s child (blurred out profile pic) somehow gets a shot at normalcy. I’m not joking or being overdramatic when I say that I’m genuinely scared for parts of this country like Central Florida.
Update from 7/16 – Witness 9 Accuses George Zimmerman of Molestation, Zimmerman Family of Racism:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/07/16/2897557/zimmerman-defense-attorney-will.html
I’ve been labeling Zimmerman as the creepy guy chasing unarmed teens through a neighborhood (before eventually shooting them) for sometime now. I’ve also mentioned the creepiness in which Zimmerman patrolled the GATED community with his lights off late at night while on Neighborhood Watch. But, this obviously takes it to the next level.
Note: As of 2:00 pm EDT, the story isn’t on CNN’s homepage. Hmmmmm — why not?
Blog commenters jo and So Interesting, thank you.
Update from 7/17 – Zimmerman says O’Mara knew about $37,000 in donations received:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/07/17/2898502/jail-call-says-defense-attorney.html
What are the repercussions of a defense attorney lying to the court? Ouch!
Update from 7/17 – Zimmerman blew $36K in 18 days on phones, Internet, credit cards and bills:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/07/17/2900145/zimmerman-spent-35k-on-cell-phones.html
Didn’t O’Mara state Zimmerman spent the money raised judiciously? Paying for 12+ month contracts upfront seems rather erratic. I must understand a different definition of judicious.
Also, Osterman indicated that Zimmerman lived a frugal life in his statement to the FDLE. I must understand a different definition of frugal as well.
Update from 7/24 – A Deeper Dive into Evidence Dump #2:
https://bcclist.com/2012/07/24/george-zimmerman-evidence-dump-2-a-deeper-dive/
Update from 7/31 – George Zimmerman Wants out of Seminole County:
Aside from discontinuing 24/7 security (a.k.a. Mark Osterman’s pay), I’ve got a cash saving idea for Zimmerman and his defense team — maybe contracts don’t need to be paid in full upfront as mentioned here (and above) on 7/17…
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/07/17/2900145/zimmerman-spent-35k-on-cell-phones.html
Thank you, Loree.
Update from 8/08 – Stand Your Ground Hearing for George Zimmerman?
https://bcclist.com/2012/08/08/stand-your-ground-hearing-for-george-zimmerman/
Thank you, Sharvey and diaryofasuccessfulloser.
Update from 8/09 – 3rd Trayvon Martin George Zimmerman Evidence Dump Released:
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-08-09/news/os-george-zimmerman-new-evidence-20120809_1_trayvon-martin-death-of-unarmed-teenager-george-zimmerman-case
I’ve yet to review the full 76 page evidence dump but it sounds a) Horribly redacted and b) Smutty. Neither of these things sound appealing to me.
Thank you, princss6, aussie, bgesq, and question everything trust no one.
Update from 8/09 – Why George Zimmerman Can’t Win a Stand Your Ground Hearing:
https://bcclist.com/2012/08/09/why-george-zimmerman-cant-win-a-stand-your-ground-hearing/
Update from 8/13 – Zimmerman defense appeals judge’s refusal to step down:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/08/13/2949940/zimmerman-defense-appeals-judges.html
Thank you, aussie and willisnewtown.
Update from 8/13 – O’Mara: “I’m not sure this is a stand your ground case…but rather a “traditional self-defense” case.”
http://globalgrind.com/news/george-zimmerman-trayvon-martin-mark-mara-legal-defense-major-announcement-details
Thank you, aussie and willisnewtown.
Update from 8/30 – Appeal Court Removes Judge Lester in George Zimmerman Case:
https://bcclist.com/2012/08/29/appeal-court-removes-judge-lester-in-george-zimmerman-case/
Thank you, CommonSenseForChange and willisnewtown.
The above posting is the 2nd of 5 postings that includes updates regarding the Trayvon Martin – George Zimmerman shooting. The others can be found here…
1 of 5…
https://bcclist.com/2012/03/27/trayvon-martin-george-zimmerman-map/
3 of 5…
https://bcclist.com/2012/06/29/recapping-george-zimmermans-2nd-bond-hearing/
4 of 5…
https://bcclist.com/2012/07/12/trayvon-martin-george-zimmerman-2nd-evidence-release/
5 of 5…
https://bcclist.com/2012/08/08/stand-your-ground-hearing-for-george-zimmerman/
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