Trayvon Martin Case: George Zimmerman Told Police Teen Attacked Him

Nearly a month after Trayvon Martin's killing, the account of what occurred the night of the teen's fatal confrontation with George Zimmerman is getting more complicated. As the public attempts to piece together what really happened on Feb. 26, more details have emerged telling Zimmerman's side of the story.

According to law enforcement authorities, Zimmerman, who maintained he shot the teen in self-defense, told local police that Martin punched him in the face, climbed on top of him and slammed his head into the sidewalk, the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Martin, who was black, was walking back to his father's house after a trip to the convenience store in Sanford, Fla., on Feb. 26. George Zimmerman, who was identified by his father as Hispanic, called 911 and told the dispatchers that the teen "looked suspicious."

Despite being told by a dispatcher not to follow the teen, Zimmerman left his car and approached Martin. Neighbors called 911 to report a scuffle, some cries for help, and gunshots. When police arrived, Zimmerman admitted shooting the unarmed teen. Zimmerman has neither been arrested nor charged.

The case has attracted national attention, with many calling for the shooter's arrest. But others have come to Zimmerman's defense, saying he is an "admirable person," and that safety, not race, was his main concern that evening. Zimmerman's lawyer has also spoken out against critics who have claimed his client is racist.

There is about a one-minute gap between when Zimmerman made the 911 call and when he came face-to-face with Martin that police say they're not sure what happened.

According to what Zimmerman told local officers, he lost sight of the teen and was returning to his SUV when Martin approached him and they exchanged words. He said Martin asked if he had a problem, Zimmerman replied no and reached for his cell phone. He then alleges that Martin said "well you do now" and punched him in the nose.

Zimmerman said he then fell to the ground and Martin got on top of him and began slamming his head into the sidewalk. Zimmerman said he began yelling for help.

An individual can be heard screaming on the 911 audio, however, there's been a dispute amongst witnesses as to whether it was Zimmerman or Martin who was crying for help.

According to authorities, Zimmerman then shot Martin at close range. When the local police arrived at the scene, they found Zimmerman with a bloody nose, swollen lip and lacerations in the back of his head. Although paramedics gave him first aid, he said he did not need to go to the hospital and sought medical treatment the next day.

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• Trayvon Martin Photos

  Benjamin Crump, attorney, for the family of the late Trayvon Martin, talks to the media after the release of 911 call at the Sanford City Hall on Friday, March 16, 2012 in Sanford, Fla. Martin, 17, was shot to death after being confronted by Sanford neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, 28, on February 26, 2012. Zimmerman told Sanford Police that he shot the unarmed black teenager in self-defense. Family members are calling for Zimmerman's arrest. Credit: David Manning for The Huffington Post

• Trayvon Martin Photos

  Benjamin Crump, attorney, for the family of the late Trayvon Martin, talks to the media after the release of 911 call at the Sanford City Hall on Friday, March 16, 2012 in Sanford, Fla. Credit: David Manning for The Huffington Post

• Trayvon Martin Photos

  Benjamin Crump, attorney, for the family of the late Trayvon Martin, talks to the media after the release of 911 call at the Sanford City Hall on Friday, March 16, 2012 in Sanford, Fla. Credit: David Manning for The Huffington Post

• Trayvon Martin Photos

  A memorial for the late Trayvon Martin sits at the neighborhood where he was shot on Friday, March 16, 2012 in Sanford, Fla. Martin, 17, was shot to death after being confronted by Sanford neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, 28, on February 26, 2012. Zimmerman, white, told Sanford Police that he shot the unarmed black teenager in self-defense. Family members are calling for Zimmerman's arrest. Credit: David Manning for The Huffington Post

• Trayvon Martin Photos

  Local historian and activist Francis Oliver adjusts a memorial she placed for the late Trayvon Martin at the neighborhood where he was shot on Friday, March 16, 2012 in Sanford, Fla. Credit: David Manning for The Huffington Post

• Trayvon Martin Photos

  Valera Pinkard, of Orlando, Fla., holds a sign near a memorial for the late Trayvon Martin at the neighborhood where he was shot on Friday, March 16, 2012 in Sanford, Fla. Credit: David Manning for The Huffington Post

• Trayvon Martin Photos

  Sybrina Fulton, mother, of the late Trayvon Martin, addresses the media with Martin's father Tracy Martin, left, on Friday, March 16, 2012 in Orlando, Fla. Credit: David Manning for The Huffington Post

• Trayvon Martin Photos

  Sybrina Fulton, mother, of the late Trayvon Martin, left, hugs Selma Mora Lamilla, after addressing the media on Friday, March 16, 2012 in Orlando, Fla. Credit: David Manning for The Huffington Post

• Tracy Martin, father, of the late Trayvon Martin, addresses the media on Friday, March 16, 2012 in Orlando, Fla. Credit: David Manning for The Huffington Post

• Trayvon Martin Photos

  Benjamin Crump, attorney for the family of the late Trayvon Martin, addresses the media on Friday, March 16, 2012 in Orlando, Fla. Credit: David Manning for The Huffington Post

• Trayvon Martin Photos

  Tracy Martin, father, of the late Trayvon Martin, addresses the media on Friday, March 16, 2012 in Orlando, Fla. Credit: David Manning for The Huffington Post

• A Million Hoodies March Protests Death Of Trayvon Martin

  NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Supporters of Trayvon Martin rally in Union Square during a 'Million Hoodie March' in Manhattan on March 21, 2012 in New York City. Thousands of protesters turned out to demonstrate against the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white neighborhood watch captain. The protesters marched through the streets after holding a large rally in Union Square. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• A Million Hoodies March Protests Death Of Trayvon Martin

  NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Supporters of Trayvon Martin rally in Union Square during a 'Million Hoodie March' in Manhattan on March 21, 2012 in New York City. Thousands of protesters turned out to demonstrate against the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white neighborhood watch captain. The protesters marched through the streets after holding a large rally in Union Square. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• A Million Hoodies March Protests Death Of Trayvon Martin

  NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Supporters of Trayvon Martin rally in Union Square during a 'Million Hoodie March' in Manhattan on March 21, 2012 in New York City. Thousands of protesters turned out to demonstrate against the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white neighborhood watch captain. The protesters marched through the streets after holding a large rally in Union Square. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• A Million Hoodies March Protests Death Of Trayvon Martin

  NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Supporters of Trayvon Martin rally in Union Square during a 'Million Hoodie March' in Manhattan on March 21, 2012 in New York City. Thousands of protesters turned out to demonstrate against the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white neighborhood watch captain. The protesters marched through the streets after holding a large rally in Union Square. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• A Million Hoodies March Protests Death Of Trayvon Martin

  NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Supporters of Trayvon Martin rally in Union Square during a 'Million Hoodie March' in Manhattan on March 21, 2012 in New York City. Thousands of protesters turned out to demonstrate against the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white neighborhood watch captain. The protesters marched through the streets after holding a large rally in Union Square. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• A Million Hoodies March Protests Death Of Trayvon Martin

  NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Supporters of Trayvon Martin rally in Union Square during a 'Million Hoodie March' in Manhattan on March 21, 2012 in New York City. Thousands of protesters turned out to demonstrate against the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white neighborhood watch captain. The protesters marched through the streets after holding a large rally in Union Square. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• A Million Hoodies March Protests Death Of Trayvon Martin

  NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Supporters of Trayvon Martin block traffic as they march on W. 14th Street during a 'Million Hoodie March' in Manhattan on March 21, 2012 in New York City. Thousands of protesters turned out to demonstrate against the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white neighborhood watch captain. The protesters took to the streets after holding a large rally in Union Square. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• A Million Hoodies March Protests Death Of Trayvon Martin

  NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Tracy Martin (L), and Sybrina Fulton, parents of slain teenager Trayvon Martin, address supporters at a Million Hoodies March on March 21, 2012 in New York City. Family members joined hundreds of protesters calling for justice in the killing of Trayvon Martin, 17, who was was pursued and shot on February 26 in Sanford, Florida by 'neighborhood watch' member George Zimmerman, reportedly because the teenager's hoodie made him look suspicious. Under Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' law, Zimmerman has not been charged with a crime in the shooting. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

• A Million Hoodies March Protests Death Of Trayvon Martin

  NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Sybrina Fulton, mother of slain teenager Trayvon Martin, speaks at the Million Hoodies March on March 21, 2012 in New York City. The family members joined hundreds of protesters calling for justice in the killing of Trayvon Martin, 17, who was was pursued and shot on February 26 in Sanford, Florida by 'neighborhood watch' member George Zimmerman, reportedly because the teenager's hoodie made him look suspicious. Under Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' law, Zimmerman has not been charged with a crime in the shooting. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

• Federal Government To Investigate Shooting Of Unarmed Teen Trayvon Martin

  MIAMI, FL - MARCH 21: Protesters hold cans of ice tea and Skittles which is what the 17-year-old Trayvon Martin is reported to have been carrying when he was killed by neighborhood watch person, George Zimmerman on February 26 in Sanford, Florida, on March 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. The Justice Department and the FBI opened an investigation into the death of the black teenager, and the local state attorney announced that he had asked a grand jury to investigate. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

• Federal Government To Investigate Shooting Of Unarmed Teen Trayvon Martin

  MIAMI, FL - MARCH 21: Protesters hold cans of ice tea and Skittles which is what the 17-year-old Trayvon Martin is reported to have been carrying when he was killed by neighborhood watch person, George Zimmerman on February 26 in Sanford, Florida, on March 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. The Justice Department and the FBI opened an investigation into the death of the black teenager, and the local state attorney announced that he had asked a grand jury to investigate. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

• Shooting Death Of Unarmed Teen Trayvon Martin Sparks National Outrage

  SANFORD, FL - MARCH 22: A reporter waits to broadcast at a rally for slain teenager Trayvon Martin on March 22, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. Sanford Police Department Chief Bill Lee announced today he will temporarily step down following the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white and Hispanic neighborhood watch captain. Rev. Al Sharpton organized today's rally. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• Shooting Death Of Unarmed Teen Trayvon Martin Sparks National Outrage

  SANFORD, FL - MARCH 22: Protesters demonstrate at a rally for slain teenager Trayvon Martin on March 22, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. Sanford Police Department Chief Bill Lee announced today he will temporarily step down following the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white and Hispanic neighborhood watch captain. Rev. Al Sharpton organized today's rally. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• Shooting Death Of Unarmed Teen Trayvon Martin Sparks National Outrage

  SANFORD, FL - MARCH 22: People attend a rally for slain teenager Trayvon Martin on March 22, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. Sanford Police Department Chief Bill Lee announced today he will temporarily step down following the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white and Hispanic neighborhood watch captain. Rev. Al Sharpton organized today's rally. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• Shooting Death Of Unarmed Teen Trayvon Martin Sparks National Outrage

  SANFORD, FL - MARCH 22: Protesters demonstrate at a rally for slain teenager Trayvon Martin on March 22, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. Sanford Police Department Chief Bill Lee announced today he will temporarily step down following the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white and Hispanic neighborhood watch captain. Rev. Al Sharpton organized today's rally. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• Shooting Death Of Unarmed Teen Trayvon Martin Sparks National Outrage

  SANFORD, FL - MARCH 22: A protester holds a sign with pictures of George Zimmerman at a rally for slain teenager Trayvon Martin on March 22, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. Sanford Police Department Chief Bill Lee announced today he will temporarily step down following the killing of the black unarmed teenager by white and Hispanic neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman. Rev. Al Sharpton organized today's rally. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• Shooting Death Of Unarmed Teen Trayvon Martin Sparks National Outrage

  SANFORD, FL - MARCH 22: Protesters demonstrate at a rally for slain teenager Trayvon Martin on March 22, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. Sanford Police Department Chief Bill Lee announced today he will temporarily step down following the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white and Hispanic neighborhood watch captain. Rev. Al Sharpton organized today's rally. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• Shooting Death Of Unarmed Teen Trayvon Martin Sparks National Outrage

  SANFORD, FL - MARCH 22: Protesters demonstrate at a rally for slain teenager Trayvon Martin on March 22, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. Sanford Police Department Chief Bill Lee announced today he will temporarily step down following the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white and Hispanic neighborhood watch captain. Rev. Al Sharpton organized today's rally. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• Shooting Death Of Unarmed Teen Trayvon Martin Sparks National Outrage

  SANFORD, FL - MARCH 22: Sanford resident Rodney Stokes carries his son Rodney Stokes Jr. on his shoulder at a rally for slain teenager Trayvon Martin on March 22, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. Sanford Police Department Chief Bill Lee announced today he will temporarily step down following the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white and Hispanic neighborhood watch captain. Rev. Al Sharpton organized today's rally. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• Shooting Death Of Unarmed Teen Trayvon Martin Sparks National Outrage

  SANFORD, FL - MARCH 22: Protesters demonstrate at a rally for slain teenager Trayvon Martin on March 22, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. Sanford Police Department Chief Bill Lee announced today he will temporarily step down following the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white and Hispanic neighborhood watch captain. Rev. Al Sharpton organized today's rally. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• Shooting Death Of Unarmed Teen Trayvon Martin Sparks National Outrage

  SANFORD, FL - MARCH 22: Protesters demonstrate at a rally for slain teenager Trayvon Martin on March 22, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. Sanford Police Department Chief Bill Lee announced today he will temporarily step down following the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white and Hispanic neighborhood watch captain. Rev. Al Sharpton organized today's rally. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• Shooting Death Of Unarmed Teen Trayvon Martin Sparks National Outrage

  SANFORD, FL - MARCH 22: Rev. Al Sharpton (R) looks on at a rally with Tracy Martin (R), father of slain teenager Trayvon Martin, on March 22, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. Sanford Police Department Chief Bill Lee announced today he will temporarily step down following the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white and Hispanic neighborhood watch captain. Sharpton organized today's rally. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

• Shooting Death Of Unarmed Teen Trayvon Martin Sparks National Outrage

  SANFORD, FL - MARCH 22: Rev. Al Sharpton departs as media are reflected in a vehicle window at a rally for slain teenager Trayvon Martin on March 22, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. Sanford Police Department Chief Bill Lee announced today he will temporarily step down following the killing of the black unarmed teenager by a white and Hispanic neighborhood watch captain. Sharpton organized today's rally. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Comments

[DudeManGuy]

10:48 AM on 01/03/2013

I would have shot Martin too if I was in the same position. It's called self defense, hello?

[dkt5331]

01:00 PM on 01/03/2013

If you're stupid enough to act inappropriately like that lunatic Zimmerman did, you should spend the rest of your life in prison or get the death penalty.

[armya002]

01:35 PM on 01/03/2013

Nothing Mr. Zimmerman did was inappropriate or illegal. Your statement should have read - If you're stupid enough to act inappropriate, like that troubled, violent, young man did then you shouldn't be surprised that your victim will defend themselves.

[Joel Aura]

04:50 PM on 09/14/2012

ALL the evidence shows that Trayvon Attacked Zimmerman! Why do you think the State of Florida wouldn't arrest Zimmerman. DUH, Because the state knew that they would never be able to prosecute with such strong EVIDENCE against Trayvon!! Wake UP People!!! Yes, it's an unfortunate situation, but Facts are Facts.
When any mother and or parent says something like: "oh, my baby would never do that!" or whatever. Parents don't know half of what their kids do, just think about what YOU kept secret from your parents, ahh, see what I mean. But, sure just about any parent would have the same reaction of disbelief, anger and sorrow. BUT you can NEVER know what another person would do at any time, doesn't matter if they are your son, daughter, father or mother.

[camanokat]

09:49 PM on 01/03/2013

I suggest you do a bit more research. The killer's very minor injuries are nowhere near what they should have been if his story was true. There are major inconsistencies such as the location of the body, etc. Trayvon ran away from the killer, why would he go back and confront him? It makes no sense.

[Joel Aura]

01:59 AM on 01/04/2013

Zimmerman's injuries were not as extensive because he stopped Trayvon from killing him! Once again: DUH!!

In no way shape or form did Trayvon run away from Zimmerman. In fact the opposite is true.

Fact 1) When Zimmerman was on the phone with dispatch describing the suspicious person - dispatch told Zimmerman not to pursue and Zimmerman said: "o/k" this is when he started to go back to his car.

Fact 2) Trayvon must have seen that Zimmerman was walking away and Trayvon ran to Zimmerman and he obviously must have pushed Zimmerman to the ground when he wasn't looking and said: "you wanna die, cracker?" Then he started cracking his skull on the ground. Zimmerman then feared for his life and stopped Trayvon from killing him.

Again, that’s why the police and district attorney wouldn’t prosecute.

The ONLY reason Zimmerman finally did get arrested and charged is because of the BLACK community, PERIOD! Apparently the city doesn’t want a race riot on their hands.

Zimmerman will never get a fair trial.

I bet you think OJ Simpson didn’t kill his x-wife either.

I'm in a much better position to know the facts of the case; I suggest YOU do a bit more research. You make no sense.

The above is a response to a reply from HuffPost member: camanokat

[froggy57]

09:27 PM on 08/16/2012

They should give
Z a medal, and leave him alone.
He shot a thug who attacked him.

[No Conjecture]

04:03 PM on 08/15/2012

I just want to thank HP0 for bumping this thread so that we have a chance to Sh00fly's comments below.
A true legend of these threads who debunked the false narratives soon after she bit hook line and sinker into Julison's bait.
At the time that she was debunking the false narratives with facts and No Conjecture, that information was not easily accessible.
She was even in contact with people who lived in the community as well as the reporters who were on scene. Particularly the local reporters.

Thank you again, HP0 for giving us the privilege to read through some of Sh00f's comments that were spot on several months ago and have stood the test of time.

[Anarchy For All]

09:19 PM on 08/15/2012

Praising oneself is the penultimate of arrogance.

Now on sock # 666,666,666,666,666,666,666.

The only thing you schooled nay one about was how to break the world record for socks.

At that, you win the gold medal.

[No Conjecture]

12:05 AM on 08/16/2012

You've been schooled again. The difference is that you just schooled yourself. See, that's what Sh00 used to do to you small minded people.I'm a witness...Even though that I'd love to claim to be SF, I am not. So you can bl/o/w out your candle.I'm a person who thoroughly enjoyed watching people like SF school you people with facts and no conjecture. You still harbor your deep seeded emotions because SF is the pone who used FACTS to frustrate you enough to have your favorite s0ck 86d.I witnessed it. I also know who saved the screen captures, mirrors, etc...
I'm running out of room but I can keep schooling if you'd like.

[No Conjecture]

12:23 AM on 08/16/2012

Second attempt - Part 2

You still harbor your deep seeded emotions because SF is the pone who used FACTS to frustrate you enough to have your favorite s0ck 86d.
I witnessed it.
I also know who saved the screen captures, mirrors, etc...

I'm running out of room but I can keep schooling if you'd like.

[GhostReader]

10:02 AM on 08/15/2012

Thugvon did attack George, this is not new news.

[dkt5331]

12:59 PM on 08/15/2012

That's an inept comment

[Letty Concepcion]

02:13 PM on 08/15/2012

Look at the date of this article genius.

[GhostReader]

04:57 PM on 08/15/2012

Just stating a fact...move along please, thank you.

[stillstandingkickingbutt]

06:20 AM on 08/15/2012

Lets just say """I LOVE DEBATES""

Lets say that Trayvon went for the gun?

1. Was the gun out of the holster or waistband pointed at him?
2 If so why?
3. And is it possible that Trayvon Martin was in struggle for his life against a 200+ pd stalker who he did not recognize in the rainy dark yet tried to intimidate him?
4 Who was really yelling help the man with the gun,or the one struggling for his life?

WELCOME ALL

[TickT0ck]

12:31 AM on 08/15/2012

WoW!
This thread brings back old memories.
Some familiar names are located below.

[Judy75201]

08:26 PM on 08/14/2012

George lied.

[GhostReader]

09:26 PM on 08/14/2012

Even so, the case will be dismissed.

[Judy75201]

10:04 PM on 08/14/2012

And that...pleases you somehow?

[stillstandingkickingbutt]

04:19 AM on 08/15/2012

I don't think so but he should pray it does
And its not dismissed then what? debate anyone?

[SupremeVictory]

01:12 PM on 08/14/2012

GZ lost TM, but TM managed to find GZ in a neighborhood he isn't native to.

Fascinating.

[stillstandingkickingbutt]

05:17 AM on 08/15/2012

ROTHFL

[BeachGirlUSA]

05:00 PM on 05/30/2012

BeachGirlUSA
Martin 6'3, 160 had been suspended from school again, He was staying with his Dad at Dad's GF home! Police thought Martin was 6 ft, his parents told Police Martin was 6'3!

Also Martin's Dad told Police the person screaming was not his Son, So it had to be George Zimmerman screaming for his life!


Zimmerman was walking back to his Truck when Martin, Assaulted Zimmerman!! the first time by punching Zimmerman and broke his nose!! Zimmerman never assaulted Martin in return!

Had Martin not Assaulted Zimmerman he would be alive, While bashng Z head in the cement Z had no choice, he was going to get killed by Martin!!

Had Martin lived he would be in Jail or Prison for Aggravated Assault & Aggravated Battery with the intent to do great bodliy harm or kill!!

All Martin had to do was walk home & not Assault Zimmerman! Go back to Dad's GF he choose to Assault George Zimmerman!
Beach Girl USA!!

[Judy75201]

08:25 PM on 08/14/2012

Toot.

[GhostReader]

09:27 PM on 08/14/2012

Fanned & Faved!

[Razpooten]

02:38 AM on 04/25/2012

“ARLINGTON — Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Friday that the “stand your ground” self-defense law he signed while in office should not apply to the case of a teenager who was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer in his home state.

“This law does not apply to this particular circumstance,” Bush said after an education panel discussion at the University of Texas at Arlington. “Stand your ground means stand your ground. It doesn’t mean chase after somebody who’s turned their back.” - [dallasnews.com]
Pay attention to the closing sentence; does he know something we don't?

[stillstandingkickingbutt]

05:19 AM on 08/15/2012

That is why Omaras backed off using it! STRANGE!@!

[MoonBeamsWatcher]

10:45 AM on 04/21/2012

Hunn' Puffn' keeps on with the "Jail picture of Z, and the BABY pix of Martin!"
Coupled with BO's "Ready, Shoot. AIM" and EDITED 911 phone tape coupled
with the general understanding that "A picture is WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS".
(must be more as that is an OLD saying, before COLOR in everything!)

The question must be asked, is HP REPORTING issues or CREATING THEM!

[jthfcts]

11:35 AM on 04/21/2012

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but remember a photograph is one-dimensional while life is in 3-D. If the photo is real- (big IF), we don't honestly know what actually led up to what we see in the photograph. Also, keep in mind whose words you read or listen to. Some people may be prone to prejudice interpretations and speak irrational words.

[yankhadenuf]

12:06 PM on 04/21/2012

HP has NEVER published Trayvon's deceased and morgue photos, the jury WILL see them next to these sadly laughable scratches on Zimmerman. We all KNOW that Zimmerman is the aggressor prior to this confrontation between an armed self-proclaimed vigilante "adult" and an innocent teen walking home from the store.

[mwsomerset]

01:21 AM on 04/22/2012

You mean that innocent little boy who has been suspended from school three times for vandalism, excessive tardiness, having "unidentified women's jewelry and a burglary tool, and a bag that contained pot and a pipe in his bookbag....that innocent little boy? For all we know he was scoping the place out looking for something to steal.

[MoonBeamsWatcher]

12:18 AM on 04/26/2012

jthfcts & yankhadenuf

"Some people may be prone to prejudice interpretations and speak irrational words."

EXACTLY! That is what the BABY picture of Martin does in comparison to "Z" in a prisoners international Orange poopi suit. (with hair) Condems "Z" without a trial, just like OUR president did with his: Ready, Shoot, Aim, style, which could lead to another beer in the Rose Garden? NOT. By the way FYI, Obama is NOT an African American he is an Arab American with questions about the AMERICAN part.

"deceased and morgue photos", say what? READ me again dear heart!

[lelind98]

10:28 AM on 04/21/2012

The bottom line is, if he had not left the truck but allowed the police do their job, his life would not be in a slang. This case is just a nightmare. Zimmerman is very creative in his details to cover his butt, but when asked direct questions regarding certain events of that night from the prosecuter it's interesting how he doesn't recall many details-only the details that he was victim. Of course Trayvon can't dispute any of the allegations, because he is dead.

[mwsomerset]

01:26 AM on 04/22/2012

If Tray had not been suspended from school he would have never been at the complex and he would still be alive. Why is it hard for you to accept that it is quite possible that Zim was being a good neighbor watching out for his neighbor's property? Why is it hard for you to accept that it is quite possible that Tray knocked him to the ground and started beating his head onto the sidewalk...they have eye witnesses to him being beaten by Tray.

[alexandra23]

02:29 AM on 04/22/2012

Trayvon Martin was visiting with his father on that weekend. So, his being suspended from school had nothing to do with visiting his father on the WEEKEND.

As far as eyewitnesses go, there are at least 2 or 3 other eyewitnesses who say that Zimmerman was on top of Martin. So, the credibility of all of the eyewitnesses will be evaluated at trial.

[lelind98]

09:22 AM on 04/22/2012

According to the report of the incident, the situation occurred at night. School was not in session. So if he was visiting with his dad at night whether suspended or not this situation would not change.

Being a good neighbor and reporting a situtation to the police is great, but once you are told to stand down, and you decide to take over the situation, you have taken the law into your hands.

He became the law when he felt he was going to handle the situation and follow him on foot. If he followd him in the truck and gave the police his where abouts and let them do their job, that was fine. But he did not.

And you remark about the beating. How did a scuffle come about? Because he felt he was the law, and did not obey their request to stand down and took the situtation into his own hands. I have phoned the police regarding disturbances or situations that did not look quite right to me, but I have never put a badge on my chest and tried to do their job for them. I respectfully, allowed them to perform their duty. And they did their duty.

But maybe there is a different law in Sanford that you might want to explain to the world, so that we can understand what is really going on. Or mayabe you might want to keep that secret to yourself.

[stillstandingkickingbutt]

06:09 AM on 08/15/2012

BUT God is not mocked And what is done at night is revealed in daylight

[yankhadenuf]

10:00 AM on 04/21/2012

yeah, and Etan Patz "attacked" his kidnapper, and girls "attacked" Ted Bundy, etc. This is the lamest "defense" for a stalking childkiller: "he did it first"....what a friggin BULLY!

[working4myboyj]

08:06 PM on 04/21/2012

NICE EXAMPLES, I HOPE THE COWARDS WHO THINK ZIMMERMAN DID SOMETHING GREAT WILL SEE YOUR POINT.

[Elpee]

08:42 PM on 04/20/2012

No matter what the outcome of George Zimmerman's trial (and yes there will be a trial), the normal life he knew is over forever and it's because of his own careless actions that night. He was an obvious wanna be cop who let his ego get the best of him. How can anyone feel sorry for him? I'm reading the posts on this site and wonder Trayvon is blamed for what happened. Let's say Trayvon did confront Zimmerman and ask not so nicely why he was following him and nasty words were exchanged...even a scuffle at the end. I wouldn't be very cordial to someone following me either because I DON'T KNOW WHY they're following me. Especially if I'm not doing anything wrong. How do we know Trayvon didn't think Zimmerman wasn't trying to rob him. After all, he was the only one with a weapon.

Sadly, you really can't take race out of this because we all know if a Justin Bieber look-a-like were in Trayvon's place, hoodie and all, there would likely not have been any suspicion Zimmerman's part - and therefore no following and no loss of an innocent life. People need to be more honest about what happened here and stop trying to find excuses where there are none.

[Indy Pendant]

02:49 AM on 04/21/2012

Trayvon should have gone directly home. He was 70 yards away.

[hg wells]

08:28 AM on 04/21/2012

so, when the GOP convention comes to town...should delegates go directly back to their hotels? Should they expect to be stopped in the street and asked their business if they are still out at 7pm?

[yankhadenuf]

10:05 AM on 04/21/2012

Zimmerman should stay away from neighborhood kids. He will where he's going

[Sh00Fly]

02:52 PM on 04/21/2012

Except for the FACT that he was already following TM prior to knowing the color of his skin.

[alexandra23]

05:46 AM on 04/22/2012

And, that FACT should scare you Zimmerman fans even more.

IMO, Zimmerman is a psychopath, who was in one of his rages again, and was looking for an excuse to kill anyone that night, regardless to the color of the person's skin.

[No Conjecture]

03:56 PM on 08/15/2012

Everybody bow down to an absolute legend of these threads!!!
Sh00F is one of the people who systematically refuted the false narratives from the beginning of this drama.
Did it with the facts before they were even released by the media.
Helped to set the tone of the funny reaction of the v(e)ngeance seekers.

It's an honor to be able to reply to this legendary post.