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In reply to the discussion: George Zimmerman "testified" in his Second Degree Murder trial today. He won't have to again. [View all]ThePhilosopher04
(1,732 posts)Zimmerman indicating to Detective Singleton that he didn't realize Trayvon Martin was dead. That notion simply doesn't pass the laugh test. If he was fearful for his life when he pulled the trigger, he would have made sure he was dead, and certainly wouldn't have holstered his weapon had he any inkling he was still alive. He also showed signs of guilt IMO when he made reference to Singleton's cross ... some may take it just the opposite, but it's definitely a sign of a guilty mind IMO.
They'll also have to overcome the fact TM was shot directly in the heart, yet was able to speak coherently and move for at least several seconds afterwards according to Zimmerman. They will also have to overcome the fact he told investigators he spread Martin's hands out, away from his body, yet when he was discovered by police, he's face down with his hands underneath. And if he didn't think he was dead, why would he even attempt to do such a thing?
He also made the statement during the walk through, that "I shot him," yet a breath later said, "I didn't think I hit him," or something to that affect. If he really didn't think he shot him, he wouldn't have said "I shot him." he would have said "I shot at him" or simply "I pulled the trigger."
Combined with the undisputed facts that he identified Martin as a "up to no good," stalked him through the neighborhood, with a weapon, then used the weapon to kill him, I think it's pretty evident that he's guilty in my mind. Not to mention his supposed head bashing wounds are nothing more than bobos ... as far as the broken nose, anybody who's ever suffered one knows it doesn't take much of a blow to break, especially at the wrong angle.
The dude is guilty as charged.