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In reply to the discussion: TRAYVON MARTIN 911 MURDER TAPE 17 YEAR OLD screams for his life as nut kills him [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)37. It looks that way. However Zimmerman's father has written a letter to the media
stating that his son is from a racially mixed family and that the charges of racism against him are false.
Statement of Robert Zimmerman, father of Neighborhood Watch volunteer:
The tragic events of February 26 are very sad for all concerned. The Martin family, our family, and the entire community have been forever changed.
The portrayal of George Zimmerman in the media, as well as the series of events that led to the tragic shooting are false and extremely misleading. Unfortunately, some individuals and organizations have used this tragedy to further their own causes and agendas.
George is a Spanish speaking minority with many black family members and friends. He would be the last to discriminate for any reason whatsoever. One black neighbor recently interviewed said she knew everything in the media was untrue and that she would trust George with her life. Another black neighbor said that George was the only one, black or white, who came and welcomed her to the community, offering any assistance he could provide. Recently, I met two black children George invited to a social event. I asked where they met George. They responded that he was their mentor. They said George visited them routinely, took them places, helped them, and taught them things and that they really loved George. The media portrayal of George as a racist could not be further from the truth.
The events of February 26 reported in the media are also totally inaccurate. Out of respect for the on-going investigation, I will not discuss specifics. However, the media reports of the events are imaginary at best. At no time did George follow or confront Mr. Martin. When the true details of the event become public, and I hope that will be soon, everyone should be outraged by the treatment of George Zimmerman in the media.
Our entire family is deeply sorry for the loss of Trayvon. We pray for the Martin family daily. We also pray that the community will grieve together and not be divided by more unwarranted hate.
The Zimmerman family will have no further contact with the media prior to the resolution of the investigation. It would be greatly appreciated if the media would respect our privacy.
The tragic events of February 26 are very sad for all concerned. The Martin family, our family, and the entire community have been forever changed.
The portrayal of George Zimmerman in the media, as well as the series of events that led to the tragic shooting are false and extremely misleading. Unfortunately, some individuals and organizations have used this tragedy to further their own causes and agendas.
George is a Spanish speaking minority with many black family members and friends. He would be the last to discriminate for any reason whatsoever. One black neighbor recently interviewed said she knew everything in the media was untrue and that she would trust George with her life. Another black neighbor said that George was the only one, black or white, who came and welcomed her to the community, offering any assistance he could provide. Recently, I met two black children George invited to a social event. I asked where they met George. They responded that he was their mentor. They said George visited them routinely, took them places, helped them, and taught them things and that they really loved George. The media portrayal of George as a racist could not be further from the truth.
The events of February 26 reported in the media are also totally inaccurate. Out of respect for the on-going investigation, I will not discuss specifics. However, the media reports of the events are imaginary at best. At no time did George follow or confront Mr. Martin. When the true details of the event become public, and I hope that will be soon, everyone should be outraged by the treatment of George Zimmerman in the media.
Our entire family is deeply sorry for the loss of Trayvon. We pray for the Martin family daily. We also pray that the community will grieve together and not be divided by more unwarranted hate.
The Zimmerman family will have no further contact with the media prior to the resolution of the investigation. It would be greatly appreciated if the media would respect our privacy.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/os-trayvon-martin-shooting-zimmerman-letter-20120315,0,1716605.story
The bottom line is that if Zimmerman had followed the directions he was given by the police dispatcher this killing would not have happened.
Also, three witnesses confirm what you can hear on the tape in the OP. That someone was crying for help and stopped right after the gunshot. All believe it was the boy, not Zimmerman, who was screaming for help.
It is a horrible tragedy, and I feel for both families. But someone is dead who should not be and Zimmerman is responsible for that.
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TRAYVON MARTIN 911 MURDER TAPE 17 YEAR OLD screams for his life as nut kills him [View all]
itsrobert
Mar 2012
OP
I bet there's more than 1 call. And yes. Horribly disturbing. That kid. That poor kid.
Luminous Animal
Mar 2012
#1
The first shot can be heard at 00:41 into the call, a second one at 00:50 . . .
Petrushka
Mar 2012
#21
There is a loud gun shot at 00:41 but I don't think the pop sound at 00:50 is a gun shot.
LisaL
Mar 2012
#36
sorry but you can't tell who's yelling or what they're yelling and I could not distinguish
Demonaut
Mar 2012
#7
the issue is the "make my day" law in fla, if this law was not on the books someone may have just
Demonaut
Mar 2012
#10
"You hear a shot, a clear shot, then you hear a 17-year-old boy begging for his life," said Natalie
itsrobert
Mar 2012
#13
The Sanford police tested the boy's corpse for drugs and alcohol and found nothing.
yardwork
Mar 2012
#59
"I'm going to be one more person making sure that they don't get away with it."
Number23
Mar 2012
#82
I think that we have to recognize that this is a national problem and fight it comprehensively.
yardwork
Mar 2012
#85
But the shooter was not a cop. And I'm guessing he could never be one even if he wanted to
Number23
Mar 2012
#91
The shooter was not a cop but a highly corrupt, racist local police force is covering for him.
yardwork
Mar 2012
#93
Also, isn't there recording analysis that can show whether the screams or cries were consistent with
Mayberry Machiavelli
Mar 2012
#94
Due process would begin with arresting the person who shot and killed an unarmed child.
yardwork
Mar 2012
#61
sorry, you're right, missed that gunshot on my first listening, very discernible
Demonaut
Mar 2012
#12
You can hear screaming/yelling, then at 41 secs you can clearly hear a gunshot. The screams
sabrina 1
Mar 2012
#20
It looks that way. However Zimmerman's father has written a letter to the media
sabrina 1
Mar 2012
#37
I agree. I provided the information as it is now part of the news that is coming out.
sabrina 1
Mar 2012
#46
Strange, the page loads, but there is just blank white space where the video should be.
AnotherDreamWeaver
Mar 2012
#95
Bingo, that was it. I had been on Safari, Firefox brought it up, Thanks Sabrina.
AnotherDreamWeaver
Mar 2012
#101
well, Strom Thurmond had a BLack Daughter he took care of financially , but didn't stop him from
JI7
Mar 2012
#42
I know. And as we've seen so often, many Republicans who run on an anti-Gay platform
sabrina 1
Mar 2012
#48
Considering that Zimmerman had a long history of complaining about "suspicious young black men"...
Hugabear
Mar 2012
#102
I disagree. I listened to the tape. A teenager is howling in terror for several minutes.
yardwork
Mar 2012
#58
On this tape, there is only one shot. It is very clear at 41 secs. The screams for help stop
sabrina 1
Mar 2012
#31
The thing that's most telling to me is that the screams for help stop immediately
qanda
Mar 2012
#17
Thanks to all for the synopses. I can't listen because I already know what I'd be in for.
Thegonagle
Mar 2012
#55
The boy, if he even acted in a defensive manner, was the one acting in self defense.
FedUpWithIt All
Mar 2012
#34
He's probably also terrified that some big guy is going to chase him and shoot him dead next.
yardwork
Mar 2012
#90
...and the racist white cops will test the child's corpse for drugs and alcohol
yardwork
Mar 2012
#65
The numerous eyewitnesses who came out of their homes must have distracted him.
yardwork
Mar 2012
#70