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In reply to the discussion: The moment we've all been waiting for - pics of Zimmermans head wounds [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)at all. Their positions could have changed, as they do when people are involved in a situation like that. They roll around on the ground with one on the bottom one minute and the next, the other. His injuries tell you nothing of where he was.
The screams have been identified as coming from Trayvon, by his parents, and by the FBI. So your assumption appears to be wrong.
The cops have said the fault lies with Zimmerman, they were there one minute after the incident.
His girlfriend's testimony proves that Trayvon was terrified of this dangerous stalker and was out of breath from trying to GET AWAY FROM HIM. And while still on the phone, she heard Zimmerman approach him. What was Zimmerman following him for? Why did he accost him? The cops have now stated that Zimmerman 'should have talked to him, should have explained why he was there'. That says that he did none of that, but accosted Trayvon for no reason at all.
I can see now, from the latest evidence, why the prosecution went for second degree murder. If he is lucky he might be able to make a deal for manslaughter or maybe the jury will be given that option. But there is no question he wrongfully murdered a perfectly innocent person. And why he had a gun in the first place, is another question. Zimmerman has a record of being violent. He should never have been on the streets armed like that. He was a threat to the public and a killing waiting to happen.