Looking at the undisputed facts in the Zimmerman case and applying Zimmerman's original story

[Spoonman]

126. His original story......

First off, Zimmerman's statements made to police on the night of the incident have never been released.
So you are basing your entire argument on something you cannot verify.
What has been "released" was actually leaked by someone within the Sanford Police Department.
Was it complete, or an abbreviated version? Is it accurate?
No one say for certain.

Your statement from here and other posts:

1. "he was in essence blind-sided by Trayvon after having chased" position
2. "was that he was walking along and was surprised by Trayvon, and without any real verbal provocation"
3. "And in that version of events, there was barely any verbal exchange"

You are trying to impose some sense to your "logic" by dismissing the very "facts" you use to support it.

A verbal exchange most likely occurred (we have no proof as of yet to the content).
We can probably all agree on that.
However, the duration/word count really doesn't matter.

Physical altercations occure EVERY DAY starting with nothing more than a scowl and a loud "WTF?"!
That is the real world we live in, and that is the way I am looking at this situation.

You ask what exactly is the evidence that aligns what my gut feeling is?

Pretty simple, Z's injuries and T's injuries are both consistent with the story we have, the gun shot analysis is consistent with the story we have, and the statement from the only eyewitness that actually saw the altercation is consistent with the story we have.

In this case, there was someone who liked "to get in fights and has zero common sense", but most likely and judging on past history, that person wasn't Trayvon.

Perhaps Trayvon might fall into your category of "numerous 17 year olds" if we had heard of a long history of Trayvon getting into fights at school, having a criminal history of violence, etc.

Really?
You (along with the rest of the world) need to realize that the pictures paraded up and down main street of Trayvon are not an accurate reflection of the young man we are talking about.
Those "innocent pictures" were taken when he was roughly 10 years old, and his appearance, and demeanor had changed significantly.

How much past history do we really know?
His juvenile record has been sealed, and his parents will never paint him to be anything less than perfect.
I do know from the experience with my own son (now 21) you DO NOT get suspended for truancy or for being tardy unless you are already a problem student!

He was on suspension when he was shot in February, for possession of a 'marijuana pipe' and a baggie with drug residue.
He was suspended in October for graffiti, and after he was caught with a 'burglary tool' and a bag full of women's jewelry.
He was also suspended once for skipping school and tardiness.
There are numerous photos of him from his twitter account that show him tattooed up, and references to violent behaivior and drug dealing.
He had affiliations with people who demonstrated gang activity, and there is some evidence that he might have been dealing drugs on a small scale.

Sounds to me no different than mine and NUMEROUS other kids I know and have known.

Escalating behavioral issues are apparent.

I'm not blaming Trayvon for this, I'm simply pointing out some relevant facts.

Keep thinking a 17 year old just would not do something "like that".

SARASOTA, FL. – A jury has found 17-year-old Shawn Tyson guilty of murdering two British tourists in Sarasota last year

http://www.mysuncoast.com/mostpopular/story/Shawn-Tyson-found-guilty-sentenced-to-life-for/lHz1RC6BZUOHxxHZ3IkD7w.cspx

My mind will be made up once I see conclusive proof either way, currently Z's story has very few holes.