Sad and disturbing....http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/state/9-1-1_tapes_released_trayvon_martin031712
Trayvon Martin- Tragedy
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I've seen things about it posted on Facebook but this is the first time I've read up on it. Obviously this neighborhood water persaon thought he was playing hero without actually knowing if this person was armed. Shoot first ask questions later. If Trayvon was not armed, I hope they throw the book at him. A shame, this guy has turned into something he's trying to prevent.
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Listening to the audio tapes is just beyond disgusting and sad.
Trayvon Martin Exclusive: Friend on Phone with Teen Before Death Recalls Final Moments
http://gma.yahoo.com/trayvon-martin...-teen-death-recounts-063243901--abc-news.html
That boys terrified call for help right before the gun shot curdles my blood. http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/trayvon-martins-alleged-killer-911-calls-15957343 That poor boy! My heart goes out to his parents. According to the yahoo news link, the FBI is now involved.
http://gma.yahoo.com/trayvon-martin...-teen-death-recounts-063243901--abc-news.html
That boys terrified call for help right before the gun shot curdles my blood. http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/trayvon-martins-alleged-killer-911-calls-15957343 That poor boy! My heart goes out to his parents. According to the yahoo news link, the FBI is now involved.
I hope when all the evidence is gathered that the guy was not stalking the teenager.
I think this type thing is an indictment of society. When I was a kid I knew all our neighbors for a block or more in every direction. Now I could not identify most of my neighbors in a line-up. I certainly do not know most of their names or their kid's names.
If this young man lived in this "Gated Community", the neighborhood watch members should have known him.
I think this type thing is an indictment of society. When I was a kid I knew all our neighbors for a block or more in every direction. Now I could not identify most of my neighbors in a line-up. I certainly do not know most of their names or their kid's names.
If this young man lived in this "Gated Community", the neighborhood watch members should have known him.
I'm sorry, "Neighborhood Watch" or not, let the police handle it if you think someone walking the streets is a serious threat.
I won't claim to know what happened, it sounds incredibly bad on the part of Zimmerman from my view, but say Martin DID attack him to the degree lethal force was needed to save Zimmerman's life (a far stretch given these details), the dispatcher clearly told the man to stop following him...should have ended there.
I won't claim to know what happened, it sounds incredibly bad on the part of Zimmerman from my view, but say Martin DID attack him to the degree lethal force was needed to save Zimmerman's life (a far stretch given these details), the dispatcher clearly told the man to stop following him...should have ended there.
On February 26, our son Trayvon Martin was shot and killed as he walked to a family member's home from a convenience store where he had just bought some candy. He was only 17 years-old.
Trayvon's killer, George Zimmerman, admitted to police that he shot Trayvon in the chest. Zimmerman, the community's self appointed "neighborhood watch leader," called the police to report a suspicious person when he saw Travyon, a young black man, walking from the store. But Zimmerman still hasn't been charged for murdering our son.
Trayvon was our hero. At the age 9, Trayvon pulled his father from a burning kitchen, saving his life. He loved sports and horseback riding. At only 17 he had a bright future ahead of him with dreams of attending college and becoming an aviation mechanic. Now that’s all gone.
When Zimmerman reported Trayvon to the police, they told him not to confront him. But he did anyway. All we know about what happened next is that our 17 year-old son, who was completely unarmed, was shot and killed.
It's been nearly two weeks and the Sanford Police have refused to arrest George Zimmerman. In their public statements, they even go so far as to stand up for the killer - saying he's "a college grad" who took a class in criminal justice.
Please join us in calling on Norman Wolfinger, Florida's 18th District State's Attorney, to investigate my son's murder and prosecute George Zimmerman for the shooting and killing of Trayvon Martin.
Trayvon's killer, George Zimmerman, admitted to police that he shot Trayvon in the chest. Zimmerman, the community's self appointed "neighborhood watch leader," called the police to report a suspicious person when he saw Travyon, a young black man, walking from the store. But Zimmerman still hasn't been charged for murdering our son.
Trayvon was our hero. At the age 9, Trayvon pulled his father from a burning kitchen, saving his life. He loved sports and horseback riding. At only 17 he had a bright future ahead of him with dreams of attending college and becoming an aviation mechanic. Now that’s all gone.
When Zimmerman reported Trayvon to the police, they told him not to confront him. But he did anyway. All we know about what happened next is that our 17 year-old son, who was completely unarmed, was shot and killed.
It's been nearly two weeks and the Sanford Police have refused to arrest George Zimmerman. In their public statements, they even go so far as to stand up for the killer - saying he's "a college grad" who took a class in criminal justice.
Please join us in calling on Norman Wolfinger, Florida's 18th District State's Attorney, to investigate my son's murder and prosecute George Zimmerman for the shooting and killing of Trayvon Martin.
Wow that's terrble
For the record, if the FBI has gotten involved it's going to be a while before he's charged w/ anything. You have to look at it as law enforcement making sure they have all their ducks in a row to make sure that the case doesn't get thrown out on a technicality.
I haven't watched any of the videos, but I did read the story. Not having been there, I can't begin to speculate on what the suspect's state of mind was...but at the very least, he has made the worst mistake of his life. I don't think they're going to be able to find a jury that will convict him, though.
I haven't watched any of the videos, but I did read the story. Not having been there, I can't begin to speculate on what the suspect's state of mind was...but at the very least, he has made the worst mistake of his life. I don't think they're going to be able to find a jury that will convict him, though.
What makes you say that?
Lack of faith in the jury system. Humans are flawed...therefore a jury trial is intrinsically flawed. In a group of 12 people, you'll have at least 1 that thinks this guy was in the right. I also think (unless I just haven't read enough about this story) that they're going to have trouble proving malice aforethought on the suspect's part. They might get lucky and get a manslaughter conviction on him (still doubtful, IMO) but there's no way they'll get a conviction on murder based on the facts that have been presented so far. Mark my words.
That is a horrible scream to hear. With the guy uttering what sounded like 'get out of my damn yard' as he fired, it makes it seem as though there was only one thing on his mind, given the preceding scuffle.
So many questions... I hope any trial provides some answers.
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