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Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 04:38 PM Apr 2012

Screams of help by Martin trump a few scratches on someones head

Last edited Sat Apr 21, 2012, 12:15 AM - Edit history (1)

Not just a little but enough to convict on. Those screams of help and crying moans are gut wrenching. Trayvon was in fear for his life, now doubt about it. He had no idea what the hell was going on.

Rape victims often do a hell of a lot of damage to their attacker but if the attacker has a gun then the person being attacked is in big trouble. Not suggesting he was being raped but simply defending himself. We know Zimmerman has a history of violence and a short fuse. He has attacked cops and his girlfriend. Very quick to anger! Martin, has zero history of even being in one fight and comes from a very affectionate loving family.

I had no interest in this story until I heard those cries for help which ripped my heart out and then I was pissed! Two experts in voice recognition have said they were not Zimmerman.

So even if Martin did start the fight and was beating Zimmerman to a pulp which I doubt. Once Zimmerman got the upper hand and Martin started crying for help, there was zero reason to shoot. A person pleading for help or their life clearly is not exhibiting life threatening behavior. So Zimmerman gunned down Martin while Martin was pleading for help in a most disturbing frightening manor. If true, this is where Murder 2 comes in.

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Screams of help by Martin trump a few scratches on someones head (Original Post) Quixote1818 Apr 2012 OP
The most compelling.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #1
wuh? fascisthunter Apr 2012 #2
are you unware of.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #3
my reaction has nothing to do with "john" doe... fascisthunter Apr 2012 #4
prove he was a witness fascisthunter Apr 2012 #20
LOL AzWorker Apr 2012 #24
you lost fascisthunter Apr 2012 #26
You have no facts AzWorker Apr 2012 #32
can't handle it, can you... and not eating popcorn anymore... good fascisthunter Apr 2012 #34
Bring some facts and I will respond to you... AzWorker Apr 2012 #36
actually, you're the one making a fool out of themselves... and all of us can see it, too... dionysus Apr 2012 #96
Did you see the video... butterfly77 Apr 2012 #58
well, what this "other" see CatWoman Apr 2012 #92
Who had the gun? Who continued to pursue Martin after being told to stop? Avalux Apr 2012 #53
You are going to be disappointed.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #54
Seriously? LOL. n/t Avalux Apr 2012 #55
However, this dispatcher was a law enforcement officer. n/t Rhiannon12866 Apr 2012 #69
That comment reveals a lot about you. pacalo Apr 2012 #72
Oh..... AzWorker Apr 2012 #74
You didn't get the point I was trying to make... pacalo Apr 2012 #81
I'll chime in here to say that it was more than advice. janx Apr 2012 #102
What was.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #104
It's not what he said-- janx Apr 2012 #111
Zimmerman is a racist murdering douchebag vigilante jpak Apr 2012 #120
Are you unaware of the tape where you can CLEARLY hear crying, which ends Zoeisright Apr 2012 #67
and that proves.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #75
In the trial, it won't be "speculation". Boabab Apr 2012 #83
A person screaming hysterically firing a gun out of terror will keep screaming after the shot. alphafemale Apr 2012 #105
LOL.. AzWorker Apr 2012 #129
Yeah. Dead teenagers are real funny. alphafemale Apr 2012 #131
It was you stating your asumption as fact that.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #132
No, but are you aware of Mary Cutcher & her roommate? pacalo Apr 2012 #71
I am very much aware of.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #79
(See post #81.) pacalo Apr 2012 #84
Welcome to DU. myrna minx Apr 2012 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author Go Vols Apr 2012 #8
Thanks for the welcome.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #9
Yet a state prosecutor has charged Zimmerman with second degree murder, pacalo Apr 2012 #85
federal prosecutor? AzWorker Apr 2012 #99
I did indeed type "federal" instead of "state" & it has been corrected. pacalo Apr 2012 #101
Here ya go..... AzWorker Apr 2012 #106
How rude of you not to include a link. pacalo Apr 2012 #112
LOL.... ambushed you with facts did I? AzWorker Apr 2012 #128
Ambushed? Facts? Hardly. pacalo Apr 2012 #142
The sad fact is..... AzWorker Apr 2012 #145
As controversial as this case has become due to one wrong after another, pacalo Apr 2012 #148
Not compelling at all since he only watched for a few moments Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #7
say what you will.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #10
You and Sean Hannity with this John Doe. Someone Solomon Apr 2012 #12
Please point.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #19
LOL. Yep. You and Hannity. You cant even tell us Solomon Apr 2012 #57
Sounds to me.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #59
gotta love trolls, huh? they say the damndest things... dionysus Apr 2012 #97
You are suggesting science/probability based voice recognition is speculation Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #13
The 'audio forensic' experts.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #16
You are making that up Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #17
hehe... AzWorker Apr 2012 #18
The Daily Caller is a right wing rag and the other site is a blog Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #27
Post removed Post removed Apr 2012 #37
The blog is dedicated to defending Zimmerman Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #44
While most of their recent blog activity... AzWorker Apr 2012 #45
Still doesn't change the fact that you posted a link to a blog as real news Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #48
"real news" ? AzWorker Apr 2012 #50
The blog doesn't really say much at all and it doesn't debunk anything Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #51
As far as the (screams/plea for help) goes..... AzWorker Apr 2012 #52
My guess is Martin was on top of Zimmerman when John walked by Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #56
He is certainly entitled to due process -- but WTF does his party affiliation have to do with it? n/ markpkessinger Apr 2012 #93
Biased. No doubt. Guns, baby. Guns. janx Apr 2012 #117
the wagist and daily caller?! frylock Apr 2012 #30
How about.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #38
States investigator did not say that Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #39
So the investigator has info on the screams that points to the source of the screams? AzWorker Apr 2012 #41
They lean right wing Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #46
after reading more about the 'experts'... AzWorker Apr 2012 #47
Me too, as well as the FBI experts Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #49
the investigator saying "no" to the question of any insight TorchTheWitch Apr 2012 #60
hehe....you can rest assured.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #61
pretty much debunked? frylock Apr 2012 #25
Look up... AzWorker Apr 2012 #31
now you're just making shit up. try harder... dionysus Apr 2012 #98
I wonder if "John" is legit Daalalou Apr 2012 #11
Really great points. nt Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #14
Other witnesses.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #15
except for your fantom John Doe...lol fascisthunter Apr 2012 #21
So you are purporting.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #22
I asked you to prove it? Can't, can ya? fascisthunter Apr 2012 #23
I am not in a position at this point.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #28
you tried too hard... never play Poker fascisthunter Apr 2012 #29
Thanks for proving my point AzWorker Apr 2012 #33
creationism is a myth by the way fascisthunter Apr 2012 #35
I'll go with the techno results of the scream, plus two very credible witnesses who came forward pacalo Apr 2012 #70
That is a tiny bit of info, I agree with you about that. yardwork Apr 2012 #88
This message was self-deleted by its author EmeraldCityGrl Apr 2012 #91
what a crock of shit... dionysus Apr 2012 #95
If by "compelling" you mean "most likely to help Zimmerman get away with murder", perhaps. MH1 Apr 2012 #110
Forsenic audio analysis says it was NOT Zimmerman jpak Apr 2012 #119
good luck hanging hanging your hat.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #130
The only scenario that makes any sense to me is watrwefitinfor Apr 2012 #6
How can Zimmerman's head be so bloody in the picture... mojitojoe Apr 2012 #40
great question... fascisthunter Apr 2012 #42
I've no idea AzWorker Apr 2012 #43
a) scalp wounds bleed a lot TorchTheWitch Apr 2012 #77
That voice test from the cops helped lead them to decline to charge Zimmerman. Skip Intro Apr 2012 #62
My mistake Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #63
Thanks, and good points. Skip Intro Apr 2012 #64
Thanks Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #65
Best thread Go Vols Apr 2012 #66
Some good debaters on both sides here Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #68
I agree, great debate AzWorker Apr 2012 #73
I listened to John in one of the 911 tapes and he sounds credible Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #76
I believe it was Martin crying for help TorchTheWitch Apr 2012 #78
ok...then how... AzWorker Apr 2012 #80
Read your links, they were good ZMan is done...he will NOT give "help" screams cause he KNOWS uponit7771 Apr 2012 #86
Did someone request that he do so? janx Apr 2012 #116
Doesn't matter who asked, if it was him screaming they would've ran and gave this info uponit7771 Apr 2012 #149
Well, we don't yet know how much of this is factual, janx Apr 2012 #118
Correct, the essential question quaker bill Apr 2012 #82
+1! uponit7771 Apr 2012 #87
Very well put! nt Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #94
a bullet hole trumps scratches. spanone Apr 2012 #89
When women are raped and murdered... EmeraldCityGrl Apr 2012 #90
So.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #100
Your making some huge assumptions Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #103
You post all that.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #107
My post only raises questions and doesn't make any absolute claim Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #113
another witness said the man with EmeraldCityGrl Apr 2012 #108
Please direct me... AzWorker Apr 2012 #109
Here: janx Apr 2012 #114
This was after the shot was fired.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #127
I believe it was on CNN but you'll have to do your own research. EmeraldCityGrl Apr 2012 #121
It was an interview By Ashleigh Banfield...CNN...in shadow cr8tvlde Apr 2012 #123
CNN Banfield Witness Interview Link cr8tvlde Apr 2012 #124
I don't see any mention of a red sweater or jacket.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #125
She was clear that it was dark outside cr8tvlde Apr 2012 #134
Yet the above poster claims someone besides John saw a red garment.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #136
Even Zimmerman knew Martin was young Daalalou Apr 2012 #139
"do your own research" LOL AzWorker Apr 2012 #126
I don't mind. Hope the link helps. cr8tvlde Apr 2012 #135
Thanks, I've seen that.....am I missing any info on the red garment in this interview? AzWorker Apr 2012 #137
Your reply is such a nonsequitur that it doesn't even seem to relate janx Apr 2012 #115
The incompetence of the local EmeraldCityGrl Apr 2012 #122
I am willing to bet.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #133
It took 6 weeks to interview the last person to talk to Martin alive cr8tvlde Apr 2012 #138
Well.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #143
If you recall at the end of the interview cr8tvlde EmeraldCityGrl Apr 2012 #144
Sorry... AzWorker Apr 2012 #146
I think Emerald sounds composed HangOnKids Apr 2012 #147
The screams for help lasted 40 seconds and started ~1 minute after hanging up with his girlfriend. proverbialwisdom Apr 2012 #140
Post removed Post removed Apr 2012 #141
 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
1. The most compelling....
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 05:18 PM
Apr 2012

...evidence I have heard about this is the tiny bit of info we have heard from a witness named "John", he sure makes it sound like he saw Zimmerman plead directly to him for help.

I find that much more powerful than any tecno match of a muffled scream.

 

fascisthunter

(29,381 posts)
4. my reaction has nothing to do with "john" doe...
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 05:36 PM
Apr 2012

but your mischaracterization of the phone call tells me you have a serious bias. Have you ever heard of BS?

 

fascisthunter

(29,381 posts)
20. prove he was a witness
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 07:08 PM
Apr 2012


...and if you say the audio is not Martin, who was it then? Can you prove it wasn't?
 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
24. LOL
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 07:23 PM
Apr 2012

Thats all you got?

LOL

Just because you don't want to believe someone's version of events hardly discounts them...

We are going to have to wait for one of three things to happen to confirm what "John" stated to the media the day after the incident...

#1 unsealed records with witness statements...

#2 the immunity hearing testimony...

#3 the trial itself...

You are sure grasping at straws on this one.....

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
36. Bring some facts and I will respond to you...
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 07:43 PM
Apr 2012

Yur posts, without facts it is nothing but noise, not even a debate.

You might want to send in a designated hitter....lest you strike out...again.



Avalux

(35,015 posts)
53. Who had the gun? Who continued to pursue Martin after being told to stop?
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 10:01 PM
Apr 2012

You're the one grasping at straws.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
54. You are going to be disappointed....
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 10:09 PM
Apr 2012

...when you find out that a 911 call taker is not a law enforcement officer that can give lawful orders....

pacalo

(24,721 posts)
72. That comment reveals a lot about you.
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 01:26 AM
Apr 2012

You're actually parsing the dispatcher's qualifications & whether or not his wise warning to Zimmerman was "lawful"???

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
74. Oh.....
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 02:12 AM
Apr 2012

... it was great advice, thats for sure.

But it was not a 'lawful order' from an LEO acting in an LEO capacity as it has often been mischaracterized as...

Do you dispute that it has been offered as such in the media?

pacalo

(24,721 posts)
81. You didn't get the point I was trying to make...
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 05:59 AM
Apr 2012

I couldn't get past the fact that you buy into a desperate-sounding (at least, to me) attempt to rationalize what Zimmerman did without putting in my $.02;

-- that you apparently don't realize how pathetically low in priority this level of contention is to the big picture, because your reply continued to sell your snake-oil-based logic; &, additionally,

-- I've noticed that you get your hypish, grasping-for-straws information from not so reputable sources, such as dailycaller.com, so I'll excuse your lack of factual knowledge on the assumption that you may learn something on DU. And maybe pick up some more ethical trains of thought.


janx

(24,128 posts)
102. I'll chime in here to say that it was more than advice.
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 03:28 PM
Apr 2012

And I didn't hear this from the media; I only heard the recording. The meaning was clear. He was told not to pursue the kid.

He did so anyway.

janx

(24,128 posts)
111. It's not what he said--
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 04:11 PM
Apr 2012

It's what he did. The dispatcher told him not to pursue the kid, but apparently he did so anyway.

Zoeisright

(8,339 posts)
67. Are you unaware of the tape where you can CLEARLY hear crying, which ends
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 12:58 AM
Apr 2012

the second the gun goes off?

Sounds like you need to clean out your ears.

Or something.

Boabab

(120 posts)
83. In the trial, it won't be "speculation".
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 06:49 AM
Apr 2012

Voice experts will analyze the cry for help to definitively determine who it was.

Tellingly, two who have analyzed the 911 call have stated unequivocally that it was NOT GZ.

 

alphafemale

(18,497 posts)
105. A person screaming hysterically firing a gun out of terror will keep screaming after the shot.
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 03:52 PM
Apr 2012

A least for a second or two. Teenagers murdered by a hollow point bullet blowing out their lungs and heart do not breath after that instant and the scream will cut off abruptly.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
132. It was you stating your asumption as fact that....
Sun Apr 22, 2012, 01:39 PM
Apr 2012

....was worthy of a giggle.

As if how individuals react physically and mentally to being shot and shooting someone, is a settled scientific fact.

pacalo

(24,721 posts)
71. No, but are you aware of Mary Cutcher & her roommate?
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 01:22 AM
Apr 2012

I'll take their very credible statements over any unknown "john" doe or smith who apparently didn't put himself out there to the public with strong conviction.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
79. I am very much aware of....
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 02:26 AM
Apr 2012

them both.

And they are EARwitnesses to some events leading up to the shooting and EYEwitnesses to what happened after...

Mary Cutcher is ASSUMING it was Martin based on HEARING the noises stop when the shot was fired, John is saying he SAW who was making the noise.

When weighing the currently available evidence I have to go with John on this one.

If one were so inclined they could SPECULATE just like Ms. Cutcher and say that Zimmerman stopped screaming because the threat was over once his attacker was shot, or that he was shocked into silence by the loud report of the firearm at such close range...

See how that works?

Thats why I'm going with the eyewitness.

And as far as "going out in public" with your statement, I don't blame anyone for not coming out and talking about what they saw if what they saw contridicts the media narrative and what the mob, YES MOB, wanted to hear.

pacalo

(24,721 posts)
84. (See post #81.)
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 07:27 AM
Apr 2012

That speaks for how I feel about your train of thought on this one, too.

A mother would know her son's voice. And those mothers who heard the scream in their backyard said it sounded like a young boy's.

Your rationalization is lame & so is this new twist of "evidence".



/Off topic, but serious question: Who are you supporting for president in 2012?

Response to myrna minx (Reply #5)

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
9. Thanks for the welcome....
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 05:53 PM
Apr 2012

....better late than never.


Here is a link, the interview was given the day after the incident. I'm pretty sure "John" is also one of the 911 callers.

As for the 'bias' claim, yea, I'm 'biased' towards the truth of the matter wherever that may lead.

John 'may' have given a completely contridictory statement to investigators, we have no idea. But he seems pretty sure about what he is saying in this interview and I find it compelling.

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/seminole_news/022712-man-shot-and-killed-in-neighborhood-altercation

pacalo

(24,721 posts)
85. Yet a state prosecutor has charged Zimmerman with second degree murder,
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 08:22 AM
Apr 2012

Last edited Sat Apr 21, 2012, 02:59 PM - Edit history (1)

which indicates she is confident she can win. She's the one who looked at all the evidence, & I'm guessing from looking at the date that video was made (the day after the murder) that the prosecutor had spoken to this "joe" before she brought forth the charges.

That speaks a lot for the consideration given to "joe's" statement.

/edited to change "federal" to "state"



 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
99. federal prosecutor?
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 01:54 PM
Apr 2012

huh?

Please do some research on this case, when more folks talk about it and get such simple things wrong it is no wonder it has gone as far as it has.....



As far as what the prosecutor is aware of, it is apparant that they did not even seek to obtain Zimmerman's medical records related to the incident.

Thats pretty poor investigating if you ask me.

pacalo

(24,721 posts)
101. I did indeed type "federal" instead of "state" & it has been corrected.
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 03:05 PM
Apr 2012

You continue to peddle information without providing any credible sources. You claim the prosecutor didn't seek Zimmerman's medical records -- back it up with a link.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
106. Here ya go.....
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 03:53 PM
Apr 2012
"You continue to peddle information without providing any credible sources. You claim the prosecutor didn't seek Zimmerman's medical records -- back it up with a link"



hehe...OK



O'MARA: You know that that was an injury that Mr. Zimmerman sustained, correct?

GILBREATH: I know that that is an injury that is reported to have sustained. I haven't seen any medical records to indicate that.

O'MARA: Have you asked him for them?

GILBREATH: Have I asked him for them? No.

O'MARA: Do you want a copy of them?

GILBREATH: Sure.

O'MARA: I'll give them to the state. It's a more appropriate way to do it. If you haven't had them yet, I don't want to cross you on them.

Nothing further, thank you, your honor.



pacalo

(24,721 posts)
112. How rude of you not to include a link.
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 04:15 PM
Apr 2012

When you copied & pasted that information, you could have just as easily posted the url. That's the way it's done at DU.

First, it's pointless to debate the "medical records"; we don't know what's in them & we don't know how credible they are.

Secondly, Zimmerman was in the wrong regardless if Trayvon fought back.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
128. LOL.... ambushed you with facts did I?
Sun Apr 22, 2012, 02:35 AM
Apr 2012

You can find the transcripts at CNN...

here is the first half, I hope you can navigate the site to find the rest....

http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1204/20/cnr.01.html

pacalo

(24,721 posts)
142. Ambushed? Facts? Hardly.
Mon Apr 23, 2012, 01:59 AM
Apr 2012

Last edited Mon Apr 23, 2012, 03:01 AM - Edit history (1)

Your ways of posting information is rather underhanded. If you want to be taken seriously, & I have doubts about that, then the ethical, courteous thing to do on DU is to post your source's link.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
145. The sad fact is.....
Mon Apr 23, 2012, 03:45 AM
Apr 2012

that apparantly the prosecution never even attempted to corroborate Zimmerman's alledged injuries. if you don't think that they will come into play at some point you are mistaken.

It was one of many points of the bail hearing that made the prosecution look less than prepared.

The link to the trasncripts is a post or two above....

First you say there is no proof, then when proof is offered you say it does not matter anyways....


pacalo

(24,721 posts)
148. As controversial as this case has become due to one wrong after another,
Mon Apr 23, 2012, 04:38 AM
Apr 2012

there is no chance that I will take anything presented by the defense at face value at this point. I've heard too many incredible claims from Zimmerman's side of the story.

You're just not getting the more important point: If Zimmerman had not followed Trayvon Martin &, instead, allowed the police to sort out Zimmerman's biased suspicions by questioning Trayvon, there would have been no murder.

"But Trayvon hit Zimmerman." So what?! Trayvon was murdered & Zimmerman pushed it to that point himself. Trayvon didn't seek out Zimmerman; he was only interested in getting home from the store.

Your parsing of the fact that an armed bully was bleeding after he murdered an innocent young boy is astounding.

And, again, I'd like to know: Who are you supporting for president in 2012? I'm not getting the sense that you're here to discuss Democratic values.



Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
7. Not compelling at all since he only watched for a few moments
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 05:46 PM
Apr 2012

John, who won't show his face, said he thought he saw the guy in red on the bottom then STOPPED WATCHING and went upstairs. He then looked out again and said they guy in red was on top and the kid was dead.

How is this compelling at all? It's a tiny snap shot of a few moments of the scuffle. He didn't see what else happened after that and other eye witnesses said it was the other way around with Martin on the bottom. Zimmerman had a jacket with some red on it and a lot of black as well. For all we know the guy might have seen it wrong and Zimmerman's jacket with is red on the sides might have looked like it was on the guy on the bottom. Not to mention it was dark outside and a minute later a guy shows up with a flashlight just to be able to see.
 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
10. say what you will....
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 05:57 PM
Apr 2012

....but it appears that he is the only EYEwitness that saw anything with any clarity PRIOR to the shot being fired.

If you have something other than speculation please present it, I want to see all the info.

Solomon

(12,310 posts)
12. You and Sean Hannity with this John Doe. Someone
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 06:16 PM
Apr 2012

Who is unidentified. Another witness says Zimmerman was on top and it was Trayvon screaming for help, but you don't so much as even acknowledge them as witnesses. LOL. Some truthseeker you are.
The only "truth" you see is what supports your position.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
19. Please point....
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 07:00 PM
Apr 2012

...to these witnesses that state they SAW Martin screaming.

And please.....enough with the Hannity BS. Lets talk known facts.

Solomon

(12,310 posts)
57. LOL. Yep. You and Hannity. You cant even tell us
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 11:05 PM
Apr 2012

what "John's" name is. Neither can Hannity. He gets tongue-tied about it because he has no name. LOL

Yep, "this John guy" is a crucial witness and the only one to be believed.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
59. Sounds to me....
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 11:27 PM
Apr 2012

.....that the Judge is going to release the info related to the case provided the witness info is redacted.

We are going to have statements to pour over, but you are going to have to wait until trial for the associated names....

Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
13. You are suggesting science/probability based voice recognition is speculation
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 06:18 PM
Apr 2012

and that Eye Witness accounts that are all over the place and are known to be un-reliable isn't speculation?

Here is just one of many articles on how poor eyewitnesses are at seeing reality.

http://www.livescience.com/16194-crime-eyewitnesses-mistakes.html


Voice recognition is admissible in a court of law and they have it down to a science and real probabilities. If you are going to hinge the whole case on one guy who watched for a few moments and then stopped watching and went up stairs, good luck with that one. The fact is it wasn't Zimmerman crying for help and if it wasn't Zimmerman then it was Trayvon.
 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
16. The 'audio forensic' experts....
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 06:31 PM
Apr 2012

....that gave opinions on the screams have been pretty much debunked.

Notice we have not heard much about that anymore, infact I think something was said about the voice analysis in the bond hearing.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
18. hehe...
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 06:48 PM
Apr 2012


This Owen 'expert' sure has some interesting creds....


http://www.wagist.com/2012/dan-linehan/about-those-audio-forsenic-experts

http://dailycaller.com/2012/04/06/voice-forensics-experts-cast-doubt-on-orlando-sentinel-analysis-of-trayvon-martin-911-tape/

And from todays bail hearing.....

....O'MARA: Witnesses heard people arguing, sounded like a struggle. During this time, witnesses heard numerous calls for help. Some of this was recorded. Trayvon's mom reviewed the 911 calls and identified the cry for help and Trayvon Martin's voice. Did you do any forensic analysis on that voice tape?

GILBREATH: Did I?

O'MARA: Did you or are you aware of anything?

GILBREATH: The "Orlando Sentinel" had someone do it and the FBI has had someone do it.

O'MARA: Is that part of your investigation?

GILBREATH: Yes.

O'MARA: Has that given any insight as to the voice?

GILBREATH: No.

Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
27. The Daily Caller is a right wing rag and the other site is a blog
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 07:26 PM
Apr 2012

You will have to do better than that. I am sure the Daily Caller looked all over to find someone to say what they wanted and he is not even a voice recognition expert. As for the blog? Are you kidding me?


As for what you posted from the bail hearings, it just means they are still investigating the voice recordings. They can't say anything conclusive until they finish their investigation and as Galbreath said "Yes" It is part of the investigation. Which is ongoing.

Response to Quixote1818 (Reply #27)

Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
44. The blog is dedicated to defending Zimmerman
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 08:25 PM
Apr 2012

and all kinds of right wing blogs have linked to it. Maybe it's not right wing but it sure looked like it was at first glance. As I said before it's a blog so all they are is a couple of guys giving their opinion. Would be no different from you or I giving our opinion and linking to it. Not a credible source to debunk anything.

Of course Zimmerman deserves due process and I don't give a crap if he is a Democrat or not. That is irrelevant.
 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
45. While most of their recent blog activity...
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 08:31 PM
Apr 2012

... has been dedicated to this case, they were active long before this incident.

As far as "first glances" go....thats the problem with first glances. They are often incorrect.

Did you 'profile' the blog without looking deeper....

Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
48. Still doesn't change the fact that you posted a link to a blog as real news
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 08:52 PM
Apr 2012

You can try to pivot and change the argument but the fact is you screwed up and posted a link that made you look bad and now you are trying to change the subject.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
50. "real news" ?
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 09:02 PM
Apr 2012

Whats that mean exactly?

It is a link to a site that actually had investigative integrity to look at the source of some controversial info. Seeing as we are not really hearing much of anything about those 'experts' anymore I bet alot of your 'authorized' news sites have turned over some rocks themselves...



Can you dispute the source and the info they posted with regards to the reported experts and their analysis? Or can you only attack the source themselves?

You act as if no one has ever posted any info here from a 'blog'....

Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
51. The blog doesn't really say much at all and it doesn't debunk anything
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 09:39 PM
Apr 2012

They just want more answers on as he put it:

"I was pretty stunned that he could be so sure. After all, the computer program is looking for similarities in the vocal patterns. How many can it possibly find when pattern A is completely normal, laid back speech and pattern B is hysterical screaming?"


One of the TV news programs brought up the same questions and the guy responded by saying they test the software by having people try and trick it by screaming, moaning and talking in different tones and it still gets them almost every time. Good enough to where they can put a probability on it.

However, in order for it to be of any good in court, they would need a 90% or better match with Martin's voice. If they don't have that then I doubt the Zimmerman voice recognition will stand up in court simply because even if it is accurate to a very high probability like DNA, they just need someone like your blog fellow to muddy up the waters like they did in the Oj Simpson case.

I should point out that you do make a good point about me discounting blogs as news. That was unfair of me because some blogs do uncover important stuff.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
52. As far as the (screams/plea for help) goes.....
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 09:59 PM
Apr 2012

Until something solid comes out saying otherwise, I am going to rely on the ALLEDGED witness that pretty much says he SAW that GZ was the one doing the pleading.

As I have said before, we will eventully find out...

Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
56. My guess is Martin was on top of Zimmerman when John walked by
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 10:49 PM
Apr 2012

as another witness said there was a guy on top of another guy and the guy on top is wearing a white t-shirt. However as with any fight things can shift around. From listening to the 9-11 tapes it sounds like several people saw the fight early on but did not see the end of the fight, they all went inside and locked their doors. Since those probably are Martin's cries in the last 10 to 15 seconds before the gun shot (long after John had gone), I think Zimmerman re-gained the upper-hand and Martin did see the gun and started to freak out and think he might die. He may have even gone for the gun at which point Zimmerman shot Martin because he was worried Martin would get the gun from him. If true Zimmerman should have fired a warning shot or aimed at his legs. The kid was clearly terrified at what was going on. Zimmerman was probably fuming mad that his head was hit a couple of times and reacted in anger and fear of Martin getting the gun.

We will have to see what John says about the cries on the 911 tapes and if they sound like the ones he heard. Both of them could have yelled for help at two different times and I bet John would be able to tell the sound of the voices apart.

This is the problem with having a gun on you when you get into a fight. Once it is seen the other person fears for their life and feel an urgent need to get the gun which causes the other person to feel a need to shoot. If true this scenario is probably covered under the stand your ground law which is a shame because Trayvon ended up a victim of Zimmerman making a ton of bad decisions.

janx

(24,128 posts)
117. Biased. No doubt. Guns, baby. Guns.
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 07:44 PM
Apr 2012

Some things go beyond political affiliation, and this case is definitely one of them. It angers me that people are trying to make it political.

As an aside, I wonder why this (apparently young) blogger thinks that Dems (or Progressives) don't own firearms...?

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
38. How about....
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 07:59 PM
Apr 2012

...the States own investigator that says even the FBI came up with no info on the audio analysis.

Irregardless of the source, it is apparant that the 'audio experts' are self serving in this instance.

Did you look into their creds? Have you seen any other "experts" come out to back up those two? if so why not?

Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
39. States investigator did not say that
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 08:10 PM
Apr 2012

Zimms lawyer wants to know what they found because he wants to know how much energy he needs to put into that part of the case but the States investigator wasn't biting and leaving things vague because they know that is their ace.


The audio experts have testified in a court of law before, they both said they were willing to put there reputations on the line. Both were contacted by the Daily Sentinel which leans right wing and had no idea what they were going to find.


Why would we see more experts come out to back them up? They would need to have to spend a lot of time and money analyzing everything. Why would they do that unless they were paid by a newspaper or news organization.
 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
41. So the investigator has info on the screams that points to the source of the screams?
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 08:22 PM
Apr 2012
GILBREATH: The "Orlando Sentinel" had someone do it and the FBI has had someone do it.

O'MARA: Is that part of your investigation?

GILBREATH: Yes.

O'MARA: Has that given any insight as to the voice?

GILBREATH: No.




If so, did that investigator just lie under oath?

And the Sentinel is 'right wing'? I have it on good authority from a poster in this thread that such sources should be discounted...



Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
46. They lean right wing
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 08:36 PM
Apr 2012

so it gives it more credence that they had to swallow their pride and report that the voice was that of Martin.


Again, Galbreath can remain vague until all the facts are in on the voice and that is not considered lying under oath if he is still waiting on all the facts because for all he knows the tests on Martin might come out negative too.

However, you may be right that the prosecution doesn't feel 100% confidant in the Sentinel's findings and are waiting for the FBI.

TorchTheWitch

(11,065 posts)
60. the investigator saying "no" to the question of any insight
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 11:29 PM
Apr 2012

could merely mean they don't yet have the results of the FBI's analysis. It's an ambiguous answer and was likely meant to be so in order to not tip off O'Mara with what it is they know as yet. "No" can mean "No, we don't have the results back yet" or "No, the results of the analysis couldn't determine who's voice it was" or even something else. By just saying "No" with no elaboration O'Mara is left with not knowing whether or not the prosecution knows who's voice was doing the screaming for help, which at this stage of the game is just how the prosecution would want it. Of course, that also leaves us not knowing what was meant either.




 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
61. hehe....you can rest assured....
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 11:55 PM
Apr 2012

...that those 'No's' are gonna bite him in the ass at the immunity hearing and subsequent trial if required.



frylock

(34,825 posts)
25. pretty much debunked?
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 07:24 PM
Apr 2012

no, i don't think so. but by all means do provide the links to the debunking and i'll be sure to take a look.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
31. Look up...
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 07:33 PM
Apr 2012

and read the links I posted...

Even the investigator at the hearing today stated that the FBI looked into the audio and it gave "no insight as to the voice"

I guess the FBI is in on the cover up too?

Daalalou

(54 posts)
11. I wonder if "John" is legit
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 06:12 PM
Apr 2012

I have wondered this for a while. His is the only witness testimony that clearly supports Zimm's testimony. Other witnesses are either unclear on what they saw/heard, or their testimony contradicts Zimm's.

Plus, "John" talked to the media the day after the killing, the only witness to do that. How did the media know to contact him, given his determination to stay anonymous? Did he call them?

It made me wonder if "John" was a friend of Zimm's (who seemed to go out of his way to meet a lot of his neighbors) who told his story to back Zimm up. And now I wonder if John is the photographer who snapped the head shot. Since the cops arrived very shortly after the shots were fired, someone who knew what was going on was able to get to the scene and take that picture quickly (since I don't think the police would allow a civilian to get that close to the scene). Wonder who?

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
15. Other witnesses....
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 06:28 PM
Apr 2012

....did not appear to see anything clearly that I can tell, the State must have some compelling witnesses that we have not yet heard about.

I look forward to hearing more about them. Hopefully the case is unsealed.

 

fascisthunter

(29,381 posts)
23. I asked you to prove it? Can't, can ya?
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 07:16 PM
Apr 2012

That's sad...

You also can't prove it was not Martin screaming for his life can you? BUT there is one fact you cannot refute regardless of your pathetic attempts. Martin was unarmed and shot to death. Funny how you try to defend the person doing the shooting... the person who went out of their way to confront Martin, WHICH set things into motion.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
28. I am not in a position at this point....
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 07:28 PM
Apr 2012

.....to prove anything.

I only have an alledged eyewitness statement to go on.

But it is the ONLY KNOWN eyewitness to the screaming and physical altercation, it's really that simple.

Evidence has to be weighed, and rest assured it will be.

If you have statements from EYEwitnesses that contridict "John" please post the info and I shall weigh the evidence.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
33. Thanks for proving my point
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 07:36 PM
Apr 2012

that you have nothing to back up your argument.........it is much appreciated.



pacalo

(24,721 posts)
70. I'll go with the techno results of the scream, plus two very credible witnesses who came forward
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 01:18 AM
Apr 2012

when the police failed to arrest Zimmerman. The murder took place in their backyard & they said it was "a little boy" screaming, which matches the techno voice match result & what Trayvon's mother recognized on the 911 tapes as her son's scream.

yardwork

(61,539 posts)
88. That is a tiny bit of info, I agree with you about that.
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 10:17 AM
Apr 2012

A tiny bit of info reported about an anonymous source vs. a whole lot of info that I've seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears.

Response to AzWorker (Reply #1)

MH1

(17,573 posts)
110. If by "compelling" you mean "most likely to help Zimmerman get away with murder", perhaps.
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 04:06 PM
Apr 2012

The FACT is that Trayvon Martin is dead because George Zimmerman pursued and shot him, with NO good reason. Had Zimmerman gone to a movie that night, Martin would be alive.

Oh and about that presumption of innocence thing. That's EXACTLY what Zimmerman DID NOT give Martin. Now Zimmerman has to prove he was justified. I seriously doubt that he can.

(Oh and if any legal beagles want to take me to task, spare us - I'm speaking morally, burn-in-hell-wise and fear-for-the-rest-of-your-pitiful-life-wise, not necessarily legally. If Zimmerman walks, he will either be dealt with another way, or he will be looking over his shoulder for the rest of his life - unless he can convince the world he was justified. Which is as it should be.)

watrwefitinfor

(1,399 posts)
6. The only scenario that makes any sense to me is
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 05:45 PM
Apr 2012

that TM had GZ down, and GZ managed to get his hands on his gun; or perhaps had already pulled it out and that's when TM knocked him down.

If TM was struggling with him on the ground to try to keep the gun out of firing position, that's when TM screaming desparately for help would make sense. Clearly he was screaming after he became aware of the gun.

First time I've weighed in on any of this. I'll probably regret it.

Wat

mojitojoe

(94 posts)
40. How can Zimmerman's head be so bloody in the picture...
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 08:18 PM
Apr 2012

...and show no injuries a short time later when he's brought to the police station? Any cut bad enough to bleed like those pictures show should have required stitches or at least a bandage. Yet nothing like that was seen in the video at the police station. Curious.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
43. I've no idea
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 08:24 PM
Apr 2012

Hopefully the responding officers and medical professionals can shed some light on what they observed at the scene.

We do know from the initial report that blood was observed on the back of his head.

TorchTheWitch

(11,065 posts)
77. a) scalp wounds bleed a lot
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 02:21 AM
Apr 2012

b) there WERE wounds on his head in the video despite the insistence by many here that there were not just because they couldn't see them on a crappy long range video in which the back of Zimmerman's head was only seen for a couple of seconds. I got in MANY an argument about this with people and even mentioned that when information came out that he did have these minor wounds they were going to look stupid trying to backpeddle about it.



Skip Intro

(19,768 posts)
62. That voice test from the cops helped lead them to decline to charge Zimmerman.
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 11:59 PM
Apr 2012

That's the way I read the story you link to - did I miss something?

We're not just going to go full tilt in making up our own facts at this point, are we?

Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
63. My mistake
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 12:13 AM
Apr 2012

When I first read this knowing it was a bran new article, my impression was they just did this in the past couple of weeks. I will take that out of the op. However today the prosecution was asked about voice recognition and they said that it was done by the FBI and the Daily Sentinel but did not refer to anything done by the Florida Department of Law. Perhaps the FBI is using that tape for voice recognition now? I think its a stretch to say it helped lead them to decline to charge Zimmerman. There is no way to know if this had any baring at all, especially since the lead investigator wanted to charge him but was over ruled.

Skip Intro

(19,768 posts)
64. Thanks, and good points.
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 12:31 AM
Apr 2012

First of all, thanks for being someone willing to examine what is reported and draw a conclusion based on that, and being able to admit mistakes when you make them. I appreciate your efforts at integrity, a goal we share.

You are right, there is no way to know if that voice test had any bearing, my mistake. I did assume that if that test had produced results contrary to Zimmerman's story, the authorities might have been more inclined to arrest him, and the fact that they didn't led me to assume that such a failure did not occur. That may not be the case.

I do hope the case is proven, one way or the other, beyond a reasonable doubt.

Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
65. Thanks
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 12:36 AM
Apr 2012

Check out my post #56 and my theory of what might have happened. I think George very well may get off even though I think he made a lot of mistakes and he pisses me off big time.

Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
68. Some good debaters on both sides here
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 01:07 AM
Apr 2012

I had to look back over some facts and even changed my perception of what I had originally thought had happened. I still believe it was Martin crying for help at the end (probably had seen the gun and knew his life was on the line) even though Zimmerman may have called to John for help early on in the fight when he was losing. This is a tough case and it's going to be hard to win. However if it was Martin screaming for help and that can be proven, I think they can get Zimmerman on man slaughter even if Zimmerman did fear Martin might get the gun. The cries for help would be a strong signal to Zimmerman that Martin knew he was in a bad situation and had lost the upper hand. Zimmerman needed to find a way to use restraint at that point but instead he fired. Bad decision.

It all hinges on proving it was Martin crying for help. If that can't be proven there is no case here.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
73. I agree, great debate
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 02:05 AM
Apr 2012


I am also open to new information to help me form my opinion, I also agree the crys/screams origin are critical, thats why the alledged witness 'John" and his known statement has gone a long way in helping me to come to the opinions I currently hold.

To those that just want to wish him away....I just don't know what to say.

Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
76. I listened to John in one of the 911 tapes and he sounds credible
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 02:19 AM
Apr 2012

I think Zimmerman did look over at John and ask for help but then John went inside and locked his door saying to 911 "I am not going out there". He looks back out his window while talking to 911 and realizes someone is dead. So he probably missed a lot of the fight after he went inside.

Another caller clearly says the guy on-top has a white shirt on but she also goes inside and locks her door.


So what we are left with is not knowing what happened after these two went inside. We do however know that Zimmerman broke free and regained the upper hand or he would not have been able to get his gun and fire. We also know the really scary cries for help are right at the end just before the gun was fired. Since two voice experts seem pretty confidant the screaming at the end is not George it tells me Trayvon lost the upper hand and realized he was in real danger of dying and he then was the one crying for help.

Again, the voice recognition techniques will be on trial just as much as George is and if they can cast doubt then there would have to be a lot of other evidence to turn the case around.

Anyway, I hope each of us learned something from the other even if we didn't change one anothers minds. Cheers.

TorchTheWitch

(11,065 posts)
78. I believe it was Martin crying for help
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 02:23 AM
Apr 2012

mostly because of the witnesses descriptions of the cries being abruptly cut off immediately upon the gunshot. That in itself tells me that it was Martin crying for help.


 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
80. ok...then how...
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 02:29 AM
Apr 2012

...do you discount the witness that says he SAW the person that was doing the pleading?

uponit7771

(90,304 posts)
86. Read your links, they were good ZMan is done...he will NOT give "help" screams cause he KNOWS
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 08:43 AM
Apr 2012

...that they wont match.

He could get off RIGHT NOW if they did...RIGHT FUCKING NOW..if it was him screaming for help but he want give up his voice for analysis.

Both links said the expert used speaking voice characteristics to scream voice and that the data could be fudged...well, give the screaming voice at ANY pitch and it can be matched to whether or not it was ZMan

The fact that ZMan wont give up that voice and get let go is the tell tale here.

Also, SYG or Mutual defense in FL does NOT allow for the continued killing of someone when the call no dice...ZMan on top of TM is a no dice call in and of itself...

They HOPE John testifies cause his last view is the defining one; who was the aggressor in the end ...you've already made the claim it was ZMan

uponit7771

(90,304 posts)
149. Doesn't matter who asked, if it was him screaming they would've ran and gave this info
Mon Apr 23, 2012, 09:44 AM
Apr 2012

...but they haven't

janx

(24,128 posts)
118. Well, we don't yet know how much of this is factual,
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 08:14 PM
Apr 2012

so we're going on conjecture, but it's interesting to see different perspectives and where those perspectives are coming from.

quaker bill

(8,224 posts)
82. Correct, the essential question
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 06:29 AM
Apr 2012

that will have to be answered is what was the situation at the moment the trigger was pulled. If simply having the gun and full control of it by aiming it was sufficient to resolve the threat, (to the extent a threat existed), then pulling the trigger was excess force.

The most the law allows is for you to pull the trigger if that is the only way to "stand your ground" and not be attacked. However, if brandishing the gun is sufficient to stop the attack, pulling the trigger is not authorized.

EmeraldCityGrl

(4,310 posts)
90. When women are raped and murdered...
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 10:47 AM
Apr 2012

their hands are checked for defensive wounds, their nails are scraped and
checked for DNA. Why would anyone find it inexcusable for a terrified kid
with a gun pointed at him not try to fight for his life. I don't believe Trayvon
had the time or opportunity to defend himself. The moment GZ left his vehicle
he became the aggressor.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
100. So....
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 01:59 PM
Apr 2012

The eyewitness that places Martin atop Zimmerman and "beating" him by his back porch is mistaken?

Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
103. Your making some huge assumptions
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 03:37 PM
Apr 2012

Even rape victims sometimes get the best of their attacker simply because they think they are fighting for their life and their adrenalin is pumping making them twice as strong as they normally are.

Fact is no one knows how the actual physical fight started but we do know Zimmerman was following Martin and Martin was probably scared for his life.

What is key is if Zimmerman regained the upper hand and that was Martin pleading and crying for help, did Zimmerman use restraint in pulling the trigger or did he just fire because he was angry he got his ass kicked?
 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
107. You post all that....
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 04:00 PM
Apr 2012

...and then claim that I am making huge assumptions?

At least I am basing my opinions on an EYEwitness and not weaving a narrative out of thin air.

Quixote1818

(28,921 posts)
113. My post only raises questions and doesn't make any absolute claim
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 04:18 PM
Apr 2012

And keep in mind, an eyewitness who saw a brief moment in the fight doesn't tell us much. Most fighters were getting the best of Mike Tyson during a few moments in his fights but in the end Tyson kicked the crap out of them. What if I tuned in and saw those moments then changed the channel? My perception of the fight would be completely wrong. And even if Martin did get the best of Zimmerman how does that make it ok to use deadly force?

You seem to be very willing to discount Zimmerman following Martin as insignificant. Why is that? How would you feel if that had happened to your child? Only a hand full of you don't seem to think that is important when in fact it's extremely important because without Zimmerman following Martin there would have been no fight and no death.



EmeraldCityGrl

(4,310 posts)
108. another witness said the man with
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 04:01 PM
Apr 2012

the red jacket was on top. One of them is mistaken. I suppose
we'll have to wait until the trial to find out.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
109. Please direct me...
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 04:05 PM
Apr 2012

...to that witness statement.

Thanks

This AzWorker will be at work soon and will respond later this evening.

janx

(24,128 posts)
114. Here:
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 06:21 PM
Apr 2012

"Zimmerman was standing over the body with -- basically straddling the body with his hands on Trayvon's back," Cutcher said. "And it didn't seem to me that he was trying to help him in any way. I didn't hear any struggle prior to the gunshot."

http://articles.cnn.com/2012-03-30/justice/justice_florida-teen-shooting-witnesses_1_police-department-gated-community-account/3?_s=PM:JUSTICE

EmeraldCityGrl

(4,310 posts)
121. I believe it was on CNN but you'll have to do your own research.
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 09:00 PM
Apr 2012

I believe it was the person who's voice and face was distorted
to protect their identity. I was following every detail on this murder
until about a week ago including every comment posted in response
to local TV station coverage and newspaper articles. Locals and neighbors
have been posting some interesting tid bits although anonymous
so not dependable.

I'm not doing your research but I assure you that statement was made
by someone in the complex. I can't guarantee it was CNN but you'll have
to do some digging.

cr8tvlde

(1,185 posts)
123. It was an interview By Ashleigh Banfield...CNN...in shadow
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 09:57 PM
Apr 2012

...saw it twice. Witness watched the entire episode and she could only identify based on size, not skin color or race or facial recognition. She had the dispatcher on the phone the entire time, even held up the phone to see if they could hear, which I'm sure can be verified by phone records, heard the "pop", saw the big guy get up and walk around and saw the first flashlight come out immediately. It was about 4 feet from the sidewalk. In her description, GZ is never on the grass which would explain why there is no grass or rumpled clothing suggesting a struggle for his life in the grass.

I can't find the actual interview now as the Results bring up a lot of Freeper and Newsbusters sites as they are in a flurry over her "biased" interview. Same old same old.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
125. I don't see any mention of a red sweater or jacket....
Sun Apr 22, 2012, 02:29 AM
Apr 2012

I see she talks of a "larger man"

LOL, now that we know the weight difference was 25lbs at the most I wonder who that could be.... hmmm

I cannot wait to read her official statement.

cr8tvlde

(1,185 posts)
134. She was clear that it was dark outside
Sun Apr 22, 2012, 04:04 PM
Apr 2012

distinguished the voices as young and older and saw which figure got up and left the scene alive. It would also explain why there is no grass or blood or even ruffling of Z's clothing in any of the photos. He was on top of Martin. She was unable to identify skin/race/faces, and phone records are the key. In the beginning of the interview Ms. Banfield indicates that they had vetted the witness. Someone in the Sanford Police Department/911 was on the phone with this eye witness before, during and after he was shot.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
136. Yet the above poster claims someone besides John saw a red garment....
Sun Apr 22, 2012, 04:21 PM
Apr 2012

Sorry, but when weighing her statement compared to John's, his has much more info that can be used to ID who was on top of who WITHOUT using any speculation.

We don't have to discern 'young' vs. 'older' voices, or bigger vs. smaller person, especially since the media portrayed this incident as a 250lb man attacking someone that the media made to look like a 12yr old boy.

When a witness characterizes a 6'+ young man as a "little boy" it just cements that they have bought the media narrative hook line and sinker.

Rest assured we wil see her official statement(s) as well as all the others and we can then weigh them all.

Please read up on 'confabulation'

Daalalou

(54 posts)
139. Even Zimmerman knew Martin was young
Sun Apr 22, 2012, 04:49 PM
Apr 2012

He identified him as in his "late teens" the the 911 dispatcher, and later calls him a kid. Zimmerman knew he was young, his lie during his bail hearing apology notwithstanding.

Even calling him, "f'ing punks" says he knew he was young. (Apparently, the voice recognition experts who said the screams weren't Zimmerman said that he said punks, not coons). "Punk" is usually a term you use for someone who is young, generally in their teen years. Webster's agrees:

Punk: a : a young inexperienced person : beginner, novice; especially : a young man b : a usually petty gangster, hoodlum, or ruffian c slang : a young man used as a homosexual partner especially in a prison

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
137. Thanks, I've seen that.....am I missing any info on the red garment in this interview?
Sun Apr 22, 2012, 04:24 PM
Apr 2012

To be clear, my post was aimed at the individual that made a claim and then refused to back it up.

janx

(24,128 posts)
115. Your reply is such a nonsequitur that it doesn't even seem to relate
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 07:21 PM
Apr 2012

the the post you're replying to.

My head is spinning.

Not one of us knows specifically what happened between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin that night. The potential witnesses don't even know. It was getting dark, and it was raining. Whatever happened did so within a matter of a few minutes.

It seems to me that witnesses at a trial will be far more legitimate sources of information than those put forth in the media.

EmeraldCityGrl

(4,310 posts)
122. The incompetence of the local
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 09:28 PM
Apr 2012

police, and their assumption that the statements from a man that had just murdered a kid
was all they needed to know is incomprehensible. Once again having to rely on media reports,
it doesn't sound as if after GZ gave his statement the area was treated even remotely like
a crime scene.

There would have been an incredible amount of forensic evidence yet, even minor things like
GZ wearing the red coat when he arrived at the police station is for me mind boggling. That coat
and every stitch of clothing should have been evidence. You are correct, not one of us knows
specifically what happened, yet we will never know a great deal less because the cops in that
town are as guilty of profiling as GZ was.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
133. I am willing to bet....
Sun Apr 22, 2012, 02:33 PM
Apr 2012

...that we will find out that Zimmerman did not leave the station that night with that jacket, infact I would not be suprised if they took most of his clothing into evidence that evening at the station. Somone very likely brought him down a change of clothing or he was given the typical 'paper suit'

recall that there was so much that GZ had been allowed to keep his firearm when later that was shown to not be the case.

And 5+ hours of questioning the first night, and more the following days to include a reenactment on the scene hardly paints a picture of a back slapping, good ol' boy "good shoot, sign here please" situation....

Let us not forget that it has been alledged that the lead investigator Chris Serino wanted a charge and alledgedly stated to a young witness and his mother that he did not belive GZ and wanted to 'catch him in a lie'

So which is it?

cr8tvlde

(1,185 posts)
138. It took 6 weeks to interview the last person to talk to Martin alive
Sun Apr 22, 2012, 04:42 PM
Apr 2012

And it apparently took phone records and likely some federal "encouragement" to even validate that conversation.

It took taking it to Al Sharpton and group to even get it looked into within 3 weeks. Digital time stamps and the internet are wreaking havoc on the Local Yokel Network folk.

(The police reports indicates the gun was taken as evidence...way down at the bottom)

Oh, and the Judge did the talking and managed the re-enactment. That is fact and qualifies as back-slappin' to me.

I fail to see the relevance of the jacket? But I could be wrong.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
143. Well....
Mon Apr 23, 2012, 02:03 AM
Apr 2012

#1 according to mr Crump they did not even know about the conversation until Tracy Martin looked at his phone records on or about 3/18

#2 Not sure what Rev Al had to do with "Dee Dee" and her call, it was Matt Gutman w/ ABC that was allowed to listen to Crump question her and first reported on it. According to Crump she did not want to speak w/ Sanford PD or FDLE, only the Feds. She eventully spoke w/ FDLE and Feds.

#3 I am well aware the gun was taken into evidence and confirmed it when the initial report was leaked. The problem is the narrative kept on saying he still had the gun long after it was proven not to be the case.

#4 The Jacket and clothing were very likely taken into evidence

#5....also on "Dee Dee", there are some folks reporting that they have her twitter accts from that night and also from the day of the funeral where Crump says she was in the hospital due to the incident.... Her twitter acct is not supporting alot of Crumps assertions when it comes to her. We will find out more in her statements and cross examination.

EmeraldCityGrl

(4,310 posts)
144. If you recall at the end of the interview cr8tvlde
Mon Apr 23, 2012, 02:40 AM
Apr 2012

was kind enough to provide for you, the witnesses attorney, present during the interview,
stated that Ashliegh Banfield with CNN, had asked more questions of the witness than the
Prosecutor.

I'm not willing to bet on anything in a case where a young man, a kid, was killed in cold
blood. You go ahead and bet they did what is standard protocol for police departments
across the country when a murder has been committed. I'll wait for the trial and make my
determination of what happened that night based on the facts presented.

You are willing to bet, what an asinine comment, like you'er an authority and anyone cares what
you're willing to bet on.

 

AzWorker

(186 posts)
146. Sorry...
Mon Apr 23, 2012, 03:48 AM
Apr 2012

that you seem to have got yourself so flustered that you are lashing out and attacking.

Take a breath...please.

proverbialwisdom

(4,959 posts)
140. The screams for help lasted 40 seconds and started ~1 minute after hanging up with his girlfriend.
Sun Apr 22, 2012, 05:43 PM
Apr 2012

~2 minutes after TM and his girlfriend ended their cell phone call, he was dead. The digitally recorded TIMELINE created by the various phone calls is shocking. Sorry, can't find the damning transcript where this was summarized in a couple of sentences recently, maybe on one of the evening MSNBC programs.


http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/26/opinion/blow-a-mothers-grace-and-grieving.html?_r=1&ref=charlesmblow

Op-Ed Columnist

A Mother’s Grace and Grieving

By CHARLES M. BLOW
Published: March 25, 2012


Miami Gardens, Fla.


“They called him Slimm.”

More at link...

He was a smart boy who had taken advanced English and math classes, and he planned to go to college.

He was a hard worker who earned extra money by painting houses, and washing cars and working in the concession of the Pee Wee football league on the weekends. He also baby-sat for his younger cousins, two adorable little girls ages 3 and 7, whom the family called the bunnies, and when he watched the girls he baked them cookies.

The only fight his mother could ever recall his having was with his own brother when Trayvon was about 4 and the brother was 8. They were fighting for her attention, and it wasn’t even a real fight. “They were wrestling. It was so funny,” she said with a smile.

This hardly fits the profile of a menacing teen who would attack a grown man unprovoked, but that is exactly what Zimmerman contends.

Zimmerman’s statement, as related by police, says he was following the boy but “he had lost sight of Trayvon and was returning to his truck to meet the police officer when he says he was attacked by Trayvon.”

Trayvon’s personal account of who initiated the physical encounter is forever lost to the grave, but the initiation is likely to be the central question in the case.

To believe Zimmerman’s scenario, you have to believe that Trayvon, an unarmed boy, a boy so thin that people called him Slimm, a boy whose mother said that he had not had a fight since he was a preschooler, chose that night and that man to attack. You have to believe that Trayvon chose to attack a man who outweighed him by 100 pounds and who, according to the Sanford police, was wearing his gun in a holster. You have to believe that Trayvon chose to attack even though he was less than a hundred yards from the safety of the home where he was staying.

This is possible, but hardly sounds plausible.

More at link...

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