A Martial Artist looks at the Zimmerman/Martin Murder Case
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Guest post by John Victor
Thanks again to John, who earlier wrote a guest post about the Pring-Wilson trial, for providing his analysis of another high-profile case.
The killing of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman is a story that ran
through most of the media earlier this year, with strong opinions
expressed
Mark Osterman - WOFL TV
Published on Sep 18, 2012 by tatepublishing
The sound of a single gun shot cut through the quiet, rainy evening and a lanky, black teen, Trayvon Martin, fell to the ground. The shooter was someone Mark and Sondra Osterman spoke with daily. He played Santa for their daughter, treated his wife with preciousness, often ate at their table, and shared their joys and sorrows. The Ostermans are
George Michael Zimmerman and the Thirteen Commandments of Criminal Defense
The First Commandment of Criminal Defense is thou canst not create a silk purse out of a sow’s ear, no matter how good you are. Some cases are dead-bang losers and you must be able to identify and dispose of them, if at all possible, without going to trial. That usually involves a plea bargain and a guilty plea.
There are two kind of plea bargains: charge bargains where charges are dropped or
Anger in aikido
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| Anger in aikido? Image from Wikipedia.org |
What would O-Sensei say if this was even remotely true?
These nice folks in hakama are supposed to be the very embodiment of cool and tranquility - no room for primal anger or aggression here mate!
We'll it appears that at least one aikidoka takes it very personal that someone dare claim that his hero, non other than movie star Steven Seagal, has been choked out by a "simple" judoka, an old school hard man in the form of Judo Gene LeBell.
True or untrue - keep smiling, and read more about it here.
How to choose a martial art
Here's Eddie Izzard's comedy take on how to choose a martial art. Brilliant observations :-)
Zimmerman's story slowly crumbling
Forensic test results were made public today that identified only George Zimmerman's DNA on the gun that killed 16 year old Trayvon Martin. His story has been that he shot Martin in self-defense, while Martin was walking to his father's house in a gated community.
Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder and has pleaded
not guilty, although in the eyes of most he has yet to
FDLE Neighborhood Photos
Photos taken by Florida Department of Law Enforcement of The Retreat at Twin Lakes neighborhood.
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tchoupi.caillou's fine work on the Zimmerman - Martin case
http://imgur.com/a/q80xU
http://tchoupi.imgur.com/
http://imgur.com/a/bcAII
My Deduced Timeline (updated)
WHERE WAS GEORGE? AT 6:42 ???
Note: As you read through this timeline, after hearing the 911 tapes,
it becomes apparent that GZ isn't giving his actual locations, nor
reporting what is actually taking place.
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5:09:-- Trayvon makes call lasting 81 minutes, ends at 6:30=================================================6:05:-- Trayvon
18th Circuit Court Media Advisories Zimmerman Files
It
is the goal of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit to ensure that the media
and public are accommodated to the best of the Court's abilities during
special interest/high profile proceedings. Below you will find media
advisories and public record documents pertaining to State v. Zimmerman
(2012-CF-001083-A). Please continue to check this website for updates.
Documents will be posted as they
Talent for martial arts
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| Talent or perseverance - From Flickr.com |
Similarly you may (or may not) believe yourself that you have the talent it takes to be good at it.
Without a doubt, some people takes faster to certain activities, and they seems to be able to do things without much of an effort.
Do these "naturally talented" people tend to stick with their martial arts training for any length of time? Sadly no. Almost without fail, they tend to get bored and quit before they get really good.
The ones that actually do become very good are the ones that stick to the training - the ones that have the perseverance and who show up again and again, class after class.
In other words: Talent is not nearly as important as perseverance, "just doing it".
We discuss the talent factor in this blog post. Remember to watch the video at the end!
Kung fur fighting
These cats may be doing a kata (in feline speak: Cata). Or, it may be actual kung fur (genuine animal style kung fu) fighting - what do you think?
Bad taste of martial arts
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| Really mixed-up martial arts - From Flickr. |
Really mixed-up martial arts in all it's eh... glory.
Former action star great Chuck Norris have apparently lost all credibility and it's time to say goodbye to his "can't get farther to the right", Christian fanatic ramblings.
It's seriously not often that religious/political statements make me want to throw up, but this is darned close.
You can read more about the scary bland of religion and martial arts and far out religious views here.
Experts Conclude George Zimmerman DID NOT Scream For Help That Night!
Zimmerman Timeline Problem
Another Lie From A LIAR
The suck-factor in traditional martial arts
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| Traditional martial arts sucks? From Flickr. |
It goes without saying that such statements in general comes from the people who don't do TMA, or who have done some bullshido/McDojo variety of it before - typically when they were children.
Those of us who find it very meaningful to do the more traditional arts like karate, taekwondo, judo and ju-jitsu, knows that there are lots of benefits associated with this type of training. Also, it should be quite self-explanatory that not everyone aim at being MMA fighters, or train the latest and greatest "street-approved combat style of self-defense.
That's all well and fine, but there still may be some elements of truth about the suck-factor in traditional martial arts. It appears that this is more than anything a problem in the USA, and you can read more about it here.
MMA zombie film
A zombie film/movie with mixed martial arts action..? Apparently that's what you get with 'Zombie Apocalypse'. Not at all sure if I'm ready for an MMA zombie film.
Just a bit curious whether it's zombies turning fighters or fighters turning zombies. It may be argued that some fighters are close to that already...
Just a bit curious whether it's zombies turning fighters or fighters turning zombies. It may be argued that some fighters are close to that already...
ScreaminJ's Collection -- Witness Spreadsheet
Trayvon Martin whole case spreadsheet
The entire collection
Witness 8 aka DeeDee composit
From google docs
Witness 8 aka DeeDee - composite
Background info
I know the person named Trayvon Martin. I have known him for a long time. We just started talking. I met up with him by him coming by my house with his best friend. I live with my mother. I’ve known him from about Kindergarten. He was a good friend of mine. I would describe Trayvon as funny… a Momma boy, a baby, sheltered in
Witness 8 aka DeeDee - composite
Background info
I know the person named Trayvon Martin. I have known him for a long time. We just started talking. I met up with him by him coming by my house with his best friend. I live with my mother. I’ve known him from about Kindergarten. He was a good friend of mine. I would describe Trayvon as funny… a Momma boy, a baby, sheltered in
A Dr. Phil Exclusive: Friends of George Zimmerman -- “The Most Hated Man in America” -- Speak Out
September 11, 2012
MORE DR. PHIL/MARTIN CASE VIDEOS HERE
MORE DR. PHIL/MARTIN CASE VIDEOS HERE
Full 40 Minute George Zimmerman - Hannity Q & A. Zimmerman First Time Talking To The News!
FROM YOUTUBE
"I carry my gun all the time, except at work" vs "I forgot I had my gun with me!"
'He would have died if he hadn't killed Trayvon': George Zimmerman's best friend defends him on Dr Phil after penning a book Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2202118/Trayvon-Martin-case-George-Zimmermans-best-friend-defends-penning-book.
Mark Osterman and his wife Sondra appeared on the nationally syndicated show to defend George Zimmerman and explain the situation surrounding Trayvon Martin's death
Said that Trayvon Martin would have killed George Zimmerman if the neighbourhood watch volunteer had not shot the Florida teenager in defence
Said that Zimmerman suffered a serious concussion during his encounter with Trayvon on
Said that Trayvon Martin would have killed George Zimmerman if the neighbourhood watch volunteer had not shot the Florida teenager in defence
Said that Zimmerman suffered a serious concussion during his encounter with Trayvon on
The 'Whole' Story of Trayvon Martin at 7 Eleven
Published on May 27, 2012 by DiwataMan2
6:21:54 Trayvon is seen outside the store traveling from the East to the West to enter 7 Eleven
6:24:32 Two minutes later Trayvon leaves the store but is not seen outside heading back East
6:25:53 The three stooges enter
6:26:03 Curly has money already in hand
6:28:00 Curly walks away with blunts
6:28:30 Curly leaves store with blunts
6:29:19 The
Martial arts instructor description
To balance out the naughty bit below, here's a very accurate martial arts instructor description. In my experience, it's basically a home run :-)
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| An accurate description of martial arts instructors at work... |
MMA and gay "pron"
Not sure if this is the image the macho guys want of the UFC and mixed martial arts.. May be too close for comfort though?
And just in case you wonder, A. this is humor, and B. it does not represent my view on MMA and gay "pron" :-)
And just in case you wonder, A. this is humor, and B. it does not represent my view on MMA and gay "pron" :-)
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No Olympic MMA
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| No Olympic MMA - From Flickr.com |
Let me rephrase that a little bit before the hard-core mixed martial arts fans gets a full-blown seizure ... these sports will not be included in any foreseeable future.
Sure, the current fighting arts in the Olympic games are about as exiting to watch as drying paint - in other words extremely boring unless you're into that particular art/sport.
And sure enough, MMA is - whether we like it or not - a massive force to be reckoned with on the combat sports arena. It's action packed and intriguing in ways that say taekwondo or judo can never be.
Still, the chances that MMA - or other sports like BJJ - will be a part of the Olympic family any time soon is close to zero.
And no, I'm not the one saying so. I love BJJ (been doing it myself for some time) and I can't see why a modified version of MMA shouldn't be made to fit the Olympic program. There are others - people with more knowledge than me who says so.
Read more about it here.
Martial arts violence
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| Violence - Illustration from Flickr.com |
This nit-wit somehow finds the opportunity to insult a lot of people doing martial arts, without even blinking.
He's basically claiming that the real reason that we do martial arts is that we use it to deal with our childhood abuse... Exactly ... you heard that right.
So you my martial arts friend have a checkered past, whether you admit it or not - whether you're aware of it or not. You see, this individual is right and we - who actually do martial arts because we find the training enjoyable for a variety of reasons - are wrong.
This confused individual even has the nerves to get on his high horse and "feel genuinely sorry" for us.
You can read the full blog post here. I would love it if you left a comment. Also, hop over to YouTube and leave a comment there too - remember to vote his silly video rambling down, please!
It is really sad to see apparently intelligent individuals missing the boat completely as in this case.
AxiomAmnesia says: GEORGE ZIMMERMAN WAS NOT THE ONLY PERSON INVOLVED IN THE TRAYVON MARTIN MURDER!
FROM THE WEBSITE CLICK HERE
TheyAlwaysGetAway.com
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Witness Interviews – These are the actual uncut, full-length, witness interviews in audio format that were distributed to the media.
Fire Department Interviews
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Patricia says:
Four Animated timelines - and- 12 Whites who knew Trayvon Martin
Trayvon Martin Shooting Animated Timeline pt. 2
Timeline of Events George Zimmerman Trayvon Martin
Yet Another Scenario: Trayvon Martin George Zimmerman
Timeline of Trayvon Martin's Last Minutes
12 Whites Who KNEW Trayvon Martin Expose...
New Improved George Zimmerman Re-enactment vs. The World
Published on Aug 14, 2012 by Teeslaw I think/hope it's pretty self explanatory. This combines both parts of a previous 2 part video I had posted, and adds the previously missing 'third part' dealing with the actual struggle between Martin and Zimmerman.
For additional analysis of the Martin/Zimmerman case evidence and testimony, see http://whonoze.wordpress.com/. (Note, this
TALK LEFT TIMELINE MAP
This map from TALK LEFT is posted because it shows the available paths between houses that other maps do not show clearly. READ MORE
THE TRAYVON MARTIN SHOOTING: A Timeline Of The Entire Case
George Zimmerman was briefly sent back to jail recently, but that was just the latest twist in the Trayvon Martin tragedy.
The death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was preceded and followed by a series of dramatic events that turned a local crime into a national tragedy.
The full timeline of Martin's death before and after February 26 paints a complex picture of both Zimmerman and the unarmed
The death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was preceded and followed by a series of dramatic events that turned a local crime into a national tragedy.
The full timeline of Martin's death before and after February 26 paints a complex picture of both Zimmerman and the unarmed
Minute-by-Minute Timeline of Trayvon Martin’s Death
THE VIEW FROM LL2
This timeline is posted for informational purposes only, it, and many others I post will be out of date,
and/or have other errors, but I post them because a view of different timeline constructions will give
the reader a better grasp of the data involved. A fuller explanation will be had at the site listed and linked above, here's the map:
READ MORE AT THE VIEW FROM LL2
This timeline is posted for informational purposes only, it, and many others I post will be out of date,
and/or have other errors, but I post them because a view of different timeline constructions will give
the reader a better grasp of the data involved. A fuller explanation will be had at the site listed and linked above, here's the map:
READ MORE AT THE VIEW FROM LL2
George Zimmerman bond hearing
A Florida court holds a bond hearing on April 20, 2012, for George Zimmerman, the man accused of killing Trayvon Martin.
Apr 20, 2012 - 11:20am
Trayvon Martin - George Zimmerman Sanford Police Shooting Report
Trayvon Martin - George Zimmerman Sanford Police Shooting Report
Redacted witness and evidence list filed by the state in George Zimmerman case
Redacted witness and evidence list filed by the state in George Zimmerman case
George Zimmerman Case- Response by FloridaDA to Request for Recusal
George Zimmerman Case- Response by FloridaDA to Request for Recusal
Florida Trial Court's 2012 Ruling On The Stand Your Ground Law - Same Law As ...
Florida Trial Court's 2012 Ruling On The Stand Your Ground Law - Same Law As In Zimmerman Case
George Zimmerman: Motion for protective order, media's motions
George Zimmerman: Motion for protective order, media's motions
George Zimmerman's motion to disqualify judge Kenneth Lester
George Zimmerman's motion to disqualify judge Kenneth Lester
Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman Case Requires Increased Clarity
This document was obviously issued before more facts were released, thus it contains many erroneous assumptions. I post it for informational purposes.
Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman Case Requires Increased Clarity
Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman Case Requires Increased Clarity
George Zimmerman's 911 Call History
George Zimmerman's 911 Call History Site
48-page document released online by the city of Sanford, Florida showing George Zimmerman's history ... 10:02:46 Comments: AVE & I'ARK DR Buslness/Suhlnvis ... From: FM
George Zimmerman's 911 Call History
48-page document released online by the city of Sanford, Florida showing George Zimmerman's history ... 10:02:46 Comments: AVE & I'ARK DR Buslness/Suhlnvis ... From: FM
George Zimmerman's 911 Call History
George Zimmerman-Court Documents -- State vs. George Zimmerman court documents
George Zimmerman-Court Documents Site
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George Zimmerman Neighbors Complained About Aggressive Tactics Before Trayvon Martin Killing
A volunteer community watch captain who shot an unarmed Florida teenager to death last month had been the subject of complaints by neighbors in his gated community for aggressive tactics, a homeowner said.
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A Closer Look At George Zimmerman
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A Closer Look At George Zimmerman
The Trayvon Martin case: Why Frank Taaffe is as scary as George Zimmerman
April 3, 2012 UPDATE 07/22/2012, please see end of post, as well as the new post.
Okay reader, this post is going to be so far from my usual subject matter that even my one and only may not read it. However, it does relate to science in the media as the subject matter covers sociological issues that are finally being highlighted since the tragedy of Trayvon Martin’s death. Anyway, I simply
Okay reader, this post is going to be so far from my usual subject matter that even my one and only may not read it. However, it does relate to science in the media as the subject matter covers sociological issues that are finally being highlighted since the tragedy of Trayvon Martin’s death. Anyway, I simply
Zimmerman supporters say he was protecting neighborhood
Frank Taaffe
April 03, 2012|By the CNN Wire StaffA neighbor and friend of George Zimmerman's said Tuesday on CNN that their neighborhood had suffered eight burglaries, all committed by young black men, in the 15 months prior to Trayvon Martin's shooting.
Frank Taaffe's account paints a picture of a neighborhood watch volunteer making rounds in a community suffering a spate of burglaries
Orlando Watch Shooting Probe Reveals Questionable Police Conduct
by MATT GUTMAN (@mattgutmanABC) and SENI TIENABESO (@senijr_abc) ORLANDO, Fla., March 13, 2012ABC News has uncovered questionable police conduct in the investigation of the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white neighborhood watch captain in Florida, including the alleged "correction" of at least one eyewitness' account.
Sanford Police Chief Billy Lee said there is
New Account: Zimmerman Told Cops Trayvon’s Last Words Were ‘Okay, You Got It’
Zimmerman Blows It
The man who shot and killed Trayvon Martin has a
whole new set of problems after the court found out
he lied at his bond hearing, writes Mansfield Frazier.
by Mansfield Frazier
In exclusive reporting from Sanford, Fla., Aram Roston offers a new inside account of what Zimmerman told police after the shooting. Plus, read Jelani Cobb on what got Zimmerman charged.
In
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MANUAL
CLICK HERE to download the pdf manual file
Pg 25. Community members only serve as the extra “eyes and ears” of law enforcement. They should report their observations of suspicious activities to law enforcement; however, citizens should never try to take action on those observations. Trained law enforcement should be the only ones ever to take action based on observations of suspicious activities
Pg 25. Community members only serve as the extra “eyes and ears” of law enforcement. They should report their observations of suspicious activities to law enforcement; however, citizens should never try to take action on those observations. Trained law enforcement should be the only ones ever to take action based on observations of suspicious activities
These are the charges: -- The warrant for Zimmerman
COUNT 1: MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE — In the County of Seminole, State of Florida, on Frebruary 26, 2012, George Zimmerman, did unlawfully and by an act imminently dangerous to another, and evincing a depraved mind regardless of human life, although without any premeditated design to effect the death of any particular individual, kill Trayvon Martin, a human being under the age of eighteen, by
Trayvon Killing Eyewitness On CNN: I Offered To Show Police Scene Of The Crime, They Declined
Ashleigh Banfield, substituting in for Anderson Cooper tonight, spoke to an anonymous eyewitness to the death of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman about what she saw that night. She had already spoken out anonymously, but she came forward today with more information. She revealed that after the police brought her in for questioning, she offered to bring them to the scene of the crime and
Frank Taaffe Believes George Zimmerman Will Be 'Exonerated'
OR WATCH IT HERE
So, where does Frank Taaffe live? 1460 Retreat View Sanford, FL…
Would you take route option 1 or 2 below if you wanted to enter the gated community (that reportedly locked at 7 pm while Trayvon was out getting Skittles and Iced Tea) as soon as possible to avoid the rain? Either option would make a real suspicious guy acting like he’s on drugs walking about in the rain
Update from 4/20 – UNDER OATH, Zimmerman addressed the court today and says he didn’t know how old Trayvon was:
George Zimmerman under oath
George Zimmerman "I didn't know how old he was".
A MASH UP OF ZIMMERMAN FALSEHOODS UNDER OATH
George Zimmerman "I didn't know how old he was".
A MASH UP OF ZIMMERMAN FALSEHOODS UNDER OATH
Trayvon Martin shooting witness breaks silence
An eyewitness provides details about what was heard and seen before and after George Zimmerman shot Trayvon Martin. FROM THE SITE CNN
Trayvon Martin Killing's Youngest Witness, 13, Still Can Hear The Screams
Austin McLendon, 13, stands at the spot where he was
the night of Feb. 26, when about 20 yards away, George
Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin, in a grassy
patch behind the townhouse where McLendon lives with
his family. McLendon said he cannot shake the memory
of screams and gunfire he heard that night.
Brown said in hindsight she feels the police investigator on the case
Tampa Bay News About The Retreat At Twin Lakes
A memorial to Trayvon Martin, 17, is attached to a
street sign outside the Retreat at Twin Lakes in Sanford.
George Zimmerman, 28, moved into the Retreat in the summer of 2009 with his wife, Shellie. Records show he worked at a pressure-washing company, though neighbors said they never saw a truck.
Right away, he started calling the police. The 911 operators translated his complaints
Update from 4/17 (I received it 4/9) – A map based on witness location AND description was submitted by BccList.com visitor Tchoupi Caillou…
2831 Retreat View Circle is on the Property Appraiser of Seminole County under Selma. This also is the 2nd address given by dispatcher to help police Officers locate the crime scene.
1211 Twin Trees Lane pops up when you google Jeremy in the Twin Trees or Retreat View. He seem to have a home business. Jeremy is also the name called out in the earliest 911 call. He was basically instructed to
1211 Twin Trees Lane pops up when you google Jeremy in the Twin Trees or Retreat View. He seem to have a home business. Jeremy is also the name called out in the earliest 911 call. He was basically instructed to
Update from 4/2 - A map including times from Zimmerman’s 911 call:
“Why did Trayvon run when he did around the 2:08 mark of Zimmerman’s 911 call?”
If my new map is correct, Zimmerman was still in his parked truck facing west by the cut through, watching Trayvon in his rearview mirrors, talking to 911 about how “these assholes always get away,” giving absolutely HORRIBLE directions to his location, and then Trayvon runs.
So, what made Trayvon run around the 2
If my new map is correct, Zimmerman was still in his parked truck facing west by the cut through, watching Trayvon in his rearview mirrors, talking to 911 about how “these assholes always get away,” giving absolutely HORRIBLE directions to his location, and then Trayvon runs.
So, what made Trayvon run around the 2
A view from the Crawdad hole blog
I used to make my living going over police reports and evidence. So that’s what I’m gonna do today. Here is the Initial Shooting Report provided by the Sanford Police Department. It is only a partial report made by the first two responding officers. It does not include the detective’s report or any forensics/autopsy information.
Let’s start with the basics. Sanford, Florida is an
Let’s start with the basics. Sanford, Florida is an
An early map showing the speculated routes of TM and GZ
This map shows an earlier hypothesis before the evidence dump.
The story can be read Here
Map: Overview of trip to 711
This map shows the location and a path from where Trayvon Martin was staying to the 711.
This route uses the front gate and not the cut through shortcut near Frank Taaffe's house.
(Link will open in new window because the map is large) CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAP
From the BCC.List.com blog
This route uses the front gate and not the cut through shortcut near Frank Taaffe's house.
(Link will open in new window because the map is large) CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAP
From the BCC.List.com blog
The krotty lions
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