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That's my take on things too! n/t arthritisR_US Mar 2012 #1
What I'm also curious about is Zimmerman's photograph we see on TV Cali_Democrat Mar 2012 #2
I think that was an old mugshot from his 2005 arrest for assaulting a cop. madaboutharry Mar 2012 #4
Ah...thanks for that Cali_Democrat Mar 2012 #6
It was an old mugshot of the suspect the police said had a squeaky clean record. n/t EFerrari Mar 2012 #8
Zimmerman hasn't been arrested for a crime in this incident. Life Long Dem Mar 2012 #17
I just saw on another forum EC Mar 2012 #3
I think he was down too. ScreamingMeemie Mar 2012 #23
He probably tripped and fell face chasing him. n/t Ganja Ninja Mar 2012 #5
That's a possiblity itsrobert Mar 2012 #15
Good hypothesis. n/t ellisonz Mar 2012 #27
If a poacher gets scratched before killing the prey, does that excuse the poacher from the crime? leveymg Mar 2012 #7
Agreed Xyzse Mar 2012 #9
By allowing the shooter to leave the scene, evidence was not preserved. AtomicKitten Mar 2012 #10
Why do you think they took photographs? hfojvt Mar 2012 #11
I believe his prior arrest for assaulting a cop throws that theory out the window - TBF Mar 2012 #12
WTF Skittles Mar 2012 #13
Why would a 'lover' murder a boy carrying a bag of skittles? Rex Mar 2012 #16
Because it was a love crime and not a hate crime silly, loved that kid to death he did. Dragonfli Mar 2012 #29
maybe because said boy was beating the crap out of him hfojvt Mar 2012 #52
WTF? ForgoTheConsequence Mar 2012 #19
:spittake: eShirl Mar 2012 #53
Zimmerman persude Martin...end of story uponit7771 Mar 2012 #20
Because he was a man who shot an unarmed child? ScreamingMeemie Mar 2012 #21
Any time someone is shot to death the police should collect evidence auburngrad82 Mar 2012 #22
Yes, there was need to collect evidence. Evidence is often collected BEFORE an arrest. pnwmom Mar 2012 #25
Lovers do not patrol around carrying a gun unless there is a crime wave. JDPriestly Mar 2012 #26
I sure am glad the New Jersey Jets got Tebow. Ikonoklast Mar 2012 #28
It's marginally better than getting ebola... sikorsky Mar 2012 #34
There is always need to collect evidence at a murder site. Even when a "lover" who pursues a teen uppityperson Mar 2012 #32
"One person can make a difference" RetroLounge Mar 2012 #42
Well I did have a bookstore in Wisconsin for seven years hfojvt Mar 2012 #55
because someone was just killed, i know insurance companies like to have photos of fender benders got root Mar 2012 #43
I don't know many lovers with charges for assault on a LEO and domestic violence. nt Incitatus Mar 2012 #44
he was not a lover of young black kids. Whisp Mar 2012 #49
Well that "lover" must have been a fighter considering his previous record Lilyeye Mar 2012 #54
I don't care if he was bloodied he still was the one who pursued the boy who had every WI_DEM Mar 2012 #14
agree librechik Mar 2012 #18
i agree, i don't think it happened either, people keep saying we need more facts JI7 Mar 2012 #24
I want more facts too... ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #30
You'd think they'd be in a hurry to prove that Trayvon inflicted ANY damage CakeGrrl Mar 2012 #31
So if you feel threatened by an unarmed man deadly force is legally justified? Kablooie Mar 2012 #33
No it is not legal to start a fight and blow someone away ... spin Mar 2012 #47
Interesting. And it seems to jive with this. savalez Mar 2012 #35
Link? RUMMYisFROSTED Mar 2012 #36
Well, it's all over DU...but, if you'd like it again... ScreamingMeemie Mar 2012 #40
Wrong spot. RUMMYisFROSTED Mar 2012 #41
Don't cry...It's okay. ScreamingMeemie Mar 2012 #50
If Zimmerman were beaten and bloody... Joseph8th Mar 2012 #37
I've also wondered what Zimmerman could POSSIBLY say in his own defense Nevernose Mar 2012 #38
*IF* he was bloody I think it was caused by Raine Mar 2012 #39
I seriously have to ask DID they take pictures? Justice wanted Mar 2012 #45
Did Zimmerman go to the hospitol? Eddie Haskell Mar 2012 #46
They took no photos nor did they send him to a hospital... cynatnite Mar 2012 #48
If they did send him to the hospital, the hospital can't say boo- HIPAA. X_Digger Mar 2012 #51
***Well I guess I have my answer why not. ScreamingMeemie Mar 2012 #56
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