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In reply to the discussion: Zimmerman was holding Trayvon by the hoodie when Z fell backwards, pulling TM down with him [View all]SaveAmerica
(5,342 posts)63. Resulting in blood from Z's nose, no DNA on Trayvon and no blood on
Zimmerman's clothes (front of his shirt/jacket) because an elbow blow won't create as much blood as a broken nose.
I was thinking this also, after the elbow to the nose theory was presented in a thread I started yesterday, but I didn't want to bump my thread by responding (was getting out of control).
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Duer 157099
Jul 2013
OP
The hoodie was away from Trayvon's skin when the shot was fired, so his blood
Duer 157099
Jul 2013
#9
but the shot was straight 'from a midrange' distance. this doesn't seem to jibe with scenarios that
HiPointDem
Jul 2013
#12
i wonder if there was some kind of skuffle that got them on the ground, martin got up & z shot
HiPointDem
Jul 2013
#21
Also he had Martin held at gun point because that is when Martin was screaming. I can just imagine
Maraya1969
Jul 2013
#23
Here and I thought they were saying Zimmerman was a "Major, Major Asshole".
Spitfire of ATJ
Jul 2013
#52
John Good sounded very much like an asshole who watches too much teevee
alcibiades_mystery
Jul 2013
#55
Wouldn't it be the ballistic expert's burden to assert and prove that the hoodie was being grabbed?
dkf
Jul 2013
#26
I'd say this is a logical explanation of what happened, I especially agree that the murder weapon...
DrewFlorida
Jul 2013
#31
Never bought the gym owners conclusion that Zimmerman was a helpless marshmallow.
lumpy
Jul 2013
#62
You don't really think the Sanford PD went through all that trouble do you?
Duer 157099
Jul 2013
#67
Alternate scenarios, if both considered possible, reasonable doubt still exists.
zencycler
Jul 2013
#70
I am 100% convinced Zimmerman got out of the car specifically to detain Trayvon.
Tommy_Carcetti
Jul 2013
#75