Tests only identify Zimmerman's DNA on handgun
Tests only identify Zimmerman's DNA on handgun
By MIKE SCHNEIDER | Associated Press - 2 hrs 25 mins ago
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FILE - In this June 29, 2012 file photo, George Zimmerman, left, and attorney Don West appear before Circuit Judge Kenneth R. Lester, Jr. Friday, June 29, 2012, during a bond hearing at the Seminole County ...
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Forensic tests made public Wednesday show that George Zimmerman's was the only DNA that could be identified on the grip of the gun used to fatally shoot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
The results rule out Martin's DNA from being on the gun's grip. Zimmerman's DNA also was identified on the gun's holster, but no determination could be made as to whether Martin's DNA was on the gun's holster, according to the report from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder for fatally shooting Martin during a confrontation in a gated community in Sanford in February. Zimmerman is pleading not guilty, claiming self-defense.
A delay in Zimmerman's arrest led to nationwide protests.
The question of whose DNA is on the gun and holster could play a role in Zimmerman's defense.
Zimmerman says Martin had been on top of him, slamming his head against the ground and smothering his mouth and nose with his hand and arm when he grabbed his gun from a holster on his waist before Martin could get it. He shot the teenager once in the chest.
Other documents released by prosecutors Wednesday include an interview with the clerk of a convenience store where Martin purchased Skittles and a can of iced tea moments before his confrontation with Zimmerman. The clerk said in the interview, more than a month after Martin was shot, that he didn't remember Martin.
"To be honest, I don't even remember that day," said the clerk, whose name was redacted from the audio interview.
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Associated Press writers Kyle Hightower in Orlando and Terry Spencer in Miami contributed to this report.
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Quoting Lunarprancer:
Quoting opinionatedmom:
oh I bet he shot some one!! This again?
LOL! I was more interested in this:
Other documents released by prosecutors Wednesday include an interview with the clerk of a convenience store where Martin purchased Skittles and a can of iced tea moments before his confrontation with Zimmerman. The clerk said in the interview, more than a month after Martin was shot, that he didn't remember Martin.
"To be honest, I don't even remember that day," said the clerk, whose name was redacted from the audio interview.
Quoting jaxTheMomm:I'd say that's quite a sturdy limb, and I'll join you on it.
Quoting MyJaidonreturns:
Im going to go out on a limb here and say that Zimmerman's side of the story is a wee bit fabricated.
Quoting glitterteaz:
He said they fought over the gun that is not what the test shows
Quoting yourspecialkid:
This would be what I would have expected. It supports what Zimmerman said...or what Zimmerman said supports this...however you want to look at it.
That is not what the article said..
Zimmerman says Martin had been on top of him, slamming his head against the ground and smothering his mouth and nose with his hand and arm when he grabbed his gun from a holster on his waist before Martin could get it. He shot the teenager once in the chest.
Quoting AdellesMom:
I'm joining the both of you.
Quoting jaxTheMomm:I'd say that's quite a sturdy limb, and I'll join you on it.
Quoting MyJaidonreturns:
Im going to go out on a limb here and say that Zimmerman's side of the story is a wee bit fabricated.
So you do not understand?
Quoting jaxTheMomm:
Awe, cute troll.
Quoting asfriend:
Do the two of you even remotely understand the story?
Quoting jaxTheMomm:
I'd say that's quite a sturdy limb, and I'll join you on it.
Quoting MyJaidonreturns:
Im going to go out on a limb here and say that Zimmerman's side of the story is a wee bit fabricated.
You can scale it back a notch if you don't want to look like such a troll.
But it's adorable, really.
Quoting asfriend:So you do not understand?
Quoting jaxTheMomm:
Awe, cute troll.
Quoting asfriend:
Do the two of you even remotely understand the story?
Quoting jaxTheMomm:
I'd say that's quite a sturdy limb, and I'll join you on it.
Quoting MyJaidonreturns:
Im going to go out on a limb here and say that Zimmerman's side of the story is a wee bit fabricated.
YESSSSSS
I was going to quote it but I was afraid most people would be uncultured and wouldn't understand the reference. :P
Quoting romalove:Please tell me I'm not the only person who read this and immediately heard "They Both Reached for the Gun" from Chicago in their head....
Quoting caito:
YESSSSSS
I was going to quote it but I was afraid most people would be uncultured and wouldn't understand the reference. :P
Quoting romalove:
Please tell me I'm not the only person who read this and immediately heard "They Both Reached for the Gun" from Chicago in their head....
We are musical crazy here. I live close enough to Broadway to be able to take my kids at least once a year. :-)
Quoting LauraKW:
Scootch over.
Quoting AdellesMom:
I'm joining the both of you.
Quoting jaxTheMomm:I'd say that's quite a sturdy limb, and I'll join you on it.
Quoting MyJaidonreturns:
Im going to go out on a limb here and say that Zimmerman's side of the story is a wee bit fabricated.
Quoting Lunarprancer:
Quoting lga1965:
Not arguing with you at all, but I have had a lot of cashiering/customer service positions and always remembered patrons and exchanges.
I have too.
But...a while ago one of the Moms here created a whole scenario in which Trayvon was doing some suspicious things while at the convenience store buying Iced Tea,etc. so Ithought it was funny that the guy said he didn't even remember Trayvon.
I don't know if I would remember everyone when I was a sales associate , ringing up sales at the register. We would be swamped with customers and try to process them quickly .
and what "generation" are you?
Would you go topless if you could?
- Lunarprancer
on Sep. 19, 2012 at 1:35 PM