Police: Zimmerman says Trayvon decked him with one blow then began hammering his head

Orlando Sentinel ^ | March 26, 2012 | Rene Stutzman

[maggief]

With a single punch, Trayvon Martin decked the Neighborhood Watch volunteer who eventually shot and killed the unarmed 17-year-old, then Trayvon climbed on top of George Zimmerman and slammed his head into the sidewalk several times, leaving him bloody and battered, authorities have revealed to the Orlando Sentinel.

That is the account Zimmerman gave police, and much of it has been corroborated by witnesses, authorities say.

Zimmerman has not spoken publicly about what happened, but that night, Feb. 26, and in later meetings he described and re-enacted for police what he says happened.

In his version of events, he had turned around and was walking back to his SUV when Trayvon approached him from behind, the two exchanged words then Trayvon punched him in the nose, sending him to the ground, and began beating him.

[Anti-Bubba182]

If a person is getting his head slammed against the sidewalk the Stand Your Ground Law is not necessary. Zimmerman was being injured and that kind of attack could be lethal. They do not allow attacks to the back of the head in the UFC for that reason.

[zot]

Thanks for the ping. The evidence supports Zimmerman.

[TomasUSMC]

I agree with you. I am wondering if there are any republican leaders out there with enough cojones to stand up for the evidence instead of running in fear of the blacks.

[floriduh voter]

Well, they are not all robbin’ convenience stores and scaring guys like George Zimmerman. If you asked my friends, they would say I was just like them. IF you aren’t black and you aren’t my neighbor than you have no point. My friend’s afraid to learn how to swim though but we’re gonna fix up ner front yard with flowers. She asked me to help her do that. Yeah, I’m a real snob. I’m going to pull weeds and loan my neighbor my shovel to plant flowers. You are barking up the wrong tree. Where are the freepers who weren’t so judgmental? That’s the thread I want to locate,.

[Irenic]

OK...

[RayChuang88]

Now that the light of truth about just exactly what happened has been shined on this incident, let’s see how long before it becomes another repeat of the Tawana Brawley fiasco all over again. Watch the Left collectively say “We’re sorry, our bad!” in no time flat once that happens.

[Kickass Conservative]

The Hoodie.
It's like a lead shield protecting you from the truth.

Just when you think people can't be any more ignorant, they surprise you. Well, Liberals never surprise me, their increased stupidity has become an expectation.

[floriduh voter]

I'm posting at facebook for people to not be a color or put down a color. Be an American. I'm gettin' positive feedback for that on Trayvon's Justice page. I went there to point out how white people are slammin' me for my opinion. Now I know how conservative African Americans feel when they are treated like traitors because they aren't democrats. This case at first will divide us but I believe when all is said and done, justice will make the decision. There is too much psychoanalysis going on here at FR. Is everyone here a board certified psychiatrist cuz this is just plain ridiculous.

If misery loves company why don't you post amongst yourselves cuz you sure seem misserable and Trayvon's parents feel worse than you front porch pattys.

[PhilDragoo]

In the transcript, at 19:11:54, the noun is "punks" not the racial slur on the altered audio tape.

The genuine sound file is that of the government site, http://www.sanfordfl.gov/investigation/911/call1.wav and the phrase occurs at 2:18.

With headphones and a dozen replays the word becomes clear: "punks".

[Irenic]

I went there to point out how white people are slammin' me for my opinion.

Opinions that differ from yours is solely because the ones in disagreement are white and hold a negative opinion of black people? And you are pointing that out to people on facebook and gaining positive feedback?

There is too much psychoanalysis going on here at FR. Is everyone here a board certified psychiatrist cuz this is just plain ridiculous.

I was thinking it is you who is doing the psychoanalysis here--thinking others must think badly of black people, if others don't see things like you do.

If misery loves company why don't you post amongst yourselves cuz you sure seem misserable and Trayvon's parents feel worse than you front porch pattys.

I had thought we were posting amongst ourselves *shrug*. I'm rather certain both sets of parents feel worse than I do. I don't know what that has to do with anything as I didn't realize we were having a feeling contest between the parents and those who opine. I have no idea what a 'front porch patty' is but I'm guessing it isn't a compliment.

[Friendofgeorge]

Simply amazing how people take sides when they really no nothing at all. Clay Aiken? What could he possibly know???

[sanjuanbob]

Clay Aiken knows that Trayvon was an old Buddy Holly song.

[BOBWADE]

Hope he gets a medal.

[zot]

I’m not going to hold my breath waiting for Leftists to say they were wrong.

[Henry Hnyellar]

But all those native Floridians, THEY are the racists.

What a fool you are!

[thecodont]

Where is the outrage when black young men are being murdered by other young black men? Many children are caught in the crossfire by drive by shootings in the urban areas, and many murders are being committed by 17 year old black “youths” that may look like Obama’s son. Why hasn’t there been outrage by black leaders over those?

Because there's no money in it.

[rurgan]

The media made this one death a national topic everyone is talking about as the media did one word that Rush Limbaugh uttered. Nobody would have heard of this zimmmerman etc. if the media hadn’t made it the national topic it has become. The only reason I’m remarking on this is to show media bias .The media hides all the hundreds of whites raped and killed by blacks, like Hope Melton..I’m not out to research every detail about this bs or what this zimmerman is or is not..Who cares about this bs?

[POWERSBOOTHEFAN]

Oh,goody! The faggot is weighing in on it,too!

[boatbums]

As is typical, the eager-to-claim-racism group has jumped the gun yet again. This includes Jesse, Rev. Al, NAACP, Holder's Justice Department, OBAMA and others. I'm upset even Santorum joined in on it, too - what does THAT say for his discernment? Rather than wait for all the facts to be known so that their comments are based on the truth, they have demonstrated time and again that, as Rahm said, they won't let a “crisis” go to waste. Anyone think they will show some restraint next time? Anyone??? Anybody think an apology to Zimmerman will be forthcoming from any of them should he be proved justified in his actions???

[TomasUSMC]

I heard PUNKS too, the first time I heard it.