Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

joeybee12

(56,177 posts)
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 01:56 PM Sep 2012

Tests only identify Zimmerman's DNA on handgun

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.

http://news.yahoo.com/tests-only-identify-zimmermans-dna-handgun-145033119.html

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Tests only identify Zimmerman's DNA on handgun (Original Post) joeybee12 Sep 2012 OP
Well ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2012 #1
This is going to make the Zimmerman defenders very angry. Cali_Democrat Sep 2012 #2
 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
1. Well ...
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 02:56 PM
Sep 2012

So much for the:

"I shot him after he grabbed my gun while slamming my head on the ground and covering mouth with his hand and arm, so I shot him with the gun that I forgot to tell you how I got the gun because he grabbed my gun while slamming my head on the ground and covering mouth with his hand and arm" defense.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Tests only identify Zimme...