Trial of George Zimmerman in the Death of Trayvon Martin #6 7/2/13 - 7/9/13

[MuffyBee]

July 5, 2013 Tweets Cont.
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OSTrayvonMartin ‏@OSTrayvonMartin 1m
Watch: http://bit.ly/11wpinH  MT @JeffWeinerOS: Testimony resumes. #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin #ZimmermanTrial
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 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1m
Testimony to resume now, jury's coming back in to courtroom. #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin #ZimmermanTrial

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Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 17s
Don West now cross examining Bao. He says he had two technicians help him with the autopsy. #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin #ZimmermanTrial

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CFL Media Committee ‏@cflmedia  4m 
The O'Mara Law Group informed the court they do NOT plan to hold a press conference after court ends today.

[MuffyBee]

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Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1m
PDF: Here's Bao's report from #TrayvonMartin's autopsy http://bit.ly/16Tlgd2  #GeorgeZimmerman #ZimmermanTrial

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
Dr. Bao told the jury Martin's hands were not bagged to preserve evidence. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
The defense is now questioning Dr. Bao. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
It's so cold in here! The jurors are wrapped in pashminas and sweaters!! #Zimmermanon9

[MuffyBee]

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Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1m
West: #TrayvonMartin's hands were not bagged by cops to preserve evidence? Bao: "Yes, they did not do that." #ZimmermanTrial #Fox35

[MuffyBee]

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Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 43s
West & Bao sparring a bit on timing of shooting/ME arrival. Bao: "I cannot give you wrong information," or that's perjury. #ZimmermanTrial

[MuffyBee]

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Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 48s
West notes medical examiner arrived at the shooting scene about 2.5 hours after shooting. #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin #ZimmermanTrial

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
The defense is trying to point out that the medical examiner's office also did sloppy work in this case. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  4m 
The medical examiner's office did not bag Martin's hands. It was almost 3 hours before Martin's body was transported. #Zimmermanon9

[Tamikosmom]

Trayvon Martin's Mother Tells George Zimmerman Jury 'I Heard My Son Screaming'
July 5, 2013

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A major point of contention in the trial is who was heard screaming for help in the background of 911 tapes the night Martin was killed. Fulton claims it was her son, while Zimmerman's father insists that it is his son's voice that is heard. ....

Trayvon Martin's brother, Jahvaris Fulton, also told the jury that the voice on the tape was that of his brother.

But under cross examination O'Mara played a tape of an interview with Jahvaris Fulton in which Fulton is heard saying "I'm not sure" when asked if that was his brother screaming.

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http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/trayvon-martins-mother-tells-george-zimmerman-jury-heard/story?id=19582338#.UdbmFvnVBac

[flamom]

The good Dr seems to be  a 'control' person.....  it does not translate well....
Welcome to the circus 

[MuffyBee]

July 5, 2013 Tweets Cont.
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Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1m
Bao says he doesn't have any memory of #TrayvonMartin's autopsy. Must rely on his report. #GeorgeZimmerman #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 2m
West says Bao's not being responsive to his questions. They're talking over each other. Nelson says to stop that. #ZimmermanTrial
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 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 5m
West: #TrayvonMartin's body at scene 3 hours, "to some degree" unprotected from the elements? Bao says he doesn't have direct knowledge.

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
The medical examiner is speaking over the judge! #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  3m 
The medical examiner said he has no memory of the autopsy in this high profile case. He remembers zero . #Zimmermanon9

[MuffyBee]

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Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1m
West taking Bao through his proceedure step by step. Bao says one of his technicians took the pics of #TrayvonMartin's body. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 3m
Relevant reading: @ReneStutzman interviewed experts last year who also said #TrayvonMartin's heart kept beating http://bit.ly/NQ8iSI
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[MuffyBee]

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Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 17s
FDLE DNA analyst testified yesterday  they recieved #TrayvonMartin's hoodie in a plastic bag. Said it melled moldy. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1m
West: What do you do w/clothes during autopsy? Bao: Put in paper bags. West: Was that done in this case? Bao: "Should be." #ZimmermanTrial

[MuffyBee]

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Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 27s
Bao: If anyone in my office put wet clothes in a plastic bag, they'd be fired the next day. #ZimmermanTrial #TrayvonMArtin #GeorgeZimmerman

[Tamikosmom]

Trayvon Martin's Mother Tells George Zimmerman Jury 'I Heard My Son Screaming'
July 5, 2013

<snipped>

A major point of contention in the trial is who was heard screaming for help in the background of 911 tapes the night Martin was killed. Fulton claims it was her son, while Zimmerman's father insists that it is his son's voice that is heard. ....

Trayvon Martin's brother, Jahvaris Fulton, also told the jury that the voice on the tape was that of his brother.

But under cross examination O'Mara played a tape of an interview with Jahvaris Fulton in which Fulton is heard saying "I'm not sure" when asked if that was his brother screaming.

<snipped>

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/trayvon-martins-mother-tells-george-zimmerman-jury-heard/story?id=19582338#.UdbmFvnVBac

Trayvon Martin's Mother Tells George Zimmerman Jury 'I Heard My Son Screaming'
July 5, 2013

<snipped>

It is unclear if Martin's father will also take the stand because he initially told police he doubted it was the voice of his son. Zimmerman's father, Robert, may eventually testify for the defense. He has been consistent that the screams for help are from George Zimmerman.

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http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/trayvon-martins-mother-tells-george-zimmerman-jury-heard/story?id=19582338#.UdbmFvnVBac

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
Dr. Bao has no idea where Martin's shoes are. He is reading from notes that he does not want to show the lawyers.  #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  4m 
Dr. Bao is getting combative. He says he does not know whether Martin's  wet clothing was sealed in a plastic. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  7m 
The medical examiner's autopsy records are not complete and he does not recall exactly what he did. He insists he was there. #Zimmermanon

[MuffyBee]

Google  chain of custody procedures police evidence.  Who put the wet clothes in a plastic bag?  There are chain of custody procedures, forms etc.

Here is just one link:

http://www.enotes.com/chain-custody-reference/evidence-chain-custody
Chain of Custody

Evidence found at the scene of a crime must eventually be presented and questioned in the courtroom. For the evidence to be of use in a trial, it must make the journey from crime scene to court in a validated and secure manner so that all involved can be assured that it has not been contaminated and that the evidence is relevant to the crime investigation. In order to insure validity, investigators must follow a routine commonly known as the chain of custody when it comes to collecting and handling evidence.

The first person to collect an item of evidence, be it a bloodstain or a bullet, will sign their initials and date either on the item itself or on its packaging. Clearly, marking an item ensures there is no ambiguity, as packaging could be separated from the evidence itself. However, some types of evidence, such as bullets, may be altered if marked and, of course, it is not possible to mark evidence like bloodstains or fingerprints directly.

Evidence usually goes from the crime scene to the forensic laboratory for examination where the receiving officer signs the evidence package and dates it. Everyone who handles the evidence does likewise until the analysis is complete. At this stage, the evidence will be given to the police for storage until its presentation in court. The receiving police officer will sign for the evidence and it will be stored in a secure area to minimize the risk of interference or loss.
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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
Some jurors are watching the lawyers read the notes. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
Dr. Bao keeps talking even though he's not been asked a question.. Still unhappy the lawyers have gotten his notes.  #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  3m 
The jury us watching the medical examiner closely. No expressions but he can't be making a good impression. #Zimmermanon9