[circlecity]

I have a bit of an off-topic Zimmerman question. I have heard nothing about ballistics evidence in this case. Has the prosecution ever suggested they have ballistics evidence to show the shooting could not have occured with Zimmerman on his back as he claims or has Zimmerman’s side suggested the ballistics evidence proves it had to have gone down the way Zimmerman claims. I would think a close up shooting with the actors in the positions Zimmerman claims would have some tell-tale anges and other physical evidence would either back up or refute the claim.

[circlecity]

"would have some tell-tale anges and other physical evidence"

anges = angles

[rarestia]

I have heard nothing about ballistics evidence in this case

Ballistics experts were on the stand last week. One of them testified that the shot that killed Martin was fired between 2" - 12" from his chest but that the hoodie he was wearing had powder burns consistent with a point-blank shot. This substantiates that Martin was shot while standing over Zimmerman, as gravity pulled the hoodie down and the bullet entered his body 2"-12" from the muzzle.

The evidence has proven beyond a reasonable doubt htat Martin was on top of Zimmerman.

[C210N]

ballistics evidence to show the shooting could not have occured with Zimmerman on his back as he claims or has Zimmerman’s side suggested the ballistics evidence proves it had to have gone down the way Zimmerman claims. ..

The autopsy has been released, and has the interesting fact of the powder coverage on the inside of TM's shirt - something like 2 square inches. From that, one can infer that the guy was leaning forward. If on his back, the powder coverage should be much less or non-existent.

[Atlas Sneezed]

I would think a close up shooting with the actors in the positions Zimmerman claims would have some tell-tale anges and other physical evidence would either back up or refute the claim.

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I agree. It’s probably not very easy to shoot someone who is astride you and beating you up (this is the least credible part of Z’s defense, though I’m open to the possibility that it went down as he says due to other evidence.

I’d expect to see an odd angle, (it has been reported as “point blank”) and even powder/burn/residue on Z’s clothing.

[Gargantua]

"...I have heard nothing about ballistics evidence in this case."

All the physical evidence backs up Zimmerman's version of events. According to the State (and FBI) ballistics reports, the firearm was right up against Martin's sweatshirt when it was discharged, but several inches away from Martin's body... as though Martin had been in a prone position above Martin with his sweatshirt hanging well away from his body when the shot was fired...

...precisely as Zimmerman has testified, and as Mr. Good (eyewitness to the beating) has reinforced with his own independent testimony.

Zimmerman was the victim, and Martin was the perp. Period.

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