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cpwm17

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163. TM's poor father broke into tears listening to her atrocious testimony
Wed Jun 26, 2013, 05:59 PM
Jun 2013

Last edited Wed Jun 26, 2013, 06:31 PM - Edit history (1)

He's obviously fearful that GM will get away with murder.

ZIMMERMAN TRIAL: Day 3, Wednesday June 26 [View all] GreenStormCloud Jun 2013 OP
Jane Surdyka, resident at the place, testifying now. GreenStormCloud Jun 2013 #1
Surdyka testifying she heard exchange of two voices. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #2
Scuffling back and forth, like "wrestling" nt Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #4
Two yells for help. SOUNDED LIKE A BOY'S VOICE. nt Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #5
a very angry and aggressive voice riverwalker Jun 2013 #3
The boys voice yelling for help. bravenak Jun 2013 #6
Her 911 call is so moving, so human. KurtNYC Jun 2013 #7
Very emotional 911 call from her. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #8
he is cooked frylock Jun 2013 #116
"why would someone kill someone like that" bunnies Jun 2013 #9
Clearly goes against a self-defense story. nt Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #10
Yep. I dont know how he gets off after this. bunnies Jun 2013 #12
+1 uponit7771 Jun 2013 #14
WAIT!!! None of GZ's DNA on TMs hands?!?! Z said T covered his mouth to keep him from uponit7771 Jun 2013 #11
"I heard him yell for help"--ON THE 911 call. nt Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #13
POWERFUL witness for the prosecution! GreenStormCloud Jun 2013 #15
Surdyka is a really strong witness for the avebury Jun 2013 #16
She grabbed for a tissue. nt Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #18
She had to wipe a tear. N/T GreenStormCloud Jun 2013 #19
If I were walking at night and something forced me to drop my phone and earpiece (as Trayvon did)... fried eggs Jun 2013 #17
+1 uponit7771 Jun 2013 #20
Excellent point. N/T GreenStormCloud Jun 2013 #27
Defense is going to have to be very careful with her. N/T GreenStormCloud Jun 2013 #21
WHY are they not showing this on Tru-TV or Court TV? HLN is horrible sad-cafe Jun 2013 #22
Uninterrupted online feed: Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #23
thanks riverwalker Jun 2013 #26
Go to the link I posted in the OP. GreenStormCloud Jun 2013 #24
Thanks GreenStormCloud! Logical Jun 2013 #25
She keeps saying that she heard three shots. N/T GreenStormCloud Jun 2013 #28
Could have been echos... The defense is requiring the witness's to be 100% about non gating uponit7771 Jun 2013 #29
The townhomes in the area of the shooting form a close "U" Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #31
"I can only tell you what I saw and he was faced down." nt avebury Jun 2013 #30
West getting little rough with her riverwalker Jun 2013 #32
She is holding up pretty well. She is staying pretty avebury Jun 2013 #33
Has to take down her testimony. It will be interesting when chelsea0011 Jun 2013 #34
She has a conflict. GreenStormCloud Jun 2013 #36
z got on top of him some point after shooting him arely staircase Jun 2013 #42
Z said in his report to FBI he got on top of TM uponit7771 Jun 2013 #47
This is the witness they should have used yesterday. nt avebury Jun 2013 #35
I think they were expecting more from yesterday's witness. GreenStormCloud Jun 2013 #37
Yesterday's witness did testify that she saw the two standing while fighting. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #39
She, of all people, is entitled to her opinion fried eggs Jun 2013 #46
I have to go to work now. I will depend on DU posters to keep me informed. GreenStormCloud Jun 2013 #38
Another resident, Jeannie Manalo is testifying. nt Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #40
Heard a "howling" sound, later sounded like yelling for help. nt Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #41
Testified that she saw a neighbor come out during fight, asked if they need to call police. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #43
Believes person on top in fight was Zimmerman based on body size. nt Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #44
Heard cries for help but not sure who said it. nt Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #45
That would make sense relative to Z's statement afterwards, I don't believe for a second TM uponit7771 Jun 2013 #48
West is questioning riverwalker Jun 2013 #49
...that was a stupid question the defense raised uponit7771 Jun 2013 #51
Loved BDLR's redirect pokerfan Jun 2013 #55
The witness (Jane) told 911 operator she couldn't think of anyone she could call to talk fried eggs Jun 2013 #50
They are calling back the 911 records custodian. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #52
starting to play the other calls by Zimmerman riverwalker Jun 2013 #53
"they typically run away" riverwalker Jun 2013 #56
the defense didn't want the calls allowed in KurtNYC Jun 2013 #58
My understanding is there are a bunch of em about black kids in his neighborhood uponit7771 Jun 2013 #64
This message was self-deleted by its author riverwalker Jun 2013 #66
these defense lawyers are sleeping pills arely staircase Jun 2013 #54
done on purpose to put jury to sleep uponit7771 Jun 2013 #62
RACHEL JENTELE ON NOW (was on the phone with Trayvon right before shooting) nt Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #57
"a man is watching me" riverwalker Jun 2013 #59
She told Trayvon it might have been a rapist. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #60
Trayvon told her he was going to leave the mail box area, start walking home. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #65
She then told him to run. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #67
She lost the phone call, called back. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #71
A voice said to Trayvon, "What are you doing here?" Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #79
Weird how they're having so much trouble understanding her. woolldog Jun 2013 #72
Well I don't think she's coached, that's for sure. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #75
She "he might be a rapist" riverwalker Jun 2013 #63
She thought Zim might be a rapist (!) KurtNYC Jun 2013 #61
said he was going home riverwalker Jun 2013 #68
said he lost him riverwalker Jun 2013 #69
he is behind me riverwalker Jun 2013 #74
Post removed Post removed Jun 2013 #70
Oh hello there. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #73
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2013 #76
Apparently, you'd find her more believable if he was speaking the Queens English? Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #83
that's how kids talk riverwalker Jun 2013 #78
So what? the trial is about his murder, not about his slurs. Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #80
really?! uponit7771 Jun 2013 #81
Post removed Post removed Jun 2013 #85
buh-bye riverwalker Jun 2013 #88
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2013 #91
no amount of evidence will convince racist assholes noiretextatique Jun 2013 #98
Next we'll hear that Zimmerman had to be innocent because he was half Hispanic and a registered Dem. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #87
Enjoy your stay. Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #84
YOU? noiretextatique Jun 2013 #97
Looks like the pro-zimmerman racists are back after a one year hiatus. Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #103
quite a few of them today noiretextatique Jun 2013 #154
RJ Hears Trayvon say "get off ... get off" uponit7771 Jun 2013 #77
I think she just completely destroyed Zimmys narrative... Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #82
They will have to go after her REALLY REALLY tough...the "get off, get off" part is horrible uponit7771 Jun 2013 #86
I think so too. I'm dreading what the defense has planned... Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #89
oh wow, I have tears in my eyes sad-cafe Jun 2013 #93
They are going to be a caged animal at this point. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #99
devastating testimony riverwalker Jun 2013 #92
The defense may have to be tough on her but if they go to avebury Jun 2013 #104
I didn't want to see the body...omg, for a teenager...I felt what she said in a split second uponit7771 Jun 2013 #90
Wow, that was powerful stuff. nt Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #96
She told the parents she felt guilty for being the LAST PERSON talking to TM, that's why uponit7771 Jun 2013 #94
15 min recess Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #95
WHY IS THE PA OR JUDGE allowing questions about where she went?! Who cares?! It's not relevant uponit7771 Jun 2013 #100
I think because the defense will try to discredit her about the wake so KurtNYC Jun 2013 #102
...but why would the judge allow the questions on the wake in the first place? I don't understa uponit7771 Jun 2013 #105
Defense could have used it as impeachment material. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #110
Because, if I understand this correctly, she didn't come forward right away KurtNYC Jun 2013 #112
Diffuses the defense's argument. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #106
The "knock knock" lawyer was objecting to her answering in narrative form (?) KurtNYC Jun 2013 #101
...what a jerk...I pray TM's friend rips them a whole new Orifice uponit7771 Jun 2013 #107
Zim's lawyers will have to try to make TM out as the aggressor KurtNYC Jun 2013 #111
Her story has not changed riverwalker Jun 2013 #108
Doesn't appear embelished, either. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #109
My feed keeps on freezing. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #113
this works good riverwalker Jun 2013 #114
Defense now saying there's 30-40 min between Trayvon @ store and Zimmy calling cops on him Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #115
I don't know why they focus on this riverwalker Jun 2013 #117
I think they're trying to imply that he lingered, didn't go directly Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #118
Google Maps pokerfan Jun 2013 #159
father is breaking down weeping n/t riverwalker Jun 2013 #119
Travon's father warrior1 Jun 2013 #120
I can't watch the parents (I assume the woman next to him is the mother) without starting to cry... Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #122
he had to do police work riverwalker Jun 2013 #125
Defense asking why she didn't contact cops after learning of Trayvon's death Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #121
No relevance, just as there was no relevance to defense asking if they met chelsea0011 Jun 2013 #128
The knock knock guy gets on my nerves. avebury Jun 2013 #123
I don't think the jury is going to like him riverwalker Jun 2013 #126
+1 uponit7771 Jun 2013 #131
I wish this witness would be told to speak more loudly. WinkyDink Jun 2013 #124
I don't think volume is really the issue. Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #130
Defense now questioning her motives in making testimony to attorneys Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #127
the defense is trying to get her to blow up sad-cafe Jun 2013 #129
wow...what jerks uponit7771 Jun 2013 #132
This poor girl Marrah_G Jun 2013 #133
Caged animals. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #135
i am not sure anyone is buying his argument noiretextatique Jun 2013 #150
Defense now repeatedly bringing up that witness lied Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #134
Defense asking if witness was aware that her testimony in first inteview would go to press Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #136
that defense attorney is really irritating noiretextatique Jun 2013 #147
I'm trying to be as impartial as I can be.. BUT Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #149
he seems and odd choice noiretextatique Jun 2013 #156
where is knock knock going with this? n/t riverwalker Jun 2013 #137
I have no clue where he wants to go with this...?? Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #138
Did Trayvon like you, or did he *like you*? Wink, wink. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2013 #139
Asking about her expectations about becoming Trayvon's girlfriend Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #140
Seems he is trying to wear her down riverwalker Jun 2013 #141
15 min recess n/t riverwalker Jun 2013 #143
Poor girl Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #148
I like Rachel. I think she's very credible. dmr Jun 2013 #142
i saw that part noiretextatique Jun 2013 #151
She's terrible cpwm17 Jun 2013 #152
She is a teenager. What else did you expect? avebury Jun 2013 #155
Whatever the reasons she acts this way cpwm17 Jun 2013 #158
i thought she held her noiretextatique Jun 2013 #157
I didn't find her to be like that at all Marrah_G Jun 2013 #162
She's a hot mess B2G Jun 2013 #160
TM's poor father broke into tears listening to her atrocious testimony cpwm17 Jun 2013 #163
She is a teenage girl Marrah_G Jun 2013 #164
15 min recess Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #144
"Are you listening??" Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #145
she held her own pretty well noiretextatique Jun 2013 #153
Bad witness who is an adult and has been proven to lie and change stories ksoze Jun 2013 #161
She comes across as young and nervous Just Saying Jun 2013 #165
could you be any more condescending? Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #166
condescending to whom? ksoze Jun 2013 #167
to her??? Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #168
Adjourned for today. Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #146
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