To answer some questions people have as they come toward a greater understanding of the Zimmerman case. Here is a repost from December 2012. It should answer the question(s) about George Zimmerman’s past:
As each day passes, more discovery in the State’s case against George Zimmerman comes forth into the sunlight. Defense attorney’s Mark O’Mara and Don West have been pulling teeth out of the Prosecution Team to get it, and indeed they are having to force it from them, but slowly and surely it is coming out.
Along with it comes the truth.
We have outlined some of the previous false narratives now diminished if not totally deconstructed by the disinfecting sunlight of truth. Some of which are:

• Why did George Zimmerman deem Trayvon Suspicious on Feb 26th.
• The evidence of the significant injuries sustained by George Zimmerman as he was attacked by Trayvon Martin.
• The Trayvon Family attorney’s fabricated a story. A completely a made-up story surrounding the girlfriend of Trayvon Martin they called “DeeDee”; Including, but not limited to, the very basics of her age and disposition.
• and the media willingly selling the false story of “DeeDee” for effect and narrative selling.

So today we look at another false aspect surrounding George Zimmerman. Specifically his prior encounter with law enforcement in 2005 which led to this often displayed mug shot. (more…)

Earlier in the day someone asked me a direct question about has my opinion of Mark O’Mara changed?
When I read any sentence including the words: “you”, “opinion”, and “Mark O’Mara”, my gut reaction is to cringe. Why? Because so many people think I hate the guy because I’ve been critical of him.

To reconcile their opinion of my perspective, others have even claimed I hold some personal agenda or animosity toward him.  None of which can be even considered remotely close to factual.  My criticism has historically been an opinion I consider to be intellectually honest.

Three lawyers are hosting a fancy formal, yet intimate, dinner replete with crystal goblets, and starched white linen napkins. They are Mark Nejame, Mark O’Mara and Don West. The guest of honor is the queen of England.

During the toast the Queen farts, loudly. A brief moment of polite company awkwardness is dispatched by Mark NeJame standing up and saying to the table audience: “please excuse my embarrassment”, and with the witnessed chivalry of polite ownership he briefly excuses himself.

The table comfort returns, the awkwardness diffused.

A few well presented courses later, the Queen again has a bout of echoing flatulence. This time Mark O’Mara is first to his feet, and says: “your Highness, I hope you will forgive my embarrassment”; Like Nejame, O’Mara has taken ownership to express his chivalry.

As the table guests adjourn to the library, once again Her Royal Highness cuts a noisy cheese. This time, Don West quickly looks over at her Majesty and says:

“That’s alright Duchess, have that one on me”.

This is how each of these attorneys appear to me. (more…)

Obviously given detective Chris Serino’s testimony today many people are wondering what’s the back-story?
What you witnessed play out today was a State Prosecutor who called up the “lead detective” in the case, and yet only asked him about Serino’s direct interviews with George Zimmerman.  Bernie De La Rionda never asked Serino about the investigation itself.

Why?
Chris Serino was the very narrowest point of the information and investigative funnel. All investigative information ended up on his desk. Serino was the lead information gatherer, interviewer, and investigative person behind every single aspect to the evidence in the case. So why didn’t the State ask the lead homicide detective anything about the evidence?
The answer to that question once again frames the narrative of a fraudulent and malicious prosecution. The State does not want Detective Serino to testify about the evidence, because there isn’t any. The only reason Serino even filed a capias was to get the case from his desk into the hands of the State investigative team, FDLE.
DiwataMan has previously written about this – CLICK HERE. And likewise in April, May and June of last year we followed the “why” trail to the same conclusion. Detective Serino was pressured to file a capias where no justification existed. (more…)

Today, July 1st, is DAY #16 (of 4th week) State of Florida V. George Zimmerman case.
Last week the prosecution feebly presented the first series of witnesses against George Zimmerman. However, as most observers would note, the witnesses called by the state have so far been more beneficial for the Zimmerman Self-Defense position. (more…)

ARIZONA – Arizona forestry officials confirmed Sunday night that 19 firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire that has ripped through half of the town, sent residents to Prescott for safety and given the state its worst wildfire firefighter tragedy.
“It’s a dark day,” said Mike Reichling, Arizona State Forestry Division spokesman.
Reichling said the 19 firefighters were found in an area that also had 19 fire shelters deployed. Some of the firefighters were inside a shelter, which is typically used as a last resort to withstand the fire as it blows over. Some of the crew members were found outside the shelters.
Officials said 18 of the dead were members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots team. It’s unknown which fire crew the 19th firefighter belonged to. The firefighters are part of a team that is typically sent in first to help cut off the fire, Reichling said. (more…)

“Tara The Treeper” – The astounding and phenomenal finder of all great wonders, brought forth this hidden ABC video to the public spotlight. This is the very best audio sample of Witness #8, Dee Dee during her interview with Benjamin Crump and Matt Gutman on March 19th, 2012.
Compare this audio of “Dee Dee” to the person on the witness stand last week identified as Witness #8. Is it the same person?

I doubt there’s a single person -who has ever spent any time here at the Tree House- who would wonder what my opinion is. {{*Think August 2nd, 2012*}}

You must understand for yourself – what is said, and also what is left unsaid…
There was a movie several years ago called Absolute Power, starring Clint Eastwood. The plot summary is essentially:

…. an aging cat burglar becomes a crusader embroiled in a deadly cat-and-mouse game involving murder and a government cover-up. [T]he story works at different levels … The trouble begins when ex-con Luther Whitney (Clint Eastwood) decides to pull off one last heist before retiring. Just as he finishes looting the vault of a well-fortified mansion, a drunken couple enters the adjoining bedroom apparently eager to start making love. But something goes awry and a violent tussle ensues that abruptly ends when gun-wielding men bust in and shoot down the woman. During the ensuing chaos, Luther slips out. Only later does the audience learn that the would-be lovers were U.S.-President Alan Richmond (Gene Hackman) and Christy Sullivan (Melora Hardin), the young wife of the President’s biggest supporter Walter Sullivan (E.G. Marshall).

As the investigation and cover-up begins, Luther, who has already been contacted by hard-boiled and suspicious detective Seth Frank (Ed Harris) begins to fear that he will be blamed for the killing and prepares to leave the country.

…  Luther goes to the airport, but just before he flies, he sees a press conference in which President Richmond, without so much as a twitch, goes on a tirade concerning his stand against violence.   Something inside him snaps and he abruptly decides to stay and fight for justice…. (link)

Like Clint’s character in that movie, for me there was a similar “snapping moment” as I bore witness to the most blazing display of hypocrisy and political filth. (more…)

From the Archives in April 2012 – The search for truth brings us to where we are today. Again, it bears repeating Nothing substantial ever changed regarding factual evidence against George Zimmerman.   Not since the original Sanford Police Department delivered their initial findings on March 5th, 2012.
The historical outline, the known truths, we now share, are a general understanding of the manipulative narratives, and agenda driven interests, formulated by a professional team and spearheaded by Benjamin Crump Esq.

On Tuesday February 28th after meeting with lead detective Serino, Tracy Martin contacted Benjamin Crump, from the law firm Parks and Crump. In turn Crump hired Sanford attorney Natalie Jackson. Subsequently by Monday March 5th, two days after Trayvon was laid to rest, a specific and intentional strategy to manufacture “media evidence” was created by Benjamin Crump and Natalie Jackson.  That outline was then presented and sold by the hired Publicist Ryan Julison.
They began a systematic campaign of optical control. (more…)

….”So who are you going to turn to if they take away your rock”….

If you want a happy ending skip this real life story. But if you really want to know what led to Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman’s encounter you will perhaps first seek to understand.
To understand his step-mom, Alicia Stanley.

This author does not know Alicia Stanley, nor did I know Trayvon Martin. But having spent the better part of a year and a half in and out of both communities, talking to people who know or knew them, and investing thousands of hours in research, I’ve got a pretty reasonable perspective.
Within the testimony and deposition of witness #8, the now infamous Rachel Jeantel, you may have heard her say that she knew Trayvon since around the 2nd or 3rd grade. You might also have heard her recount a void of 6 years from 2006 to February 1st 2012, her birthday, when both Trayvon and Rachel became reacquainted. 25 days later he was dead.
For the sake of understanding Alicia Stanley – you must know the key to the 6 years of non-association with Rachel Jeantel. (more…)