George Zimmerman’s Dad Testifies Voice Howling for Help Was His Son
George Zimmerman’s father listened to frantic howls for help overheard in a 911 call today and told a Florida courtroom that the voice “was absolutely George’s.”
Zimmerman’s father, Robert Zimmerman, took the stand during a bail hearing for his son. Zimmerman is charged with second degree murder in the shooting death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin.
Both the father and the son appeared in court with the distinct outline of bullet proof vests beneath their suits.
The judge did not immediately rule on Zimmerman’s request to be let out on bond.
During the hearing, Zimmerman’s lawyer Mark O’Mara played a tape of a 911 call in which a woman tells police that someone is yelling and she thinks they are calling for help. In the background of the call can be heard frantic screams for help, at least 14 calls for help in a 40 second period.
The howls stop and the woman tells the 911 dispatcher that she just heard a shot.
Robert Zimmerman listened to the tape with the rest of the courtroom and was then asked if he could identify the voice calling for help.
“It was definitely George’s,” the father said.