Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton: 'Finally'

(SANFORD, FL) - We are still devastated by the loss of our son Trayvon Martin, and nothing can bring him back. But today, we are heartened to tell you that justice may finally be served for Trayvon.

This evening, Florida State Attorney Angela Corey announced that she will charge George Zimmerman with 2nd degree murder, weeks after he confessed to killing Trayvon -- and now he's in custody.

For weeks after Trayvon was killed, authorities refused to arrest Zimmerman. We couldn't believe that in 2012, public officials would turn a blind eye to our son's killing. We couldn't let that happen.

More than 2 million people joined our call for Zimmerman's arrest. We are so much closer to justice with the decision to bring charges against our son’s killer. We feel less alone knowing that so many people stood with our family during this impossible time.

When Trayvon was just nine, he ran into a burning house to save his father's life. He may be gone, but he is still our hero. We are so thankful to all of you who fought to honor his memory.

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Anonymous April 12, 2012 9:19 am (Pacific time)

"Trayvon Martin's mom says she thinks his killing was an 'accident'.."Trayvon Martin's mom says she thinks his killing was an 'accident'...snip...And she expressed sympathy for Zimmerman’s family, even as she continued to mourn the loss of her son." Should be interesting how the above view is reviewed by some. Also the "Discovery" evidence will be made public before too long and I would like to see the gunpowder results to see if the gun was fired at close range, and the estimated distance. There will probably be experts from both sides, but we shall see if they have same conclusions. Otherwise it will just be supposition/conjecture and the issue of beyond a reasonable doubt will come in, by both the jury, and even possibly via an appeal process. http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/12/11159111-trayvon-martins-mom-says-she-thinks- his-killing-was-an-accident?lite

Ralph E. Stone April 12, 2012 7:01 am (Pacific time)

Now, it will be interesting to see whether Zimmerman will prevail at trial by asserting the "stand your ground" defense. And we will have to wait to see the results of the U.S. Justice Department investigation.

Muthamizh April 11, 2012 6:54 pm (Pacific time)

Petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/prosecute-the-killer-of-our-son-17-year-old-trayvon-martin

Toya091 April 11, 2012 6:56 pm (Pacific time)

You both are welcome, R.I.P Trayvon Martin he was such a hansome kid, sorry for your loss I can't imagine what your through

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