US: Bidding for Zimmerman gun tops 57 million euros



Bidding in an online auction for the gun used to kill unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin in the US in 2012 has topped 57 million euros.

But the amount appears to have been inflated by fake buyers with names such as a “Racist McShootFace.”

The weapon is being sold by George Zimmerman, 32, who shot Martin.

He said he acted in self defence and was cleared over the death.

-- (c) Copyright Euronews 2016-05-15

Sick or what?

What is the difference in this and when someone kills another person and writes a book about it or a movie is made about it? The perp gets the profits.

Pimay1, on 15 May 2016 - 07:07, said:

What is the difference in this and when someone kills another person and writes a book about it or a movie is made about it? The perp gets the profits.

How said that crime doesn't pay?, paid big time here.....

Pimay1, on 15 May 2016 - 07:07, said:

What is the difference in this and when someone kills another person and writes a book about it or a movie is made about it? The perp gets the profits.

How said that crime doesn't pay?, paid big time here.....

martin is still dead?

I thought I know what perversion is. After I read this I know better

Edited May 15, 201610 yr by sweatalot

What is the difference in this and when someone kills another person and writes a book about it or a movie is made about it? The perp gets the profits.

Not if they are convicted of the crime:

A Son of Sam law is any law designed to keep criminals from profiting from the publicity of their crimes, often by selling their stories to publishers. While the term is most often used in the United States, it is also sometimes applied to laws passed with similar provisions in other nations. (Wikipedia)

Also here; Taking the Profits Out of Crime

The 57 million euros bid is very suspicious.

In 1991 the rifle used by Ruby to kill USA President Kennedy sold at an auction in 1991 for $200,000. Even accounting inflation that doesn't come even near the alleged bid on Zimmerman's pistol.

The 57 million euros bid is very suspicious.

In 1991 the rifle used by Ruby to kill USA President Kennedy sold at an auction in 1991 for $200,000. Even accounting inflation that doesn't come even near the alleged bid on Zimmerman's pistol.

You might want to review your attempt at recall of history, as what you posted is incorrect in who killed Kennedy, the weapon used by Ruby, etc.

Half wrong does not come close to describing how much misinfo is in your post .

Some people just have way too much money and very little sense.

The 57 million euros bid is very suspicious.

In 1991 the rifle used by Ruby to kill USA President Kennedy sold at an auction in 1991 for $200,000. Even accounting inflation that doesn't come even near the alleged bid on Zimmerman's pistol.

You might want to review your attempt at recall of history, as what you posted is incorrect in who killed Kennedy, the weapon used by Ruby, etc.

Half wrong does not come close to describing how much misinfo is in your post .

You are correct!!!!

It is Jack Ruby's pistol that killed Lee Oswald (assassin of Kennedy) that was auctioned for $200,000.

Still far more famous than Zimmerman's gun.

A shame you didn't provide the right information though.

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Edited May 15, 201610 yr by stevenl

Horse manour story.

You all did catch that Racist McShootface never actually handed over 57M euros and all the high fake bids were placed just to derail the auction, right?

You all did catch that Racist McShootface never actually handed over 57M euros and all the high fake bids were placed just to derail the auction, right?

Lol, they apparently aren't that quick and too busy trying to get worked up over something. Some of the other bidders names were hilarious also.

Fake website put up by hackers. Doesn't anyone ever check the validity of these stories anymore?

Sick or what?

American, what did you expect, if you can't get it up buy a gun.

"In 1991 the rifle used by Ruby to kill USA President Kennedy sold at an auction in 1991 for $200,000."

"It is Jack Ruby's pistol that killed Lee Oswald (assassin of Kennedy)"

What pile of nonsensical BS.

Oswald was convicted of nothing.

"A shame you didn't provide the right information though."

Practice what you preach...

Sick or what?

American, what did you expect, if you can't get it up buy a gun.

Lol, most I know buy a Porsche or a used Ferrari instead of a gun at that stage . . ., but Viagra is certainly cheaper. What good is a good anyway?

Pimay1, on 15 May 2016 - 07:07, said:

What is the difference in this and when someone kills another person and writes a book about it or a movie is made about it? The perp gets the profits.

How said that crime doesn't pay?, paid big time here.....

What crime? http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/15/us/george-zimmerman-verdict-trayvon-martin.html?_r=0

Zimmerman was found not guilty of murder and acquitted of a manslaughter charge; there was no crime, the jury agreed the shooting was self-defense. So there is no application of the Son of Sam law.

What paid big time? http://edition.cnn.com/2016/05/13/us/george-zimmerman-gun-auction/index.html

It appears the auction has been nullified by prank bids and as of yesterday (Saturday) Florida time, the auction was discontinued.

Very ting tong that so many commenters here actually believe this story. There's no way ... even in 57 million years ... that someone would pay anywhere near that much money for that gun. Silly boys.

The fact that the gun is up for sale at all is pretty sick.

The fact that the gun is up for sale at all is pretty sick.

Welcome to the USA, we do hope you enjoy your stay...

That coming from someone who probably comes from a continent that has museums dedicated to torture devices.

Personally I don't believe for a second anyone is going to pay 57 million Euro for that gun.

Completely bogus bidding process.