Ethnicity German, Peruvian Nationality American Name George Zimmerman | Religion Catholic Occupation Insurance underwriter Partner Samantha Scheibe | |
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Full Name George Michael Zimmerman Alma mater All Saints Catholic SchoolOsbourn High SchoolSeminole State College Relatives Siblings Robert Jr., Grace, and Dawn Spouse Shellie Zimmerman (m. 2007–2013) Parents Robert Zimmerman Sr., Gladys Mesa Zimmerman Siblings Robert Zimmerman Jr., Grace Zimmerman, Dawn Zimmerman Similar People Trayvon Martin, Mark O'Mara, Emmett Till, Al Sharpton, Angela Corey | ||
George Michael Zimmerman (born October 5, 1983) is an American known for the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin on February 26, 2012, in Sanford, Florida. On July 13, 2013, he was acquitted of second-degree murder in Florida v. George Zimmerman. As of 2015, he remained the subject of media interest due to ongoing controversy over the Trayvon Martin case. In addition, he has been involved in other violent incidents, with allegations of violence made against him since he was acquitted of murder.