Trayvon Martin , 17 , was shot dead by George Zimmerman on February 26 , 2012 . One year ago Tuesday , they were grieving and The case has been controversial since the beginning and is still being investigated as a murder investigation. Martin 's mother says she wants to ensure others do n't suffer the pain she has . `` We 're going to accept '' a jury 's verdict on the case , even if we do n't like it , she adds .
Trayvon Martin , 17 , was shot dead by George Zimmerman on February 26 , 2012 . The case has been controversial since the beginning and is still being investigated as a murder investigation. Martin 's mother says she wants to ensure others do n't suffer the pain she has . `` We 're going to accept '' a jury 's verdict on the case , even if we do n't like it , she adds .