Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon's mother. 17 year old Trayvon Martin was shot dead in Sanford, Florida, an Orlando suburb, on February 26, 2012 as he returned from a convenience store where he purchased candy and a can of iced tea. The trial of George Zimmerman,  neighborhood watch volunteer that shot Martin began Monday June 24, 2013. Zimmerman claims he shot Martin in self-defense after Martin attacked him. Stock Photo