Murdered in a Hoodie
Unmasking the Lies, Uncovering the Bias, and Pursuing Justice
In this groundbreaking work, two of the world’s leading experts in criminal law and forensic pathology embark on a meticulous investigation into the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and the legal proceedings that followed. Combining expert forensic analysis with a diligent legal examination, this book exposes overlooked evidence, procedural error, and systemic failures that shaped the ruling of the George Zimmerman trial. With unparalleled professional knowledge of case materials and a scientific approach to uncovering the previously neglected facts, the authors expose how the justice system failed Trayvon Martin—not only in providing accountability for a senseless murder, but in confronting the deep racial biases that pervade law enforcement and judicial institutions.
Murdered in a Hoodie serves as a broader indictment of the individuals who allowed racial prejudice to corrupt their professional obligations and a legal system that often fails to protect marginalized communities. It explores the cultural climate that sparked the Black Lives Matter movement and the critical demand for reform. Although the murder occurred over a decade ago, its analysis continues to shed light on contemporary social issues, including the persistent presence of structural racism in the United States.
Co-Author: Dr. William R. Anderson
Dr. William R. Anderson has over 30 years of experience as both a private and an associate and deputy chief medical examiner across several jurisdictions in Georgia, Florida, and California. He was awarded his Medical Doctor’s degree in 1968 from the University of Miami. He received his Residency Training at Strong Memorial Hospital University of Rochester, School of Medicine from 1968-1970 in Anatomic Pathology. He received additional training in Cardiac and Clinical Pathology from 1973-1974 at Duke University School of Medicine.
Dr. Anderson also studied Forensic and Clinical Pathology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill from 1974-1976. He has been certified by the American Board of Pathology in 1976 in Anatomic & Forensic Pathology and in 1980 in Clinical Pathology.