Florida Man Allegedly Shoots Woman In The Head For ‘Jokingly’ Slapping Him
A Florida man was arrested early Saturday on manslaughter charges after he allegedly shot a woman to death for jokingly slapping him across the face. 26-year-old Elliott William Orsborn had been drinking in his garage with several friends, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
[su_center_ad]Witnesses told police that they had been hanging out in the garage throughout the night while Martin’s two children were asleep in the house, according to The Florida Times-Union.
Orsborn kept playing with his silver .22 revolver with electrical tape wrapped around the handle but it was not loaded.
The group of friends drank more, and while Jamie Lee Martin, 26, and Orsborn were sitting at a table talking, Martin said something Orsborn didn’t like.
According to witnesses, Gavin Lamberth, Martin’s boyfriend of about 5 months who lives with her and her children, told Orsborn to “just chill.”
She then, “jokingly slapped the defendant across the face,” according to police.
Witnesses told police that Orsborn pulled his gun out of his shorts pocket, pointed it at Martin’s forehead and shot her, the Sheriff’s Office said.
According to the paper, Orsborn told witnesses immediately that he didn’t mean to shoot Martin, and Martin’s boyfriend and friend started “freaking out.” He stuck around for a few minutes and tried to help Martin before leaving the house.
When Orsborn was arrested at his home, he told authorities he didn’t wish to speak until talking with an attorney.
He was taken into custody and is scheduled for court on Sunday.
In 2011, Orsborn was convicted of aggravated assault after pulling a knife on a courtesy officer at an Orange Park motel. According to what he told officers at the time, he admitted to having six or seven shots of alcohol before that incident.
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KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 1:54 pm
I am a bit curious to know when he loaded the handgun, if at first it was apparently ‘Not Loaded’
Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 2:06 pm
Me too. I didn’t get that part of the scenario either.
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 2:10 pm
A bit confusing indeed, even the video made no mention…
Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 2:17 pm
I watched it twice trying to figure it out. I think Mark is right.
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 2:17 pm
I replied to mark above… =)
mea_mark October 5th, 2014 at 2:13 pm
Just guessing, it probably didn’t have a clip in the gun but had one round in the chamber that some idiot didn’t bother to check.
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 2:17 pm
But the story says ‘Revolver’
mea_mark October 5th, 2014 at 2:27 pm
Good point, my bad.
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 2:29 pm
Not your Bad at all, you made a Great Point, the story just seems a bit confusing…
mea_mark October 5th, 2014 at 2:37 pm
It could be the source article was wrong about it being a revolver. It is possible that is what somebody who doesn’t know guns said and the reporter got it wrong. Something is definitely not jiving though.
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 2:42 pm
I agree, as with most stories, there will be a better understanding pending further investigation… Probably why I always waited a day after a story for a more robust understanding of the story at hand… Speaking of which, I have been seeking a new place to post, I have been viewing the posts here to see what limitations this site offers, as I get really carried away with posts… I like adding as many photos and videos, even videos that conflict with the post itself, I believe it is up to the viewer to do their own homework and come to a decision of their own…
mea_mark October 5th, 2014 at 2:53 pm
If you are talking about posting a story, either talk to Anomaly or just try submitting a story, there is a submit a story button at the very top of page.
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 2:58 pm
Yes, but oddly, I tried to register here and have had many problems, it shows here on my home computer but does not on my laptop, perhaps I need to try again… When I try to log in using the home computer it says I don’t exist, or that my profile name is already being used, or that my email is not listed here… I will figure it out, if posting is really what I want to do any longer… Thanxz for this assistance…. =)
mea_mark October 5th, 2014 at 3:00 pm
Try going to Disqus, edit settings and try merging accounts.
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 3:03 pm
I had not yet tried this, again Thanxz…
edmeyer_able October 5th, 2014 at 2:15 pm
I believe UNLOADED gunz are responsible for a huge number of deaths and injuries.
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 2:18 pm
Perhaps more on the line of human stupidity???
edmeyer_able October 5th, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Just another idiot, I’m not blaming the victim although it will sound like it, anyone who is around “friends”, alcohol and guns should immediately remove themselves from the premises….J/S
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=791816284194204&set=a.109678142408025.6046.100000975194978&type=1
StoneyCurtisll October 5th, 2014 at 2:02 pm
In Spite of Ourselves..
John Prine and Iris DeMent…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5axlwCBXC8&list=FLd7xLvM5DtriMX01H65n0nQ&index=104
Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 2:06 pm
That’s one of my favorites! ^
StoneyCurtisll October 5th, 2014 at 2:07 pm
Mine also…~!
Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 2:09 pm
StoneyCurtisll October 5th, 2014 at 2:12 pm
watch out…
it might be misconstrued as a “terrorist fist bump” by the right wing media..:)
Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 2:16 pm
Yay!
StoneyCurtisll October 5th, 2014 at 2:22 pm
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Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 2:36 pm
That whole thing was so ridiculous. I’m glad Republicans have evolved since then. Oh wait, they recently deemed Capt Johnson in Ferguson to be a gang banger because he gave a fraternity hand sign.
StoneyCurtisll October 5th, 2014 at 2:54 pm
I saw that frat-gang hand sign…
The delusions of the right wing are astounding…(astounding ignorant)..
Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 2:57 pm
Well he’s a blah person so they took issue with it. I found a right wing site saying it was a sign of an upcoming ‘negro army’. For realsies.
StoneyCurtisll October 5th, 2014 at 3:00 pm
Sign me up~!
Still looking for the site where I can sign up to “Obama’s private civilian Army”…
Dirty rotten liars said it was real…
What do we expect from the right wing misinformation machine?..
Anything short of lies?
Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 3:02 pm
LOL! Look at my Ello profile: https://ello.co/anomaly100
StoneyCurtisll October 5th, 2014 at 3:04 pm
“tread. tread. thred hard~!
Love the imagery~!
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 3:05 pm
Interesting…. I have been hearing much more about Ello, but read you must be ‘Invited’???
Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 3:50 pm
I can send you an invitation if you message me. You can try Twitter if you have an account. I think I have one invitation left.
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 4:16 pm
I don’t use twitter… =(
Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 4:20 pm
Write me at: FreakOutNation@gmail.com but put something in the subject line so I don’t accidentally delete your email.
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 4:21 pm
Will do, stand by….
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 4:31 pm
Message sent with your profile name as Subject….
Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 4:34 pm
Got it and replied:-)
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 4:38 pm
Let me check… =)
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 4:40 pm
Replied….
Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 5:05 pm
Me too. It’s like we’re pen pals now:-)
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 5:07 pm
Very Coool, I am out, Chat with you later perhaps… =)
Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 5:14 pm
For sure. Enjoy your evening.
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 5:57 pm
I will be back later… =)
Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 6:38 pm
It’s a date.
KB723 October 5th, 2014 at 8:34 pm
OK, why not…. 😉
mmaynard119 October 5th, 2014 at 5:10 pm
It’s the smile that is confusing people.
Anomaly 100 October 5th, 2014 at 5:15 pm
Not me being part of “Obama’s Black Usurping Commie Socialist Muslim Army” ?
StoneyCurtisll October 5th, 2014 at 2:16 pm
We have seen this before.
StoneyCurtisll October 5th, 2014 at 2:06 pm
And I thought Texas was f-ed up…
Florida is even worse…
Must be something in the water….(and it aint the alligators)
Yenta October 5th, 2014 at 2:23 pm
I’m thinking he’ll claim self defense…just standing his ground! It’s Floriduh!
Herb Sarge Phelps October 5th, 2014 at 2:53 pm
It is a sign of how goofy our thinking is these days, that he felt compelled to put a gun in such a situation, however, the fact they had guns around is just another example of gun worship.
Guy Lauten October 5th, 2014 at 3:02 pm
Last week a Florida jury convicted the guy who shot people because their music was too loud, and I have to say I was confused and afraid. Florida? Convicting white people who shoot at black people? Not as I remember it!
I am glad to see it was just an anomaly and that Florida is still the home of total idiots. The universe is once again aligned. Whew.
mmaynard119 October 5th, 2014 at 5:07 pm
It is fortunate that there are no loaded weapons here. There are too many males who deserve to be bitch-slapped, myself included, and those personages from the extra chromosome gender who are very good at doing it.
fancypants October 5th, 2014 at 5:11 pm
last time I was in florida it was camping at ft.wilderness in Orlando
plenty of lunatics No waiting…
allison1050 October 5th, 2014 at 5:53 pm
And now he hopefully understands that drinking isn’t good for children.
whatthe46 October 5th, 2014 at 6:56 pm
a gun for a slap in fl seems fair.
Brad_Z October 6th, 2014 at 11:35 am
Only real men kill unarmed people for no reason.