I think you should really consider editng the title for this . This is not a video of the trial. The title you have now is a good ploy to get people to watch it but ,,,be honest okay? I didnt want to see the trial anyway. Its a great little clip of interesting interview bits and it tells a great deal about her in such a short length of time. Thanks for posting - but try to change the title please..? Maybe something like- " Interviews with friends and family of Mia Zapata."...just a suggestion.
motherfucking niggers like this killer are the reason the ELECTRIC CHAIR execution should be functional even today. Further I read in wikipedia that this guy has had a record of molesting and beating women.. COME ON ISN'T THAT ALONG WITH THIS A GOOD ENOUGH REASON TO AWARD HIM DEATH PENALTY? Shame on our judiciary..
I am fortunated to keep in contact with Papa Dick and Mama Barbara,,,,who are Mia's father and Mia's second mother,,,,,they were destroyed by her death, but they are brave enough to continue living and finding reasons to live,,,eventhough she has left a deep pain in their souls,,life is not easy is what mama Barbara once told me,,,but there is no hate in the soul of these two wonderful people..love you mama ,,love you papa Dick,,,Shanell and Luis your adoptive grandchildren will know about this
@magickalgurl She didn't know him. He was just a subhuman scumbag drifting into Seattle, to get as far away from his criminal history as he could (while still benefiting from being in the US). She was looking for her ex after a gig, and the predator saw her alone and attacked her. The worthless prey on the greats time after time.
I want to organize an annual memorial concert on her birthday each year. Its a shame that she was killed so brutally and not enough people know who she was. She was an amazing artist. Who wants to help me do this???
I went to see Mia last summer, on her birthday. I travelled from Spain to Louisville only to say HI to her, and tell her how much we miss her. Thank you Mia for everything you gave us. u will be missed forever.
I went to see Mia last summer, on her birthday. I travelled from Spain to Louisville only to say HI to her, and tell her how much we miss her. Thank you Mia for everything you gave us. u will be missed forever.
@TheHappyDame A woman shouldn't be raped if she's walking down the street completely nude. What is it with all of these big men who constantly berate women for being "hysterical" and "emotional" yet they cannot control their sexual urges??? Makes tons of sense!
I remember hearing "Another Shot of Whiskey" when "Frenching..." came out, and thinking, "My God, it's Bessie Smith." Glad to know I was on the mark. I haven't seen Mia's artwork until now. It speaks so deeply to you.... There was a dark side on display there; most artists on that kind of visceral level embrace both sides, and in doing so, she brought about something joyous and lasting. Too bad some illuminated their ignorance on here: like showing the World a bounced cheque they wrote...
@TheHappyDame I blocked Avinshitta....ignorance about Mia Zapata's rape & murder is not tolerated here. No one should be raped & murdered regardless of what they are wearing & regardless of what time of night it is. It is not the fault of women that men take the liberties in our world to act out their hatred & violence toward an innocent being. If these kinds of crimes were happening to men in the way in which they happen to women everyday then they simply would not be happening. Period.
@knockout68 Hey Knockout I wanted to first applaud you on the excellent film you have created here. I just recently saw and think it was absolutely amazing. I was 21 when this tragedy occured and was both a Gits and 7 year bitch fan. Your use of imagry and intersing juxtaposition of current and archival images was excellent. I'm 38 now and have returned to college after a winning a 12 year battle with drug and alcohol dependence and I am studying filmmaking. What advice if any do you have for..
I love what his dad says in the end "she now belongs to all of you and it's neat, I like it, I'm proud of her". This is so tragic...I'll call my daughter Mia.
I fist learnt about the Gits from the Hype, documentary on Seattle bands (though I kind of knew about them because of Home Alive). When I saw the part when they do Bob (cousin o') I thought "Who is this woman?" and got really intrigued and listened and sure enough! She just moves you with her voice, UNBELIEVABLE!
Please see the documentary, "The Gits", it will tell you the whole story and then some....it's on Netflix and free on Snagfilms via the internet. Please rate it on IMDB. VIVA ZAPATA!!!!!
I've been listening to The Gits since I was a little kid during that year. And whenever my sisters and I put on one of the cassette tapes, (I know this sounds a little too corny, but I love music) it is hard for me to accept the fact that she is no longer alive.
We give criminals far too many chances. If one demonstrates a lack of desire to live like a civilized human being they should be dealt with accordingly. Mezquia behaved exactly in the way he had demonstrated repeatedly before this. He should have become fertilizer long before his encounter with Mia.
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If you insist on singing Kum ba ya and crying "but they're human beings too" okay, then be prepared to keep grieving over their victims. This murder was entirely preventable.
I'd never heard of Mia before. Not my cup of tea musically but clearly she was a talented and good person.
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This is one more stark example of the flawed mentality of our judicial system. Doing a quick look to confirm my suspicion, not surprisingly the animal that killed her had danced with the system numerous times before. No, I don't believe he should have been in prison before this he simply shouldn't have been breathing.
@TheRosettaStoned You just made me so sad. Why would you say that? Not everyone is the same. My back ground is Italian/Puerto Rican and I love music and I feel emotions and I back up my friends and I love Jesus and I laugh and piss and shit and eat and breathe like you. Why would you bring this hate over here near this special music and camaraderie? You should be ashamed. That's not cool. ::The Gits Rule!!!::
...a person who is looking at the daunting task of both starting a new career path at almost 40 yrs. old but also a person who has a huge passion fordocumentary film in particular. Again,knockout68, I wants to congratulate you on making an incredible film. I absolutely loved it. Viva Zapata!
I just recently learned who Mia was, but I too was shocked and disgusted that her murderer only got 36 years in prison.
I tend to "lean left" myself but not in the case of the death penalty. Anyone who could do such a horrible thing to another human being deserves to be put to death.
I hope he suffers in prison for what he's done and that he never gets out so that he can't do this to anyone else.
why wasnt this guy executed? why have capital punishment if u not gonna put 2 death a person who was convicted of 1st degree murder? wots the point?Even fidel castro washed his hands off this man and now the american taxpayer has 2 foot the bill go figure!!
Westnblu, I concur w/ your sentiments exactly regarding this POS Mezquia & the justice system or lack thereof. With previous documented assaults against women previous to Mia's murder, if they had kept this Cuban Embargo released prisoner in prison, then maybe she would still be alive today & rocking everybody w/ her vocals. He SHOULD have received the death penalty 4 the viciousness of the attack alone even if Mia HAD survived. Since she died, he deserved multiple death sentences. So heinous.
@jaydayb.....yes, Jesus Mezquia (the killer of Mia Zapata) looks like a non-human beast. The details of the crime are hideous enough coupled w/ Mezquia's physical self are incredulous. He is very large in stature & his eyes are dark reminiscent of an evil spirit...literally. I know, I was in the courtroom when he was being sentenced sitting behind Mia's sister. You can see a good portion of the sentencing trial & Mezquia in the documentary, "The Gits" on Netflix or free on SnagFilms online.
thanks,I watched it as you told me on snagfilms online, "The Gits",at 1:07:48 of that documentary a narrator actually repeats what I said in my last comment, he says "this guy is an animal", "a predator"...thanks for giving the address of snagfilms online,I am gonna enjoy those documentaries
@jaydayb....glad you got to see the documentary and I hoped you liked it. Mezquia is in prison where he belongs and, from all accounts, he is miserable and taunted everyday by other inmates or so I am told. All this while Mia Zapata's spirit soars.
I just saw the actual feature length documentary on Netflix. Wow, this was a great, well done film with such a tragic story. This is a must see documentary!!!
the whole documentary is fucking amazing. I love this band so badly.. and the last part of this video makes me cry all the time.. Miss you MIA, I love you
Without even knowing anything about Mia. When I first starting watching this video. One of the first things to come to my mind. Was this girl sings sort of like Janice Joplin. I was blown away when they said Janice Joplin in the video.
Yes, my friend, is was a sure thing. Mia was mutilated and, without going into graphic detail, there was no sperm but saliva left on a HUGE bitemark on her body. The DNA from that contusion was apparent of an assault that was not consensual AND that infinitesimal amount of DNA that was extracted from Mia's body in conjunction with witnesses/previous potential victims and his rap sheet against women was more than enough to convict this piece of shit. I will elaborate, as I was in the court.
DNA's not enough? What more evidence do you need that he did it? Hell, why not just let the fucking piece of shit walk if DNA doesn't prove his guilt?
That he killed her wasn't a sure thing? The DNA proved it. If I'd been the judge, I would've blown his head off with a double barreled 8 guage shotgun or 44 Magnum right in the courtroom.
I admit that I do lean left on some issues, but on something like this, well suffice it to say that Jesus was DAMN lucky that I wasn't the judge. Overall, I'm a moderate.
To think this asswipe was named after the founder of the Christian faith1
Let's see- the asshole who raped and killed Mia only got 36 years? How long is that with parole? Sorry, but that piece of shit should've gotten the death penalty.
Hope this changes one anti-death-penalty person's mind from the lefty artsy crowd. The man that killed her should be cut up and left to bleed to death.
We can only hope. While its only a small part of closure, its deserved. Skin color and language don't matter, when they are dancing with a needle. I hope her dad is doing ok. Seems like a devoted dad and a stand up guy.
she reminds me so much of janis joplin...ive recently discovered the Gits through 7 year bitch. i think its fuckd up that musicians like her die while garbage like avril lavigne and katy perry walk around subjecting ppl to mind numbing music.
SOO right. No one deserves this especially not mia. what pisses me off is the murder didnt speak english and had this translated to him .. i want him to feel horrible and the raw emotion.
(s)he's just saying that he wished the killer could listen to the video directly, instead of getting it translated. because sentences and emotions are often connected, so..
This video almost brings me to tears. I'm only 17 and I would have given anything to be alive and witness the true talent of Mia and the Gits. It honestly pains me to watch this video, knowing that such a talent was taken away from us in such a repulsive and heinous way.
not sure, "Sausage", what you mean about "mommie's basements", but I sure as Hell know that it has nothing to do with Mia Zapata, her murder, and The Gits. Again, what's your point, if there is one to be had?
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yeah, im pretty sure it has nothing to do with the murder, and if you cant 'read' the point, then im sorry, but i cant exactly draw it for you. this has turned into a big waste of time, seeing as we are both obviously talking to yourselves, two different languages, so i wish you all the best. and bid you farewell. ; )
I bid you farewell too, Sausage, and wish you all the best. However, my simple college educated mind cannot grasp any definitive point that you have professed to have made. Sorry.
Shame on you "Blastingcaps". You know nothing about Mia Zapata nor did you know she is a relative of E. Zapata. If you have nothing but hatred, why post here? It does "SUCK" as you say. It sucks that Mia Zapata was raped and murdered by a vile MAN. Sorry little boy. Now YOU HAVE AN AWESOME FUCKING DAY!!!!!
I hope that murderer will repent and be redeemed in prison. Why did southernrockdrummer call him a "beaner"? Zapata herself has an Hispanic last name. You should be ashamed, sir.
I agree, "DANHAGER", being disrespectful is wrong by calling him a "beaner". However, most of us do not care if he repents and gives his ugly right testicle, he deserves to suffer the way that Mia did in her final hours. Despite his race or motive or lack thereof, I say suffer fucker, suffer as you made Mia and her friends choke down this heinous act. It has everything to do with a disregard for the human life. Mia deserved better as do all victims that have suffered this kind of murder .
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Personally I think their kind of music is total shit but no one deserves to have their lives stolen from them like hers was. The beaner motherfucker that raped and killed her will rot in hell forever.
The last song is "Cut My Skin" performed solo by Mia. It is a very rare version as there exists a full-bodied version on one of their albums. Viva Zapata!!! She was an absolute talent and a gem of a person from all accounts.
My producer has the song. It is very, very rare. We obtained it while doing the documentary. I will send your info to her(my producer). I don't believe it will be a problem.
Cheers tdugan33. Indeed this marked the end of innocence for many. To lose Mia and so many others at the hands of a cold blooded killer is simply unimaginable. Mia lives on through her music. Viva Zapata and The Gits.
I lived on Capitol hill during the time that she was murdered. I left Seattle in 96 but I always thought about this girl. I was so angry that she was killed and they didn't find the person. So when I heard that they solved the crime I was so happy. May she continue to rest in peace. People talked about her all the time. She was going to be a major force in the music industry. So sad that she didn't get to live out her dreams on earth. I hope that people will keep her memory alive.
Thank you for your comment, it means a lot and I'm sure many feel the same way as you do. The documentary will be screened in Los Angeles on October 23, 2008 at 7pm at The American Cinematheque's Egyptian Theater. Viva Mia Zapata and The Gits! We will also be in Chicago and Hawaii!!
The song at the end is a very rare acoustic version of The Gits', "Cut My Skin, It Makes Me Human" performed at a benefit show in Seattle. This version is sung and written by Mia Zapata. There is a more produced version with the whole band available.
Wow, I guess I wasn't really there in the courtroom with Mia's friends and family. I guess I didn't show this in front of Judge Armstrong. I guess the newspapers in Seattle, WA lied when they detailed this video being shown. Wow!!! On top of that you have to call me a "fag". You sound very intelligent and well read my friend. Now go back to your room in your mommy's basement, you seem like you may hurt yourself with all of your wisdom. VIVA ZAPATA!!!!!!
How dare that motherfucker's parents name that sick fucker Jesus. They should've sentenced that bastard to cruel and unusual punishment. I'm looking forward to the day he dies and burns in hell for an eternity.
dont want to be no racewarfuck cuz im sure thats not whaT SHE,D WANT BUT THAT SICK FUCK I WISH I COULD DESRTOY MY MOM WAS MURDERED GLAD THEY GOT THAT SICK FUK
Mia, you are missed so much. Every time I see or hear your dad talk about you I cry. I can't believe it's been almost 15 years since you were taken from us.
It was unbelievable to sit behind Mia Zapata's murder while he watched Mia on screen. He should have received the death penalty. Cheers to all Gits fans and to those who loved and knew the one and only Mia Zapata.
saw her on TV first(some crime show) and I had to find out more about her - Being a drummer and knowing talent when I see it, her voice just blows me away.
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I think you should really consider editng the title for this . This is not a video of the trial. The title you have now is a good ploy to get people to watch it but ,,,be honest okay? I didnt want to see the trial anyway. Its a great little clip of interesting interview bits and it tells a great deal about her in such a short length of time. Thanks for posting - but try to change the title please..? Maybe something like- " Interviews with friends and family of Mia Zapata."...just a suggestion.
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I just saw the Mia Zapata tragedy on CI. What a sad story.
RIP Mia.
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R.I.P Mia :( you'll live on in our hearts <3
motherfucking niggers like this killer are the reason the ELECTRIC CHAIR execution should be functional even today. Further I read in wikipedia that this guy has had a record of molesting and beating women.. COME ON ISN'T THAT ALONG WITH THIS A GOOD ENOUGH REASON TO AWARD HIM DEATH PENALTY? Shame on our judiciary..
donbradman99 2 months ago
Her voice is strong...reminds me of the brassy and sad vocals of Janis Joplin.
chinafakeeggs 6 months ago
the day I randomly decide to youtube this girl whose music I'm not familiar with, happens to be her birthday. Trip out.
katma26 6 months ago
I am fortunated to keep in contact with Papa Dick and Mama Barbara,,,,who are Mia's father and Mia's second mother,,,,,they were destroyed by her death, but they are brave enough to continue living and finding reasons to live,,,eventhough she has left a deep pain in their souls,,life is not easy is what mama Barbara once told me,,,but there is no hate in the soul of these two wonderful people..love you mama ,,love you papa Dick,,,Shanell and Luis your adoptive grandchildren will know about this
vjvitaliano 6 months ago in playlist GITS
Does anyone have any details about this? Why? Who was Jesus Mesquia? She know him? Can't find any case info. Just so... tragic and just... Why???
magickalgurl 6 months ago
@magickalgurl She didn't know him. He was just a subhuman scumbag drifting into Seattle, to get as far away from his criminal history as he could (while still benefiting from being in the US). She was looking for her ex after a gig, and the predator saw her alone and attacked her. The worthless prey on the greats time after time.
MrStonesword 4 months ago
I want to organize an annual memorial concert on her birthday each year. Its a shame that she was killed so brutally and not enough people know who she was. She was an amazing artist. Who wants to help me do this???
allmusicalldayx3 8 months ago 2
@allmusicalldayx3 ME if it's not late! :( I only discovered this person like a month ago!
dannysquirrel 1 month ago
@allmusicalldayx3 Awesome Idea! Viva Zapata!
bailaestacumbia 1 month ago
Hopefully this asshole gets killed in jail in a very violent way. She had an incredible voice.
chrishirschfeld 10 months ago
Getting murdered is a hellova way to get into the "27" club. A crying shame.
legbider 11 months ago
I went to see Mia last summer, on her birthday. I travelled from Spain to Louisville only to say HI to her, and tell her how much we miss her. Thank you Mia for everything you gave us. u will be missed forever.
orrorvacui 1 year ago
I went to see Mia last summer, on her birthday. I travelled from Spain to Louisville only to say HI to her, and tell her how much we miss her. Thank you Mia for everything you gave us. u will be missed forever.
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jodicatastrophe 1 year ago
je suis très touchée par ce documentaire .... Son père surtout ... c"est poignant ! merci
76Satine 1 year ago
She reminds me of Janice Joplin, and it's so sad to see her young life end at the hands of a monster. We love you MIA!
nthomas32 1 year ago
R.I.P. Mia! There will never be anyone else like her.
coltsman8989 1 year ago
@TheHappyDame A woman shouldn't be raped if she's walking down the street completely nude. What is it with all of these big men who constantly berate women for being "hysterical" and "emotional" yet they cannot control their sexual urges??? Makes tons of sense!
TheBlackOnWhiteCrime 1 year ago
That song has made me cry many many times.
TheBlackOnWhiteCrime 1 year ago
VIVA ZAPATA!!!!!!
bailaestacumbia 1 year ago
I remember hearing "Another Shot of Whiskey" when "Frenching..." came out, and thinking, "My God, it's Bessie Smith." Glad to know I was on the mark. I haven't seen Mia's artwork until now. It speaks so deeply to you.... There was a dark side on display there; most artists on that kind of visceral level embrace both sides, and in doing so, she brought about something joyous and lasting. Too bad some illuminated their ignorance on here: like showing the World a bounced cheque they wrote...
Blank1Reg73 1 year ago
@TheHappyDame I blocked Avinshitta....ignorance about Mia Zapata's rape & murder is not tolerated here. No one should be raped & murdered regardless of what they are wearing & regardless of what time of night it is. It is not the fault of women that men take the liberties in our world to act out their hatred & violence toward an innocent being. If these kinds of crimes were happening to men in the way in which they happen to women everyday then they simply would not be happening. Period.
knockout68 1 year ago 2
@knockout68 Hey Knockout I wanted to first applaud you on the excellent film you have created here. I just recently saw and think it was absolutely amazing. I was 21 when this tragedy occured and was both a Gits and 7 year bitch fan. Your use of imagry and intersing juxtaposition of current and archival images was excellent. I'm 38 now and have returned to college after a winning a 12 year battle with drug and alcohol dependence and I am studying filmmaking. What advice if any do you have for..
tbone2872 1 year ago
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIA!!! I'm so sorry her life had to end the way it did...It's just so tragic! My love to her family and friends, always!
veddercinnamongirl 1 year ago
I love what his dad says in the end "she now belongs to all of you and it's neat, I like it, I'm proud of her". This is so tragic...I'll call my daughter Mia.
I fist learnt about the Gits from the Hype, documentary on Seattle bands (though I kind of knew about them because of Home Alive). When I saw the part when they do Bob (cousin o') I thought "Who is this woman?" and got really intrigued and listened and sure enough! She just moves you with her voice, UNBELIEVABLE!
veddercinnamongirl 1 year ago
Please see the documentary, "The Gits", it will tell you the whole story and then some....it's on Netflix and free on Snagfilms via the internet. Please rate it on IMDB. VIVA ZAPATA!!!!!
knockout68 1 year ago 5
I've been listening to The Gits since I was a little kid during that year. And whenever my sisters and I put on one of the cassette tapes, (I know this sounds a little too corny, but I love music) it is hard for me to accept the fact that she is no longer alive.
We love you Mia. See ya soon.
LoveMeNots 1 year ago
We give criminals far too many chances. If one demonstrates a lack of desire to live like a civilized human being they should be dealt with accordingly. Mezquia behaved exactly in the way he had demonstrated repeatedly before this. He should have become fertilizer long before his encounter with Mia.
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If you insist on singing Kum ba ya and crying "but they're human beings too" okay, then be prepared to keep grieving over their victims. This murder was entirely preventable.
sweepingchanges 1 year ago
I'd never heard of Mia before. Not my cup of tea musically but clearly she was a talented and good person.
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This is one more stark example of the flawed mentality of our judicial system. Doing a quick look to confirm my suspicion, not surprisingly the animal that killed her had danced with the system numerous times before. No, I don't believe he should have been in prison before this he simply shouldn't have been breathing.
sweepingchanges 1 year ago
@sweepingchanges You're actually right about her muderer. I hope he DIES!!! I hope someone murders him...legally of course.
LoveMeNots 1 year ago
Very powerful
A must see
Trashyflapper 1 year ago
@TheRosettaStoned You just made me so sad. Why would you say that? Not everyone is the same. My back ground is Italian/Puerto Rican and I love music and I feel emotions and I back up my friends and I love Jesus and I laugh and piss and shit and eat and breathe like you. Why would you bring this hate over here near this special music and camaraderie? You should be ashamed. That's not cool. ::The Gits Rule!!!::
GutterDoll138 1 year ago 2
@GutterDoll138 ...I just blocked this asshole TheRosettaStoned....Mia Zapata would detest this fuck. Peace Gutterdoll138..The Gits and Viva Zapata.
knockout68 1 year ago 2
...a person who is looking at the daunting task of both starting a new career path at almost 40 yrs. old but also a person who has a huge passion fordocumentary film in particular. Again,knockout68, I wants to congratulate you on making an incredible film. I absolutely loved it. Viva Zapata!
tbone2872 1 year ago
Viva Zapata!!!
DOA64 1 year ago
May Mia rest in peace. This was a horrible tragedy not just because of her talent, but because she was an innocent human being.
ScorpionOfTheSea 1 year ago
May Mia rest in peace. This was a horrible tragedy not because of her talent, but because she was an innocent human being.
ScorpionOfTheSea 1 year ago
I just recently learned who Mia was, but I too was shocked and disgusted that her murderer only got 36 years in prison.
I tend to "lean left" myself but not in the case of the death penalty. Anyone who could do such a horrible thing to another human being deserves to be put to death.
I hope he suffers in prison for what he's done and that he never gets out so that he can't do this to anyone else.
ScorpionOfTheSea 1 year ago
Such a shame.
cha2l1e 1 year ago
why wasnt this guy executed? why have capital punishment if u not gonna put 2 death a person who was convicted of 1st degree murder? wots the point?Even fidel castro washed his hands off this man and now the american taxpayer has 2 foot the bill go figure!!
westnblu 2 years ago 14
Westnblu, I concur w/ your sentiments exactly regarding this POS Mezquia & the justice system or lack thereof. With previous documented assaults against women previous to Mia's murder, if they had kept this Cuban Embargo released prisoner in prison, then maybe she would still be alive today & rocking everybody w/ her vocals. He SHOULD have received the death penalty 4 the viciousness of the attack alone even if Mia HAD survived. Since she died, he deserved multiple death sentences. So heinous.
knockout68 2 years ago 5
@westnblu if Mia Zapata was a poor and wasn't famous you wouldn't give a dam.
abarrathemaster 1 month ago
I trully feel that if she lived she would of been a major person bigger than she was not a pop star much more important.
RIP.
natesot 2 years ago 5
google for the image of her killer Jesus Mezquia, he looks like an animal, why should God create such half human half animals ?
jaydayb 2 years ago 5
@jaydayb.....yes, Jesus Mezquia (the killer of Mia Zapata) looks like a non-human beast. The details of the crime are hideous enough coupled w/ Mezquia's physical self are incredulous. He is very large in stature & his eyes are dark reminiscent of an evil spirit...literally. I know, I was in the courtroom when he was being sentenced sitting behind Mia's sister. You can see a good portion of the sentencing trial & Mezquia in the documentary, "The Gits" on Netflix or free on SnagFilms online.
knockout68 2 years ago
thanks,I watched it as you told me on snagfilms online, "The Gits",at 1:07:48 of that documentary a narrator actually repeats what I said in my last comment, he says "this guy is an animal", "a predator"...thanks for giving the address of snagfilms online,I am gonna enjoy those documentaries
jaydayb 2 years ago 10
@jaydayb....glad you got to see the documentary and I hoped you liked it. Mezquia is in prison where he belongs and, from all accounts, he is miserable and taunted everyday by other inmates or so I am told. All this while Mia Zapata's spirit soars.
knockout68 2 years ago
@jaydayb Because there's no god.
araycist 1 year ago
Rest In Peace Mia Z.
We love you!!!
kurtney91 2 years ago
I just saw the actual feature length documentary on Netflix. Wow, this was a great, well done film with such a tragic story. This is a must see documentary!!!
TheHappyDame 2 years ago 20
VIVA MIA!!!!!!!!!!
xgrrrl111 2 years ago 14
mia lives forever and ever (L)
riotgrrrl7 2 years ago 8
Such a loss. Viva Mia Zapata. Never Forgotten. I love you
KillerStoke 2 years ago 8
the whole documentary is fucking amazing. I love this band so badly.. and the last part of this video makes me cry all the time.. Miss you MIA, I love you
orrorvacui1 2 years ago 24
@orrorvacui1 Hearts, lady.
jodicatastrophe 1 year ago
God bless Mia. What a talent we lost.
PandaPandaChii 2 years ago 11
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yeah fuck normal people...only celebrity murders matter.
specia1airservice 2 years ago
Very upsetting. Rest in peace.
LongLiveOx 2 years ago 2
May that filth never breathe free air again. What a devastating tragedy, still hurts to watch this, but a thousand thanks for posting it.
PDXCHawk 2 years ago 4
we miss you Mia <3
JuanMiguelIncognito 2 years ago
She was such a talented soul.
It's sad she can't still make music.
galaxygirllove 2 years ago
Without even knowing anything about Mia. When I first starting watching this video. One of the first things to come to my mind. Was this girl sings sort of like Janice Joplin. I was blown away when they said Janice Joplin in the video.
slmcgowan2003 2 years ago 4
Exactly. Before even hearing the Joplin comparison, I thought Janis Joplin too.
lifestraight 2 years ago 8
Yes, my friend, is was a sure thing. Mia was mutilated and, without going into graphic detail, there was no sperm but saliva left on a HUGE bitemark on her body. The DNA from that contusion was apparent of an assault that was not consensual AND that infinitesimal amount of DNA that was extracted from Mia's body in conjunction with witnesses/previous potential victims and his rap sheet against women was more than enough to convict this piece of shit. I will elaborate, as I was in the court.
knockout68 2 years ago
DNA's not enough? What more evidence do you need that he did it? Hell, why not just let the fucking piece of shit walk if DNA doesn't prove his guilt?
Pbirv 2 years ago 3
That he killed her wasn't a sure thing? The DNA proved it. If I'd been the judge, I would've blown his head off with a double barreled 8 guage shotgun or 44 Magnum right in the courtroom.
Pbirv 2 years ago 4
smartkart- Liberals just think of it as aboriton 28 years after birth. No big deal to them
LiberalshateAmerica 2 years ago
LOL at racist right-wing punk fans. Clueless loser.
BlackMath1977 2 years ago
I admit that I do lean left on some issues, but on something like this, well suffice it to say that Jesus was DAMN lucky that I wasn't the judge. Overall, I'm a moderate.
To think this asswipe was named after the founder of the Christian faith1
Pbirv 2 years ago 2
Let's see- the asshole who raped and killed Mia only got 36 years? How long is that with parole? Sorry, but that piece of shit should've gotten the death penalty.
Pbirv 2 years ago 6
Creo que estoy tremendamente enamorada de esta mujer!! wow!!
Love you mia!
Dios t3 tenga en el cielo ! ahora ya eres un angel de verdad.
andyrockandbass 2 years ago 2
So tragic. The Gits were on the brink of getting real success and to have a life taken away so brutally is terrible beyond belief. RIP Mia.
chasethislightt 2 years ago 6
mia...you are sooo missed.
djshiva 3 years ago 5
We can do without a lot of the people that DO NOT make up punk's core demographic.
Ev105 3 years ago
Hope this changes one anti-death-penalty person's mind from the lefty artsy crowd. The man that killed her should be cut up and left to bleed to death.
Ev105 3 years ago 3
We can only hope. While its only a small part of closure, its deserved. Skin color and language don't matter, when they are dancing with a needle. I hope her dad is doing ok. Seems like a devoted dad and a stand up guy.
TheRosettaStoned 2 years ago 5
she reminds me so much of janis joplin...ive recently discovered the Gits through 7 year bitch. i think its fuckd up that musicians like her die while garbage like avril lavigne and katy perry walk around subjecting ppl to mind numbing music.
britt713011 3 years ago
Why would someone end the life of such a person as that? It's just...not right.
InvaderTaizic 3 years ago 2
this video brings tears to my eyes. what an amazing documentry
SuckMyLeftOne13 3 years ago 5
it gives me chills... knockout68 is an absolute badass for this.
radplaid22 3 years ago 6
A father's pain...so vivid, so real. I guess it's true we are all out on loan.
lashwhip 3 years ago 6
this is really sad. Mia didnt deserve to die, especially the way she did. her voice was beautiful.
heri0neyes 3 years ago 3
SOO right. No one deserves this especially not mia. what pisses me off is the murder didnt speak english and had this translated to him .. i want him to feel horrible and the raw emotion.
giannaluva65 3 years ago 5
LETS NOT GET RACIST NOW.
MOONOWL777 2 years ago 2
ergm, that is not racist..
(s)he's just saying that he wished the killer could listen to the video directly, instead of getting it translated. because sentences and emotions are often connected, so..
YourAGrownUpPussyNow 2 years ago 3
the guy who killed her was racist, he a mexican illegal, singled out a white female to rape and murder......
crashedupderby 2 years ago
you're a moron. He was Cuban and probably would have raped and murdered any vulnerable human being with a vagina.
ohmercy399 2 years ago
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VeroNevermind1990 2 years ago
@crashedupderby no the killer was cuban and mia is mexican american so dont talk shit R.I.P MIA ZAPATA REST IN PEACE ANGEL
VeroNevermind1990 2 years ago 9
This video almost brings me to tears. I'm only 17 and I would have given anything to be alive and witness the true talent of Mia and the Gits. It honestly pains me to watch this video, knowing that such a talent was taken away from us in such a repulsive and heinous way.
dotheeEVOLUTION 3 years ago 8
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Hi, i think this sucks. Just an opinion. and i only ended up here because i was lookin around on E.Zapata
Sorry. Have a good day.
blastingcaps 3 years ago
Hi, Blastingcaps. Took a look at your site and think you're butt ugly. Just an opinion. Now go rub your weenie in your mommie's basement.
Have a bitchen' day.
knockout68 3 years ago
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whats your obsession with 'mommie's basements'? lol
sausage4231 2 years ago
not sure, "Sausage", what you mean about "mommie's basements", but I sure as Hell know that it has nothing to do with Mia Zapata, her murder, and The Gits. Again, what's your point, if there is one to be had?
knockout68 2 years ago
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yeah, im pretty sure it has nothing to do with the murder, and if you cant 'read' the point, then im sorry, but i cant exactly draw it for you. this has turned into a big waste of time, seeing as we are both obviously talking to yourselves, two different languages, so i wish you all the best. and bid you farewell. ; )
sausage4231 2 years ago
I bid you farewell too, Sausage, and wish you all the best. However, my simple college educated mind cannot grasp any definitive point that you have professed to have made. Sorry.
knockout68 2 years ago
Shame on you "Blastingcaps". You know nothing about Mia Zapata nor did you know she is a relative of E. Zapata. If you have nothing but hatred, why post here? It does "SUCK" as you say. It sucks that Mia Zapata was raped and murdered by a vile MAN. Sorry little boy. Now YOU HAVE AN AWESOME FUCKING DAY!!!!!
jbender8 3 years ago 7
I hope that murderer will repent and be redeemed in prison. Why did southernrockdrummer call him a "beaner"? Zapata herself has an Hispanic last name. You should be ashamed, sir.
danhager 3 years ago 3
I agree, "DANHAGER", being disrespectful is wrong by calling him a "beaner". However, most of us do not care if he repents and gives his ugly right testicle, he deserves to suffer the way that Mia did in her final hours. Despite his race or motive or lack thereof, I say suffer fucker, suffer as you made Mia and her friends choke down this heinous act. It has everything to do with a disregard for the human life. Mia deserved better as do all victims that have suffered this kind of murder .
knockout68 3 years ago
tha song on 2:40 ????
please reply :)
matias7anriquez 3 years ago
The song is called, "It All Dies Anyways". It's a great song.
knockout68 3 years ago
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Personally I think their kind of music is total shit but no one deserves to have their lives stolen from them like hers was. The beaner motherfucker that raped and killed her will rot in hell forever.
southernrockdrummer 3 years ago
I watched this video for the xth time. It keeps on bringing tears to my eyes.
And it keeps Mia alive.
wijnzot 3 years ago 2
the last words of the father bring tears to my eyes..
Like a friend of mine said to me when I lost a close friend last year:
@It is always hard to find the right words when one encounters death, and espececially the death of the young."
But to loose someone to such dire circumstance, I cant even begin to Imagine.
Peace to her friends and family.
KaosEngel 3 years ago 3
what is that acoustic song at the end. sounds familiar, and its AWESOME!
joe11121 3 years ago
The last song is "Cut My Skin" performed solo by Mia. It is a very rare version as there exists a full-bodied version on one of their albums. Viva Zapata!!! She was an absolute talent and a gem of a person from all accounts.
knockout68 3 years ago
thanks. and yeah she was really one of a kind!
joe11121 3 years ago
This is the saddest video i have ever seen in my entire life. R.I.P. Mia. I love The Gits!
joe11121 3 years ago
Could you maybe upload it here, or PM it to me? I would love you forever.
decentillicit 3 years ago
My producer has the song. It is very, very rare. We obtained it while doing the documentary. I will send your info to her(my producer). I don't believe it will be a problem.
knockout68 3 years ago
Do you happen to have the full version of that acoustic "Cut My Skin"?
decentillicit 3 years ago
Yes, I do have the whole version of "Cut My Skin". It's amazing.
knockout68 3 years ago
rock in peace
sausage4231 3 years ago
Hey on November 10th on SPIKE Unsolved Mysteries there will be a story on Mia's death
sickandtwistedchicks 3 years ago
Since she had a spanish surname was she hispanic?
R.I.P. Mia Zapata
DirzoRasec 3 years ago
It has been said that Mia was a distant relative of the Mexican revolutionary, Emiliano Zapata.
knockout68 3 years ago
Thanks.
DirzoRasec 3 years ago
Since she had a spanish surname was she hispanic?
R.I.P. Mia Zapata <<<==== YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS... MIA may she Restin peace was of Hispanic descent..
communistjesus 3 years ago
ese Jesus Mezquita debe morir...!
(That Jesus Mezquita must be Die...!)
Mia Zapata (R.I.P) the Gits not Dead!!!
Grunge Not Dead!!!
Best Regards From Venezuela!
Jesusjoy99 3 years ago
so sad
mia is deeply missed and appreciated
pennylane71 3 years ago
so sad :(
so very sad
mia you are missed so much.
livi030791 3 years ago
Maldito Bastardo!!!! Hay que matar a todos esos malditos violadores!!!!
palicroked 3 years ago 3
Just stumbled upon this video. Man, I still miss her and think about her a lot. The end of our innocence wasn't it?
tdugan33 3 years ago
Cheers tdugan33. Indeed this marked the end of innocence for many. To lose Mia and so many others at the hands of a cold blooded killer is simply unimaginable. Mia lives on through her music. Viva Zapata and The Gits.
knockout68 3 years ago
I lived on Capitol hill during the time that she was murdered. I left Seattle in 96 but I always thought about this girl. I was so angry that she was killed and they didn't find the person. So when I heard that they solved the crime I was so happy. May she continue to rest in peace. People talked about her all the time. She was going to be a major force in the music industry. So sad that she didn't get to live out her dreams on earth. I hope that people will keep her memory alive.
Respectn2009 3 years ago 2
Thank you for your comment, it means a lot and I'm sure many feel the same way as you do. The documentary will be screened in Los Angeles on October 23, 2008 at 7pm at The American Cinematheque's Egyptian Theater. Viva Mia Zapata and The Gits! We will also be in Chicago and Hawaii!!
knockout68 3 years ago
thank you for this information. I will spread the world to my friends in LA. I will for sure see this documentary
Respectn2009 3 years ago
could anyone tell me the name of the closing song?
shickboy 3 years ago
The song at the end is a very rare acoustic version of The Gits', "Cut My Skin, It Makes Me Human" performed at a benefit show in Seattle. This version is sung and written by Mia Zapata. There is a more produced version with the whole band available.
knockout68 3 years ago
much appreciated!
shickboy 3 years ago
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this wasnt shown in any court room, fag
yahoochatter 3 years ago
Wow, I guess I wasn't really there in the courtroom with Mia's friends and family. I guess I didn't show this in front of Judge Armstrong. I guess the newspapers in Seattle, WA lied when they detailed this video being shown. Wow!!! On top of that you have to call me a "fag". You sound very intelligent and well read my friend. Now go back to your room in your mommy's basement, you seem like you may hurt yourself with all of your wisdom. VIVA ZAPATA!!!!!!
knockout68 3 years ago
Me too, everytime I watch this movie and I see her dad talkin' about Mia I feel like cryin'.
She was so beautiful in many ways.
"She now belongs to all of you"
Thank you, we cherisch her.
wijnzot 3 years ago 2
This made me cry. I knew Mia. I lived a few blocks away from where her body was dumped.
Rest In Peace Mia.
billybudd66666 3 years ago 4
How dare that motherfucker's parents name that sick fucker Jesus. They should've sentenced that bastard to cruel and unusual punishment. I'm looking forward to the day he dies and burns in hell for an eternity.
sejb12992 3 years ago
dont want to be no racewarfuck cuz im sure thats not whaT SHE,D WANT BUT THAT SICK FUCK I WISH I COULD DESRTOY MY MOM WAS MURDERED GLAD THEY GOT THAT SICK FUK
brianlowdown 3 years ago
Even better than Janis possibly?... I hope there is a place that souls can rest, 'cause people like Mia deserve it.
justinohooligan 3 years ago
was she a painter?
loska23 3 years ago
mia zapata is my hero!
dinoxkidd 3 years ago 3
Viva Zapata!
blazak 3 years ago 3
Mia, you are missed so much. Every time I see or hear your dad talk about you I cry. I can't believe it's been almost 15 years since you were taken from us.
fenandfy 3 years ago
It breaks my heart to see her dad on the verge of tears at the end of the video.
It amazes me how callous some people can be to do a horrible thing like that to such a wonderful human being like her.
Rest in peace, Mia. You were snatched from us too soon; but your music will keep rocking our world, and your memory will remain with us.
XTyphoidXMaryX 3 years ago 7
i'm so fuckin mad....don't even talk to me
otep4president 3 years ago
rip mia u are sorely missed
sweetsheri1971 3 years ago
sad. and that animal who did it gets 3 meals a day, medical care, workout equipment, snacks, ETC at the taxpayers expense. it sucks.
acerb45666555 3 years ago 6
my heart weeps and screams for the pain she must have felt the way she was brutaly raped and murdered. fuck, i miss her art.
otep4president 3 years ago 3
she breaks my heart.
alannajohnson 3 years ago 2
What's the acoustic song near the start anyone??
Great video, seriously tragic loss to music and to people.
HailinOnMe 4 years ago
"Social Love II" (acoustic version of "Social Love") -- found on "Enter:the Conquering Chicken"
ears620 3 years ago 2
thanks :)
badpenny69 3 years ago
Fry that Fucker!!!!
Stickyswede 4 years ago 2
R.I.P MIA ZAPATA
otep4president 4 years ago 2
R.I.P M.I.A ZAPATA
otep4president 4 years ago 2
every single day i cry because of this
riotgrrrl7 4 years ago
Thanks for posting.
RIP Mia
Fuck that asshole who took her life!
madsin69 4 years ago 6
Another Shot of Whiskey to drown out the pain....Viva Zapata!!!
knockout68 4 years ago
The Queen of Table Waters shall always reign...
mmckee58 4 years ago
It was unbelievable to sit behind Mia Zapata's murder while he watched Mia on screen. He should have received the death penalty. Cheers to all Gits fans and to those who loved and knew the one and only Mia Zapata.
jbender8 4 years ago 2
only learning about Mia recently
really like her voice
thesongisover 4 years ago
saw her on TV first(some crime show) and I had to find out more about her - Being a drummer and knowing talent when I see it, her voice just blows me away.
Very Sad.
R I P Mia
danjf1 4 years ago 3
thank you for posting this
lollapalooza18 4 years ago
Thanks for making this.
leahgold 4 years ago
Mia lives in her music - no one compares!
kadmike 4 years ago 2
sad.
we miss her.
bsicchieri 4 years ago 3