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TheWraith

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4. Premeditation would be hard to prove in this case.

Reply to Justice wanted (Reply #3)

Wed Mar 28, 2012, 10:36 PM

Mar 2012

It wouldn't be enough to prove that he followed Martin, it would have to be proven that he followed with definite intent to kill. It's possible, but premeditation is usually hard to prove when the killer and victim didn't know each other.

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This is why I keep saying, even if you believe Zimmerman's story, he committed manslaughter. [View all] TheWraith Mar 2012 OP

LOOK AT THAT "MAN" in the ABC video! No signs of injury! No reason for his use of deadly force! Justice wanted Mar 2012 #1

That video may well end up getting him convicted of murder in the second degree. TheWraith Mar 2012 #2

Why the hell not first degree murder. He had the gun in his hand and he stalked Trayvon. Two trait Justice wanted Mar 2012 #3

Premeditation would be hard to prove in this case. TheWraith Mar 2012 #4

Zimmerman's actions show premeditation. HE followed Trayvon! HE was told not to by police and Justice wanted Mar 2012 #6

People who commit first degree murder generally do not call the police Nye Bevan Mar 2012 #5