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In reply to the discussion: Looking at the undisputed facts in the Zimmerman case and applying Zimmerman's original story [View all]magical thyme
(14,881 posts)1. There was at least one eye witness to the chase. That witness's statement is corroborated independently by Martin's girlfriend, who was on the phone with Martin at the time.
2. the idea that Zimmerman stalked and attacked Martin is anything but ludicrous. Zimmerman has a known history of trying to get on the police force. He has a known history of violence and temper. His statements during his 911 call about "those fucking %$5! always get away" points to frustration and motivation. He is known to have been using prescription drugs that can cause mood swings and violence.
3. Zimmerman's description of events has changed numerous times. For example, under testimony he stated that he didn't realize how much younger Martin was. But in his 911 call, he specifically called Martin a teen.
4. In Zimmerman's police statement, he claimed that Martin circled his car, making him so afraid that he rolled up his window to avoid a confrontation. Yet in his blow-by-blow on the 911 call, he says that Martin is approaching his car, looking at him. And now he's walking away. He says nothing about Martin circling his car, or rolling up his window to avoid a confrontation. And if he was so afraid of a confrontation that he rolled up the car window, then why did he leave the car?
Sorry, but you have zero physical evidence that Martin doubled back and attacked Zimmerman and zero evidence of what went on in Martin's mind.
You have only Zimmerman's ever-changing word.