Premeditation would be hard to prove in this case. (Reply #4)

In the discussion thread: This is why I keep saying, even if you believe Zimmerman's story, he committed manslaughter. [View all]

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Wed Mar 28, 2012, 10:36 PM

TheWraith (24,331 posts)

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

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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6 replies	Author	Time	Post
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

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