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39. This LA Times article says that he is in hiding.

Sat Mar 24, 2012, 12:39 PM

Mar 2012

"George Zimmerman, who shot a black teenager in Florida, is in hiding after receiving death threats. A full portrait has yet to emerge of the 28-year-old, one of the characters at the center of the drama that has turned questions about race and guns into a national debate."

http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-george-zimmerman-20120323,0,6326075.story

I also found this article that says he left a voicemail for Frank Taaffe. Taaffe released this yesterday.

In the message Zimmerman said-

"Hey Mr. Taaffe," the message began. "This is George. Um, first and foremost, I wanted to say I am very sorry for the loss of your son, and, um, I can't imagine what you must be going through. Um, secondly, I wanted to thank you for doing everything you've been doing. Um, I know you don't have to, and I appreciate it, and you're truly setting an example for me for the future of, uh, doing the right thing even when it's tough, and, uh, I appreciate it. I'll talk to you soon. Thanks."

http://globalgrind.com/news/george-zimmerman-trayvon-martin-sanford-florida-speaks-details

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EXCLUSIVE: Sanford City Commissioner Concerned George Zimmerman Will Flee Country [View all] kpete Mar 2012 OP

Georgie has lost the support of the NRA?! Now that is interesting...... peacebird Mar 2012 #1

I thought it said National Bar Association... WheelWalker Mar 2012 #4

NATIONAL Bar Association elleng Mar 2012 #10

Ah. Thank you. WheelWalker Mar 2012 #14

<blush> my bad, reading too fast or too hopefully.... {hangs head in shame} peacebird Mar 2012 #22

It was always a possibility. The PD should have instructed him to stay close. That's standard, no? freshwest Mar 2012 #2

Not legally ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #5

So the movie line of 'Don't leave town,' isn't true? Wouldn't they have gotten his contact info? freshwest Mar 2012 #7

Never has been...its just a BS intimidation tactic that makes good copy for Hollywood ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #16

I've noticed that more with legal shows seeming to make it up. LiberalFighter Mar 2012 #26

Yeah.. there are a lot of hollywood-isms in our collective ideas about courts, etc. n/t X_Digger Mar 2012 #23

I'm sure! I grew up on Perry Mason. I object!' LOL. freshwest Mar 2012 #24

It would be nice if he would commit suicide, but if I was him loudsue Mar 2012 #12

I din;t think it would be nice for anyone to commit suicide obamanut2012 Mar 2012 #37

I'd bet his father knows where he is. This loser most likely didn't have any money so monmouth Mar 2012 #3

i've been wondering for days about barbtries Mar 2012 #6

+1 freshwest Mar 2012 #8

This LA Times article says that he is in hiding. bathroommonkey76 Mar 2012 #39

so today i hear he has a lawyer. barbtries Mar 2012 #40

A very real fear considering Who his father is and the money he may have. Justice wanted Mar 2012 #9

WHO is his father? elleng Mar 2012 #11

a retired Judge link: Justice wanted Mar 2012 #13

'Retired magistrate judge' elleng Mar 2012 #19

The info just keeps pouring in. But I see him as 'connected.' freshwest Mar 2012 #25

I don't see any 'connected' info, elleng Mar 2012 #27

What I mean, is they knew the system generally, don't you think? freshwest Mar 2012 #28

They may know the system, elleng Mar 2012 #29

A real man would show his face. Herlong Mar 2012 #15

There have been claims of threats in retaliation ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #17

Gee, I wonder why. secondvariety Mar 2012 #20

So lock his ass up until trial. Ruby the Liberal Mar 2012 #31

Can't do that until he is charged ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #32

What is the challenge with charging him, Ruby the Liberal Mar 2012 #35

Beats the hell out of me ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #36

Worse-it's Florida. secondvariety Mar 2012 #21

Highly doubtful RZM Mar 2012 #18

He doesn't have money but he'll trust his lawyer? RUMMYisFROSTED Mar 2012 #30

Probably not enough money to leave the country with a nest egg RZM Mar 2012 #34

His father is a retired judge from Virginia. yardwork Mar 2012 #38

Well, there had to be something in his background to give him this much cover. Major Hogwash Mar 2012 #42

Where is he? -..__... Mar 2012 #33

So much for one of those much-hyped "Catholic educations." JDPriestly Mar 2012 #41