I have no idea if this is true or if Zumwalt even said it.
But, I doubt the Navy brass would have had any trouble corraling an over-enthusiastic Lt targeting civilians and non-military targets if they knew about it.
That said, if this is in any way true is this perhaps why we haven't heard a peep out of any of the men who served with him on his boats? There is no statute of limitations on murder as a war crime. If they were there and that happened - and if they didn't report it - they could be culpable in a UCMJ court right along with the over-enthusiastic Lt Kerry!
Perhaps there's more here than meets the eye?
How about an out-of-control lieutenant with important politicians looking out for him in Washington? What do you do with that guy? Answer: give him a few medals and get his a** stateside.
I think John Kerry is the Manchrian Candidate!!