GZ clearly states he was “afraid” and “fear” was the reason he didn’t confront Martin when he was circling GZ’s car.
It’s a problem. Not a large one though.
In fact, such a statement made by Zimmerman ABSOLUTELY AFFIRMS HIS CLAIM THAT HE WAS ATTACKED BY TRAYVON MARTIN.
If Zimmerman didn't want to confront Martin from the relative safety of the car because he was afraid, that's a pretty reliable indication he didn't go out on foot looking for a confrontation.
He went out on foot looking to see if he could keep track of where Martin went. Martin was going where a car wouldn't go, and he wanted to keep him in sight until the police could arrive so he could tell them where the suspicious person went.
It's the exact same thing I would have done. Track, not confront.
Zimmerman gave clear indication by his statement that his goal was NOT a confrontation.
So again, the point all supports Zimmerman's account of events.
His answer was “provoked” by the interrogator...”Fear I guess” is not “He scared me to death”... His intention was never to confront Tray...just obtain info for the cops....
GZ said one time that he wouldnt follow Martin because of his wife.
He has told conflicting stories about WHY he got out of the car.
I'll go one better, the dispatcher indicated GZ should keep an eye on him. Twice the dispatcher asked GZ to relay TMs actions. Hard to do from a locked car and the suspect out of sight.