This morning I read that the gun that killed Trayvon Martin only had George Zimmerman's DNA on it. Zimmerman has asserted he shot Martin because Martin was reaching for Zimmerman's gun.
Before you get too excited, remember that reaching for is not the same as touched. That is, if Zimmerman had asserted Martin touched his gun, then the evidence would dispute that. However, Zimmerman said reached for. If Martin tried, but was unsuccessful in making contact with the gun, then it is logical for only Zimmerman's DNA to be on it.
Also, remember that this is a piece of the evidence puzzle. I am curious about the trajectory of the bullet(s), and other physics stuff. How does the physics of the shooting support or dispute Zimmerman's assertions? Does the distance at which Martin was shot tell us whether he could have been considered a physical threat?
In other words, breathe. The trial was a long time coming – despite Florida's Stand Your Ground law, it seems there was enough evidence for at least an involuntary manslaughter charge*. But now that the trial has begun, we should hope and pray for justice and not just us.
*said the woman who has absolutely no legal training whatsoever.
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