Dozens gathered at Trayvon Martin’s memorial Friday in the Historic Goldsboro neighborhood, lighting candles to remember the 17-year-old who was shot and killed.
"This is Trayvon Martin," said Francis Oliver. "This is why we say we all are Trayvon Martin."
Protesters and ralliers may have left the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center for the night, but they gathered at the Goldsboro Welcome Center to talk about the trial and to remember 17-year-old Martin.
“He’s a symbol for justice," Oliver said. "He’s a symbol for stalking of young black men. He’s a symbol for stereotyping of young black men. “
Now that they’ve heard closing arguments, Oliver said her friends and family are just waiting to see whether or not the six female jurors will find George Zimmerman guilty of second-degree murder or manslaughter.
“A lot of the tension is beginning to come down a little bit," Oliver said. "Everybody was up here, but I think after John Guy did his closing tonight, everybody was able to come here and talk about the trial, and I think tension is beginning to relax a little bit.”
Candles lit, signs in hand, the group said they plan to go on verdict watch Saturday as the jury could possibly come to a decision.