James Holmes: Colorado Theater Murder Trial

Anica Padilla ‏@AnicaPadilla  · 29m
Prosecution asks #theatershooting survivor to get up and show the jury his prosthetic leg.
Judge allows it.
http://bit.ly/theatertrial


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 29m  
Again, no question from defense for #theatershooting survivor. But jury has questions.


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 30m  
#Theatershooting judge will allow Avila to show jury his leg.


Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 29m  
DA asks Adan Avilia-Arredondo, whose leg was amputated post #theatershooting, to show injuries to jury. Defense objects. Bench conf. ensues


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Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman · 4m
Fyles has helped investigate the Aurora #theatershooting . 27 local agencies eventually responded. 4 federal agencies.


LaLarry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman · 6m
Next witness: Aurora police Sgt. Matthew Fyles #theatershooting


https://twitter.com/hashtag/theatershooting?src=hash

Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman · 5m
Fyles said Sgt. Redfearn handed him the suspect's wallet. Officer Oviatt gave him the suspect's driver's license. #theatershooting


7NEWS Denver Channel ‏@DenverChannel  · 5m 
#TheaterShooting: "Within the first 90 seconds we had 52 police vehicles present and 129 officers," APD Sgt. Fyles testified.


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 8m  
Fyles: "I could see a sea of police vehicles," red and blue lights when he first responded to the Aurora #theatershooting


https://twitter.com/hashtag/theatershooting?src=hash

The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 8m
#theatershooting there were 12 detectives in that unit. They take call and for this all 12 were called in to scene


The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 9m  
#theatershooting scene was chaotic when he arrived. Multiple police vehicles surrounding the theater.


The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 10m
#theatershooting was alerted at 1:09 AM to respond to the scene. Arrived at 1:45 AM.


Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 10m  
@AuroraPD detective Thomas Welton of the major crimes unit testifying now in #theatershooting trial. Watch live: http://link.kdvr.com/1bs5hK7


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The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 3m
#theatershooting James had $280 on him that night in his wallet.


The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 8m 
#theatershooting other pieces inside - Credit union Visa card,  USAA platinum car, Kaiser health card


The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 11m 
#theatershooting dress car insurance cards, brown wallet, student ID from University of Colorado medical campus


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Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman · 5m
Welton steps down from witness stand. Next up: Detective Chuck Mehl. #theatershooting


The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol · 6m
#theatershooting jury has finished looking at the exhibits. No cross and no jury questions.


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Anica Padilla ‏@AnicaPadilla · 4m
#TheaterShooting trial: Testifying now is APD Det. Mehl, who was one of the first to interview James Holmes. WATCH: http://bit.ly/theatertrial


Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden · 5m
@AuroraPD Det. Mehl was first to interrogate Holmes after #theatershooting. Calls him "Mr. Holmes" in court. Watch: http://link.kdvr.com/1bs5hK7


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Alessandra_Deux wrote:The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 3m
#theatershooting James had $280 on him that night in his wallet.


The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 8m 
#theatershooting other pieces inside - Credit union Visa card,  USAA platinum car, Kaiser health card


The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 11m 
#theatershooting dress car insurance cards, brown wallet, student ID from University of Colorado medical campus


https://twitter.com/hashtag/theatershooting?src=hash

I find it interesting that JH had only $280 cash on his person following the shooting. I would have expected him to have more $ if he expected/hoped to survive the shooting and get away. JH expected that his apartment and belongings would have been destroyed in an explosion that he rigged so it is not like he thought that he could have anonymously escaped the crime scene and returned to his apartment. JH would have needed plenty of cash to get away and evade LE. IMO, this $280 fact is a good one for the defense. JH gave himself up to LE without incident so he must not have been trying for suicide-by-cop, yet he had little money to get away if LE had not responded so quickly. So, if JH was not trying to set up his own death and he was not prepared financially to escape then what was he planning? This does not seem at all rational or sane and, IMO, speaks to the defense contention of insanity. I think this is a really tough case on so many levels.

Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 2m  
Are you good to talk  to us? Holmes: Help as in counsel? Cop: No, other things. #theatershooting


Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 2m  
Holmes tells detectives in post-#theatershooting interview that he needs "air." Watch live: http://kwgn.com/live  


Anica Padilla ‏@AnicaPadilla  · 3m 
James Holmes speaks slowly during recorded interview with police.
Cop: 'Do you need anything else?'
Holmes: 'Oxygen.'
#theatershooting


Channel 2 KWGN ‏@channel2kwgn  · 4m 
Jurors seeing Holmes interview with detectives right after #theatershooting. Watch live: http://kwgn.com/live  


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 5m  
Showing video of Holmes police interview now. He asks for water. He gives his name. How do you spell it? "Like Sherlock." #theatershooting


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Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 2m  
Holmes asked #theatershooting detectives about “crimes against children unit” & “victim’s services unit” signs he saw upon entering station.


Marshall Zelinger ‏@7Marshall  · 3m 
In interview of #TheaterShooting defendant, he asked "were any children hurt." Watch live: http://bit.ly/theatertrial


https://twitter.com/hashtag/theatershooting?src=hash

Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden · 3m
Surprised neither defense nor jury had any questions for @AuroraPD Det. Chuck Mehl, who was first to interview Holmes post #theatershooting.


Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden · 4m
@AuroraPD's Det. Mehl says Holmes was incessantly trying to flip empty cup on top of empty water bottle during #theatershooting interview.


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman · 5m
Interview began at 2:44 a.m. By 3:16 a.m., Holmes was playing with empty cup & water bottle, trying to flip cup onto bottle #theatershooting


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The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol · 2m
#theatershooting - they walked through each aisle to make sure there was not another shooter in the building. The first search was quick


The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol · 3m
#theatershooting - there were still a lot of people in the theater at the time he made entry. He said there were people down on every aisle.


Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden · 3m
Officer John Gonzales on #theatershooting trial stand. Wondering why he's last called & not Mehl. Mehl's testimony was much more compelling.


https://twitter.com/hashtag/theatershooting?src=hash

Cathy ‏@courtchatter  · 4m
Officer Gonzales was the one that got on the radio to instruct the theater to shut the movie down and turn the lights on. #theatershooting


The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 4m
#theatershooting -made six trips in and out taking victims outside and it was radioing for medical help. Loaded victims into cop cars


The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 5m  
#theatershooting - when the lights came up he saw a young woman at his feet with a gunshot wound to leg and took her outside. Set up triage


The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 7m
#theatershooting - they walked through each aisle to make sure there was not another shooter in the building. The first search was  quick


https://twitter.com/hashtag/theatershooting?src=hash

Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 2m
@Six_Jones Perhaps. I guess from #theatershooting jury impact standpoint, I felt ending the day with Mehl would have been the best way to go


Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 3m  
@AuroraPD's Gonzales describes difficult task of trying 2 discern if those on ground at #theatershooting were dead or playing dead 4 safety.


https://twitter.com/hashtag/theatershooting?src=hash

Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 2m  
#TheaterShooting judge grants DA/defense request to allow victims 2 come/go from courtroom as they please so long as they obey decorum rules


Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 5m  
@Judy80zinTX I think #theatershooting DA & defense both have reasons to recall Mehl. Though both were lukewarm about that possibility today.


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 5m  
Aurora #theatershooting judge tells jurors that he will adjourn for the day.


https://twitter.com/hashtag/theatershooting?src=hash

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Hi ya MyLife.
My Theory In Blue Under Yours

I find it interesting that JH had only $280 cash on his person following the shooting.  I would have expected him to have more $ if he expected/hoped to survive the shooting and get away.
I would like to see a bank statement to see when he last accessed his account to see if we could figure out when he got the money out.
JH expected that his apartment and belongings would have been destroyed in an explosion that he rigged so it is not like he thought that he could have anonymously escaped the crime scene and returned to his apartment.  JH would have needed plenty of cash to get away and evade LE.  IMO, this $280 fact is a good one for the defense. JH gave himself up to LE without incident so he must not have been trying for suicide-by-cop, yet he had little money to get away if LE had not responded so quickly.  So, if JH was not trying to set up his own death and he was not prepared financially to escape then what was he planning?
I'm not sure at this point of course but I cannot help but wonder if he didn't expect that the cops or someone else would take him out (His planning was so methodical that I don't think he planned on his weapon/weapons jamming and he totally expected his place to explode in order for the cops to be busy there and his plans went to hell in a hand basket) but I just don't think he preplanned on surviving. His long term plan??? I just don't know. It's just an odd amount of money to me to have preplanned a destination. I'm really sorry MyLife but I really think he thought he'd be taken out one way or another cuz he even took pain killers in case he was hurt. He was hoping the pain killers would take the edge off the pain if he were hurt. I also think that the pain killers put him in a state of slow motion-ness if you will. You know how you feel when your on meds it makes you feel like your floating in a slow motion state? Plus the fact that he was spent by the time he came out of the theater and I have to think he probably felt like he was going to fall to sleep. I sure hope I'm making sense to you MyLife. I have to think that he may be sorry he took the pain meds cuz he wasn't able to function like he planned to you know? Had he been clear minded would have he been able to unjam his weapon/weapons and carry on wounding and killing more then he already had? And another thing that is just occurring to me is, was he seeing double because of the pain killers?
This does not seem at all rational or sane and, IMO, speaks to the defense contention of insanity.  I think this is a really tough case on so many levels.[/quote]
[/I personally don't think he was insane at all especially after watching that little bit of interrogation tape today. He was in a drug induced funk right then if ya ask me.

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I appreciate your comments above.  Gave me food for thought.

I think he either expected to not make it out alive (he was prepared to protect himself from pain, with the body armor and pain killers).  Or, he knew there was no way out, and that he'd be apprehended and spend the rest of his life in prison and/or sentenced to death eventually.  Wouldn't need clothes, money, etc. in prison.  He certainly wasn't in a hurry to flee the scene, so it doesn't appear he had a get-away plan.  And with flaming orange hair, he wasn't trying to be inconspicuous, either.  His life was already over in his mind (no neuroscience career, no girlfriend, awkward social skills, etc.). I think he knew that act would be his final act before his life was over for real, one way or the other.

I don't think he was insane at the time of the shooting either.  Way too much meticulous planning that started a long time in advance.  It's not like he just snapped.  I think he knew exactly what he was doing, and that what he was doing was wrong.

Just my two cents.

@CP @OneWonders

I agree.  I don't believe that JH snapped.  There was an incredible amount of preplanning involved in this crime.  I guess what really perplexes me is the seemingly complete lack of planning for after the shooting spree. He did exhibit some planning in taking a pain med to lesson the pain if he was shot or injured. However, if he had intended to be killed it would have made more sense to stay in the theatre and continue shooting with the weapon that was still functioning until LE arrived and killed him.  I am glad he did not do that!!!  Or, he could have drawn a gun on LE and they likely would have shot him.  It would seem that he must not have intended a get-away because he only had $280.  Yet, leaving the theatre and preparing to leave implies that he intended to attempt a get-away or at least to leave the scene of the crime.  So, where could he have thought he could go on $280 with bright orange hair and not be caught.  I guess my point is simply that for a crime that required so much planning there seems to be no real plan for after the crime.  No clear plan to be killed and no clear plan to escape.  Maybe the plan was simply to do his evil deed in what her perceived as a grand and shocking fashion (movie premiere massacre and a devastating apartment building explosion), become infamous, and spend the rest of his life in prison. Hence, the query he made on an online dating site, "Will you visit me in prison?"

So, yes, I believe the two of you are correct.  It probably was as simple as you suggest.  He figured his life was over figuratively and didn't really care much what happened after he carried out his act.  I wonder how he truly feels about it all now?

Excellent observations and points, Mylife.

If he planned to be killed, I, too, think he would have continued.  And, he wouldn't have needed the body armor, either, if his ultimate goal was to die at the hands of police (although I doubt that was his plan, but maybe at least his expectation, which goes to him knowing what he did was wrong).  I don't think he planned on being killed.  I don't think he planned anything beyond the evil deed.  He was focused on the killing - that's all that mattered to him, IMO.

I think your comment about being infamous from his actions makes the most sense to me.  No one else paid attention to him anymore (rejection from the school, GF, etc.).  Maybe this is the only way he thought he could get the attention he thought he deserved (even with how warped that may be).  The fact that he didn't appear to make a plan to flee says to me all the more that he knew what he was doing was wrong, i.e., not insane.  He already knew there was no future for him.

Thanks for the reminder about the "visit in prison" comment.  That again is a sign to me that he knew he'd end up there, confirming for me that he knew his actions were wrong.  If he was truly insane at the time, why would he think he'd end up in prison?

Regarding how he feels now...he seems to be almost enjoying this trial. Swiveling back and forth. No emotional reaction to anything.  I don't see how anyone except those truly evil could sit through that heart-wrenching testimony from the victims and the LE and Rescue personnel without feeling overwhelmed with emotions and tears, especially with being presented with how many people's live were affected by his actions.  He adversely (putting it mildly) affected hundreds of people (82 victims, family, friends, coworkers, unborn children, school mates, PLUS the 129 responders, and their friends, family, and coworkers).  Just appears to me to be cold and calculating.  I've noticed him almost smiling a few times. It's almost like he's proud of how much damage he caused.  Kind of like Julie Schenecker.

He may have been delusional about why he felt the need to do this, and what "benefit" it would provide, so I'm still not clear on his motive.  But being delusional about the motive doesn't equal insanity, by the legal definitions.  Mental illness does not equate to insanity.

Reminds me of Jodi Arias - gets pleasure out of inflicting pain on others, with no remorse whatsoever.

@CP,

I'm thinking that you, I , and One are pretty much on the same page. Not insane and knew that his act was very wrong. I can't get a close enough look at JH to tell if he is having any reactions to any of the testimony. Of course, his DT said that JH now regrets the shootings, but, that is what they are paid to say. They also stated that JH is on medication and the way he presents at trial may be affected by the meds. There may be some truth to that DT claim. It's hard to say what goes on in the mind of someone that is capable of planning and carrying out the death and destruction of other innocent people. Sad, indeed...and yes, possibly shades of Arias, Schenecker, etc.

Hi Ladies, I just want to say how awesome I think you both are.  
@MyLife I had forgotten about his "Will you visit me in prison" statement. Excellent point.
At this point I have to agree that he may not have had a plan after his unthinkable deed. However, if he did I still think a drug induced funk blew that all to pieces in a hand basket.
@AD Thank you for putting up the days videos and tweets. Your awesome too.

@One Wonders:

You are very sweet!  

James Holmes Trial - Day 6 - Part 1

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Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 7h  
Planning+intelligence doesn't=sanity. Insanity plea deals w/ culpable mental state AT TIME of #TheaterShooting. See: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/local/longterm/aron/qa227.htm …


AuroraShootingTrial ‏@Aurora_Sentinel  · 1h
#theatershooting defendant was smart, socially awkward, prof testifies- DA continues push to show Holmes was sane http://bit.ly/1Jpn3t7


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 2h
Vijayaraghavan being dismissed from the stand. Judge is releasing #theatershooting jury for the day


Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 2h  
#TheaterShooting jury question to Vijayaraghavan: In your opinion, did defendant fail at CU due to lack of social awareness? A: Probably not


The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 2h
#theatershooting

Pic shown. Pros: Do you know why he changed his hair color, wear glasses, facial hair?

A: NO




Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 3h  
4 those asking, esteemed public defender tho she is, #theatershooting atty Tamara Brady always sounds like she's battling tears as she talks


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 3h  
That means we could get the transcript and put it online as soon as tomorrow. Watch http://www.denverpost.com/theatertrial  #theatershooting


Anica Padilla ‏@AnicaPadilla  · 3h  
Transcripts from the police/FBI interview with the defendant will be released tomorrow, per judge.
#theatershooting http://bit.ly/theatertrial


The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 3h
#theatershooting judge ruled that being a geek in college is no crime. #ThankGod! JEG


Jeffrey Evan Gold ‏@jeffgoldesq  · 4h
#theatershooting ok if being socially awkward is evidence of mass murder 90% of tweeters are suspects.


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 4h
"He was quiet and a little socially awkward but definitely someone who had the caliber to be in the program." #theatershooting


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 4h  
Vijayaraghavan is describing a very competitive neuroscience program. 75 applicants for six slots. #theatershooting


Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 4h  
Sukumar Vigayaraghavan, neuroscience PhD, next on #theatershooting stand. After spelling his name, judge says "That's just how it sounds!"


The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 4h  
#theatershooting
We will call him Mr V.


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Marshall Zelinger  @7Marshall  · 5h  
Judge considering releasing transcript of hard to understand #TheaterShooting audio recording of defendant interview with FBI agent.


Marshall Zelinger   @7‏Marshall  ·  5h
Images from inside the #TheaterShooting defendant's apartment on July 20. Watch live: http://bit.ly/theatertrial








Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 8h
Hoping Aurora police have upgraded their recording equipment since 2012. Tough to understand anything from audio. #theatershooting


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One Wonders wrote:Hi Ladies, I just want to say how awesome I think you both are.  
@MyLife I had forgotten about his "Will you visit me in prison" statement. Excellent point.
At this point I have to agree that he may not have had a plan after his unthinkable deed. However, if he did I still think a drug induced funk blew that all to pieces in a hand basket.
@AD Thank you for putting up the days videos and tweets. Your awesome too.

The feeling is mutual, One Wonders!

And, yes, AD and CP are always awesome too!

You are all awesome!  I'm really enjoying this discussion.  It really helps to hear the details of what everyone is thinking.

@AD - thank you so much for all the posts, and especially the pictures from his apartment.  They were almost impossible to make out before seeing them up close.  Now that I've seen them, all I can say is OMG!!!  Way more devices than I thought.

Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman · 6h
Our story about the transcript Aurora #theatershooting judge released today of Holmes' interview with police. http://dpo.st/1c6Nbhq

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Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman · 3h
#Theatershooting judge says jurors can only tell people they are serving as jurors on a trial that will last til August or September

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Anica Padilla ‏@AnicaPadilla  · 5h  
BREAKING: Judge Samour says he believes 100% that Juror 737 is credible. He will be allowed to remain on the jury.
#theatershooting


Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 6h
Judge takes break because #theatershooting juror 737, a Columbine survivor, knows current witness. More on juror: http://kdvr.com/aurora-theater-trial-jury/ …


Marshall Zelinger @7Marshall  · 6h
We'll know momentarily if we have 24 or 23 jurors in #TheaterShooting case. Juror is friends with two survivors - 1 about to take stand.


https://twitter.com/hashtag/theatershooting?src=hash

Jeffrey Evan Gold ‏@jeffgoldesq  · 7h  
Judge in #theatershooting biased against the def? There have not been many substantive def objections granted. On other hand, alot are same.


Jeffrey Evan Gold ‏@jeffgoldesq  · 8h  
At least some on the #theatershooting jury is focused clearly on the insanity defense. Juror Qs looking to see how loopy #JamesHomes was


Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 8h  
Unlike past professors, Dell'Acqua makes no bones about telling #theatershooting DA Holmes wasn't great student, tho not a terrible 1 either


Marshall Zelinger  @7Marshall  ·  8h  
Hearing smart smart smart Drs from CU talking about neuroscience just reminds me why science was my worst school subject. #TheaterShooting


Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 11h 
We're live in 2 mins on a #theatershooting trial day in which we're expecting 2 hear from another CU professor. Live: http://link.kdvr.com/1KLSSxc


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Anica Padilla ‏@AnicaPadilla  · 9h  
"Just because someone is smart or very intelligent does not mean the person does not have a mental illness," judge says.
#TheaterShooting


Wild About Trial ‏@WildAboutTrial  · 9h  
The transcript from the FBI interview with #JamesHolmes heard yesterday can be found here: http://www.wildabouttrial.com/court_documents/james-holmes-trial-exhibits-5-6-2015/ … #TheaterShooting


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Court keeps Juror 737, a Columbine survivor, after he announces he knows a theater shooting survivor (Video)

By: Anica Padilla, Phil Tenser
Posted: 3:03 PM, May 6, 2015
Updated: 4 hours ago

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. - Following a fascinating discussion in the courtroom, the judge has decided to retain a juror who interrupted the day's testimony to announce that he knew a witness who was called to testify.

Juror 737, who also happens to be a survivor of the Columbine High School shooting, handed a note to District Court Judge Carlos Samour's staff after hearing that Alex Espinoza was being called to the stand. Espinoza suffered a graze wound to his left arm in the July 20, 2012 movie theater shooting.

According to Juror 737, Espinoza purchased items from his company. He also told the court that he met Espinoza after the start of the jury selection process.

Espinoza did mention the theater shooting case once, in passing, Juror 737 said.

Samour gave Juror 737 an unplanned 10-minute break to consider whether he would feel the need to explain or justify his ruling to Espinoza or his wife after the trial.

He answered that he did not feel he would have to explain his decision to anyone.

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http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/movie-theater-shooting/court-keeps-juror-737-a-columbine-survivor-after-he-announces-he-knows-a-theater-shooting-survivor

Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman · 14m
A mother whose daughter died in the Aurora #theatershooting says trial has been exhausting, "extremely difficult" http://dpo.st/1IN9fe0

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2 Jurors In Theater Shooting Trial Know Witnesses (Video)

May 6, 2015 7:37 PM

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4)– Two jurors in the Aurora theater shooting trial know witnesses in the case. That information halted court proceedings for a time on Wednesday.

The judge had to make a decision quickly on whether to keep them on the panel.

A female juror was questioned off camera by Arapahoe County Judge Carlos Samour after she indicated that she knew Maria Carbonell, a victim who testified a day earlier. Her son attends a school where the juror works.


James Holmes with this defense team in court (credit: CBS)

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http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/05/06/2-jurors-in-theater-shooting-trial-know-witnesses/

CuriousPortlander wrote:You are all awesome!  I'm really enjoying this discussion.  It really helps to hear the details of what everyone is thinking.

@AD - thank you so much for all the posts, and especially the pictures from his apartment.  They were almost impossible to make out before seeing them up close.  Now that I've seen them, all I can say is OMG!!!  Way more devices than I thought.

You are welcome!

~snipped~ from transcript between FBI bomb detective and JH (bottom of p.12)

GG: Okay. Alright. What am I missing, James? What...I haven't (inaudible), you know, like
I said, I haven't been in the apartment. I...I've only seen pictures and (inaudible) little
video. What...what else is in there that...that could hurt people?

JH: Uh, well, I'm not in there anymore so...

http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site36/2015/0506/20150506_105842_Transcript_Of_James_Holmes_Interview.pdf

(Well, if that doesn't speak to knowing that what you did was wrong then I just don't know what does.)

DP Trial Highlights

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Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman 2h2 hours ago

All of the Aurora #theatershooting exhibits that have been released so far by the court can be found at: http://extras.denverpost.com/trial/docs.html


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7NEWS Denver Channel ‏@DenverChannel 42m42 minutes ago

Dozens of #TheaterShooting evidence photos presented by an FBI crime scene photog in court http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/fbi-photographer-explains-crime-scene-photos-taken-outside-century-16-theater-after-mass-shooting …






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Carol McKinley ‏@CarolAMcKinley 20m20 minutes ago

Court clerk disappearing underneath mountains of plastic ev. bags ~ Ammo, helmet, groin protector  #theatershooting



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Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden 2h2 hours ago

4 those asking, here are 3 #theatershooting trial exhibits we got Wed, showing shooting scene diagrams from survivors



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Jeffrey Evan Gold ‏@jeffgoldesq 15m15 minutes ago

FBI SA going thry tact equipment #JamesHolmes wore/brought. Heres a pic. Hard to argue no premed in #theatershooting.



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The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol 6m6 minutes ago

#theatershooting

She’s almost hidden




The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol 4m4 minutes ago

#theatershooting

All evidence shown so far was collected outside theater.  Most evidence inside theater gathered by Aurora PD

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Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden 2m2 minutes ago

#TheaterShooting jury question to FBI agent: Do large magazines come loaded? A: No, u have to load them 1 bullet at a time. Lengthy process.


Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden 5m5 minutes ago

#TheaterShooting jury questions to FBI agent: Were weapons loaded? A: Glock on roof had bullet in chamber. Glock in car did not


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Jen's Trial Diaries ‏@TrialDiariesJ 11m11 minutes ago

Kyle Burdette is now on the stand. He's an executive for Action Target #theatershooting #theatertrial


Jen's Trial Diaries ‏@TrialDiariesJ 11m11 minutes ago

Law Enforcement Targets sells things that are associated with shooting sports. They have an online store #theatershooting #theatertrial


Jen's Trial Diaries ‏@TrialDiariesJ 4m4 minutes ago

Holmes ordered 25 paper targets and they were human forms in an aggressive pose #theatershooting #theatertrial


Jen's Trial Diaries ‏@TrialDiariesJ 3m3 minutes ago

Holmes ordered the steel platforms for the paper targets. He ordered 1 stand and 2 replacement pieces #theatershooting #theatertrial

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