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Post by Freckles Thu Jul 23, 2015 6:37 pm

Def calls new witness.
William Reese.

Student and livery driver, CSU, Long Beach, CA
Went to middle school, hs with JH. Ate lunch daily with JH. Hung out with him. About 6 in group. Quiet guys. Sometimes see movies or play paint ball outside of school. Felt JH was similar to him. Intelligent, quiet, loners, They did not have gfs, played soccer, cross country; never went to each other's homes. Social in the group but none of them where really social with others...Never saw JH get angry, mad, rude, get into trouble...
last saw him after the first two years of college...Pretty much friends during middle school and hs.

No State questions.
No jury questions.
Witness dismissed.
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Post by Freckles Thu Jul 23, 2015 7:02 pm

Defense calls new witness.
Kevin Wright

Defense to witness:

Wright was counselor at camp in Glendale area.
Was counselor from 2006-2011.
JS was a camp counselor there.
Camp held 120 from economically disadvantaged.
Counselors each had 20 in group.
Taught swimming, sports, archery, etc..
Aged 7-12.
Bunked in same area as kids.

Questions about a video.
Defense presented intro and State is asking all kinds of evidentiary questions.
Witness does not know when the video was mad, by whom, or the circumstances.
State is objecting. Side bar. Long.

Def is now addressing the same questions re video with the witness.
Showing pics of the camp, followed by video showing the camp.
Speaking of the general camp schedule.
Said JH was quiet, shy, reserved as a camp counselor.
The sky kids could relate to JH... he was funny, sometimes goofy.
He was so quiet, when he was funny it seemed more than usual.
Said it can be very stressful working with the kids. Said it could be easy to get frustrated with the kids. Never saw JH get frustrated. Never had any concerns with the actions of JH.

Witness excused.
Jury dismissed for day!
bounce
Back at 8:40 tomorrow...







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Post by Alessandra_Deux Thu Jul 23, 2015 7:14 pm

The Gold Patrol® ‏@thegoldpatrol · 2m
#theatershooting jury gone for the day. Heard from a lot of witnesses who haven't seen JH in many years

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Post by CuriousPortlander Thu Jul 23, 2015 7:21 pm

Awesome notes, Freckles!  Thanks!

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Post by Alessandra_Deux Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:20 pm



James Holmes Trial - Phase 1 Verdict

Published on Jul 23, 2015

Jurors all in by 7:00. Verdict read at 10:10.




James Holmes Trial - Day 53 - Part 1

Published on Jul 23, 2015




James Holmes Trial - Day 53 - Part 2

Published on Jul 23, 2015


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Post by CuriousPortlander Thu Jul 23, 2015 9:38 pm

Here's a sample verdict form that the jury filled out today:

https://www.courts.state.co.us/userfiles/file/Court_Probation/18th_Judicial_District/18th_Courts/12CR1522/011/Sample%20Phase%201%20Verdict%20Forms%20-%20Phase%201.pdf
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Post by CuriousPortlander Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:00 am

There's been another theater shooting!  Louisiana Grand 16 theater.  It's on CNN right now.

3 dead, including gunman.  Walked in and opened fire.  Killed 2 and then killed himself.  At least 7 injured.

I can't find the tweets because my Twitter feed is missing a ton of tweets.
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Post by CuriousPortlander Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:11 am

KHOU 11 News Houston ‏@KHOU 3h3 hours ago

UPDATE: Confirmed: Two dead in Grand Theatre shooting, including shooter http://on.khou.com/1Movclp  #theatershooting


KHOU 11 News Houston ‏@KHOU 3h3 hours ago

An official confirms 2 dead and that in all 10 people were shot http://on.khou.com/1KnhHQG  #theatershooting


PeopleSearches.com ‏@peoplesearches 1h1 hour ago

Police Chief - Gunman Was a #LoneWhiteMale, 58 Yrs Old, ID Known #Lafayette #NOLA #TheaterShooting #Trainwreck #PeopleSearch #PeopleSearches


Judi Gatson ‏@JudiGatson 43m43 minutes ago

New details on movie theater shooting in LA -> officials say shooter does have ‘pretty old’ criminal history.  #LAshooting #TheaterShooting

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Post by CuriousPortlander Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:13 am


The reference above to Trainwreck is because that's the movie that was playing in the theater when the shooter opened fire.

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Post by Mylife101 Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:20 am

So sad!!! Sad

I can't even say that I am surprised. It seems like there is always a copycat after a mass shooting gets a lot of publicity. Schools, malls, movie theatres. Where is it safe these days???
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Post by CuriousPortlander Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:22 am


I know, Mylife. Truly frightening, and eerily similar.

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Post by CuriousPortlander Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:32 am


According to CNN, 3 of the injured are in critical condition.

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Post by CuriousPortlander Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:37 am

Police: 3 Dead in Movie Theater Shooting, Including Gunman
LAFAYETTE, La. — Jul 24, 2015, 1:05 AM ET
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press
Associated Press


A man sitting in a packed movie theater stood up and began firing into the crowd, killing two and injuring at least seven others Thursday night before fatally shooting himself, authorities said.

Police described the shooter as a 58-year-old "lone white male," but did not immediately disclose his name. They later identified his car and evacuated the area after spotting something suspicious inside the vehicle. Police said they were going to set off an explosion in the car, and minutes later an Associated Press reporter on the scene heard a number of short bursts similar to firecrackers coming from that vicinity.

At least one theatergoer described the scene, saying an older white man stood up about 20 minutes into the 7 p.m. showing of the movie "Trainwreck" at the Grand 16 theater in Lafayette and began shooting.

Read more:  http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/official-dead-movie-theater-shooting-including-gunman-32653580
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Post by Alessandra_Deux Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:46 am

^^^

La. theater shooter identified as John Russell Houser (Video)

58-year-old fired randomly with handgun, officials say

Author: By Saeed Ahmed CNN
Published On: Jul 23 2015 09:09:59 PM PDT Updated On: Jul 24 2015 05:39:26 AM PDT

CNN) -

[Breaking news update at 8:28 a.m. ET]

The Lafayette, Louisiana, movie theater shooter was 59-year-old John Russel Houser, Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft said Friday.

Craft described Houser as "kind of a drifter" who was from Alabama and had been in Lafayette since early July, staying in a local hotel. Authorities have found various "disguises, basically" at the hotel room where he'd been staying.

Houser fired at least 13 rounds, according to the police chief.

"It appears he was intent on shooting and escaping," Clark said of the shooter. "The quick law enforcement response pushed him back into the theater."

As to his motive, Col. Michael Edmonson of the Louisiana State Police said, "Why did he come here? Why did he do that? We don't know that."

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http://www.kxly.com/news/3-dead-in-lafayette-theater-shooting/34329762
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Post by Alessandra_Deux Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:00 am

Posted: Jul 24, 2015 7:38 AM CDT
Updated: Jul 24, 2015 7:42 AM CDT


Victims, gunman identified in Grand 16 shooting

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Mayci Breaux, left, and Jillian Johnson

The victims who died in last night's shooting at The Grand 16 have been identified as 21-year-old Mayci Breaux of Franklin and 33-year-old Jillian Johnson of Lafayette.

The shooter, who shot himself in the theater, has been identified as 58-year-old John Houser of Alabama. Police say he was a "drifter" who had been in the Lafayette area since early July. He fired 13 rounds into the theater during the 7 p.m. showing of "Trainwreck."

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John Houser photo courtesy Linkdin

One of the victims and the gunman died at the scene.  A second victim died at an area hospital. Nine people were injured. Two have been treated and released. One remains in critical condition.

He was staying at the Motel 6 on University Avenue. Police searched his hotel room this morning and found wigs and other disguises.

Houser drove a 1995 blue Lincoln Continental with a switched license plate to the theater and parked outside the exit door. He intended on shooting then escaping, but police believe the rapid law enforcement response forced Houser back into the building, where he shot himself.

Police recovered a .40 caliber handgun. No explosive devices were found in his vehicle.

Read more:

http://www.katc.com/story/29624106/victims-gunman-identified-in-grand-16-shooting

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Theater victims were popular student and outgoing artist

Associated Press
18 mins ago

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© REUTERS/Lee Celano A police officer stands at the entrance to a movie theatre, near flowers left for victims of a Thursday night shooting, in the theatre in Lafayette, Louisiana July 24, 2015

LAFAYETTE, La. — One was a popular student studying to be a radiology technician, while the other was an outgoing artist who ran retail boutiques in two Louisiana cities.

The two people slain by a gunman who opened fire Thursday in a crowded Louisiana movie theater, Jillian Johnson and Mayci Breaux, had promising careers and the love of friends and family.

"They had a face, they had a name. They had a future. It wasn't to die in this theater," said Col. Michael Edmonson, head of Louisiana State Police.

Read more:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/theater-victims-were-popular-student-and-outgoing-artist/ar-AAdrfvS


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Post by Alessandra_Deux Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:10 am

Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 9m  
Here's the @Metallica image that was on the alternate juror's T-shirt. Attorneys are discussing it. #theatershooting

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

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Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 3h  
"This had no meaning at all," Samour said. Says reporter wanted to show he was "the smartest kid in the class" by noticing. #theatershooting

https://twitter.com/larryryckman


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Post by Alessandra_Deux Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:14 am

Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 13m  
UH oh, we have a sick juror. Several jurors are expressing concern about the woman, as well as their own health. #theatershooting


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 14m1  
Judge will question the juror, who often wears black T-shirts to #theatershooting trial


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Post by Alessandra_Deux Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:22 am

Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 2m  
Juror was an alternate and didn't expect to be in the courtroom with the deliberating #theatershooting jurors.

Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 4m  
#TheaterShooting juror who wore @Metallica shirt w/ electric chair says he didn't mean to convey any message. Live: http://kdvr.com/2015/07/24/watch-live-theater-shooting-defense-presenting-mitigation-on-penalty-phase-day-3/ …

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

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This is extremely unusual.  The juror knew he was going to be with the deliberating jurors because the judge yesterday allowed the alternate jurors to mingle with the deliberating jurors. He said he was going to allow it as long as the alternate jurors and the deliberating jurors didn't discuss issues related to the trial.  The judge shouldn't have allowed that to happen. JMO


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Post by Alessandra_Deux Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:25 am

Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 3m  
Lyrics for #ridethelightning: "Guilty as charged
But damn it, it ain't right
There's someone else controlling me"
#theatershooting


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Post by Alessandra_Deux Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:26 am

Scott Cohn ‏@ScottCohnTV · 6m
Due to a sick juror, #theatershooting penalty phase adjourning for the day, tentatively to resume Monday.

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Post by Alessandra_Deux Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:29 am

Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 6m  
Judge releasing jurors now, giving them advisements.
Attorneys will stay to get some work done outside presence of jurors. #theatershooting


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 10m  
.@Metallica juror will remain on the panel, but probably won't be wearing more band T-shirts to #theatershooting courtroom


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Scott Cohn ‏@ScottCohnTV · 5m
In standard admonition to jurors not to read any news about Aurora #theatershooting case, judge adds "or any case like it."

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James Holmes Trial - Day 54 - Part 1

Croaker Queen

Published on Jul 24, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtRxKt7KorE&feature=youtu.be&a
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James Holmes Trial - Day 54 - Part 2

Croaker Queen

Published on Jul 24, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M0YHrPKA0k&feature=youtu.be&a
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Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden · 15m
Scott Zoldi (fam friend), Ina Masten, knew (church friend) on #theatershooting stand this AM. Zoldi hit on worries Holmes’ dad had about son

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Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 6m
Kathy Barrett, Martin Barrett's wife and another former neighbor of JH, describes him as shy but happy as a kid. #theatershooting


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 2m 
After Joseph Barrett, defense called Patrick Silva, a former classmate. Asked to point him out, says: "Yeah, that's Jimmy.: #theatershooting


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 44m  
Next #theatershooting witness: Martin Barrett, a former neighbor from northern California.


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 1h  
Zoldi last saw JH about nine years ago, he says. Zoldi steps down. Next #theatershooting witness: Ina Masten, lives in San Diego suburb


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 2h 
Scott Zoldi, a friend of the family, talks about interactions with JH's family during video-recorded testimony. #theatershooting


https://twitter.com/larryryckman

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These witnesses are testifying outside the presence of the jury,  their testimonies will be videotaped. The defense had seven witnesses ready to testify today but the judge sent the jury home because one of the jurors was feeling sick.
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Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman · 5m
Now Gabrile Menchaca is talking about working with JH as camp counselors in Calif. Jurors will have much video to watch. #theatershooting

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Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman · 4m
Defense doesn't plan to video record any more mitigation witnesses, Brady says. #theatershooting


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman · 5m
Again, prosecutors underscore that witnesses hadn't seen JH in years. Menchaca last saw him in 2008. #theatershooting


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CBSDenver ‏@CBSDenver  · 4m
Done for weekend. The #theatershooting trial is in recess til Monday. Taped testimony this am after juror got sick. http://denver.cbslocal.com/aurora-theater-shooting-trial-live-updates/ …

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Louisiana Theater Shooting: Gunman John Houser 'Disturbed,' Family Said in Docs

by Tom Winter, Tracy Connor and Erik Ortiz



The lone gunman who opened fire at a packed Louisiana movie theater had a history of "extreme erratic behavior" and was so unstable that his wife removed all of the guns from the home, court documents show.

John Russell Houser, 59, was described as a "drifter" by police following Thursday night's shooting in Lafayette, where he killed two people and wounded nine others before turning the gun on himself, authorities said.

But the court documents, which detail a divorce filing by Houser's wife in May, reveal a life plunged into disarray: He made threats to family members, had a history of hospitalizations for his mental conditions and was known to law enforcement.

Read more:

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/lafayette-theater-shooting/louisiana-theater-shooting-gunman-john-houser-disturbed-family-said-docs-n397726
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Post by Alessandra_Deux Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:03 pm

^^^ Not so off topic ...

@CP:
Thank you so much for posting the news about this case.
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John Russel Houser: What we know about Louisiana movie theater shooting suspect

By Michael Walsh
5 hours ago
Yahoo News




A gunman with radical political beliefs and a history of erratic behavior killed two people and wounded at least nine others during a showing of “Trainwreck” at a movie theater in Louisiana.

The 59-year-old “lone white male” opened fire about 20 minutes into the film Thursday evening at the Grand 16 theater in Lafayette, roughly 60 miles west of Baton Rouge.

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http://news.yahoo.com/john-russell-houser--what-we-know-about-louisiana-movie-theater-shooting-suspect-134806223.html#
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Post by CuriousPortlander Fri Jul 24, 2015 4:28 pm

Alessandra_Deux wrote:^^^ Not so off topic ...

@CP:
Thank you so much for posting the news about this case.

You're welcome. I was debating starting a new thread for it, but since the gunman was dead, and there would be no trial, I decided to just post it here.

Thank you for all the tweets, articles, and videos!

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Post by Freckles Fri Jul 24, 2015 5:14 pm

Alessandra_Deux wrote:Louisiana Theater Shooting: Gunman John Houser 'Disturbed,' Family Said in Docs

by Tom Winter, Tracy Connor and Erik Ortiz



The lone gunman who opened fire at a packed Louisiana movie theater had a history of "extreme erratic behavior" and was so unstable that his wife removed all of the guns from the home, court documents show.

John Russell Houser, 59, was described as a "drifter" by police following Thursday night's shooting in Lafayette, where he killed two people and wounded nine others before turning the gun on himself, authorities said.

But the court documents, which detail a divorce filing by Houser's wife in May, reveal a life plunged into disarray: He made threats to family members, had a history of hospitalizations for his mental conditions and was known to law enforcement.

Read more:

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/lafayette-theater-shooting/louisiana-theater-shooting-gunman-john-houser-disturbed-family-said-docs-n397726
Seems rather odd to me...
Check out the names: James Holmes and John Houser....
Both refer to similar residences: Ho(l)mes and House(r)
Wonder what the odds of that would be.... Laughing


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Post by Freckles Fri Jul 24, 2015 5:19 pm

Alessandra_Deux wrote:Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 9m  
Here's the @Metallica image that was on the alternate juror's T-shirt. Attorneys are discussing it. #theatershooting

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Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 3h  
"This had no meaning at all," Samour said. Says reporter wanted to show he was "the smartest kid in the class" by noticing. #theatershooting

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Wow. Opened the door for appeals... WIDE OPEN.
Since the defense really presented such a weak defense I must wonder if this was not planned...
I am still the skeptic. Sorry about that... shifty

Don't these courts have rules for court dress?
I am guessing not...
Shoot. My kids were better dressed for high school MOCK TRIAL!!!
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Post by Freckles Fri Jul 24, 2015 5:22 pm

Alessandra_Deux wrote:Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 6m
Kathy Barrett, Martin Barrett's wife and another former neighbor of JH, describes him as shy but happy as a kid. #theatershooting


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 2m 
After Joseph Barrett, defense called Patrick Silva, a former classmate. Asked to point him out, says: "Yeah, that's Jimmy.: #theatershooting


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 44m  
Next #theatershooting witness: Martin Barrett, a former neighbor from northern California.


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 1h  
Zoldi last saw JH about nine years ago, he says. Zoldi steps down. Next #theatershooting witness: Ina Masten, lives in San Diego suburb


Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman  · 2h 
Scott Zoldi, a friend of the family, talks about interactions with JH's family during video-recorded testimony. #theatershooting


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These witnesses are testifying outside the presence of the jury,  their testimonies will be videotaped. The defense had seven witnesses ready to testify today but the judge sent the jury home because one of the jurors was feeling sick.

Why wasn't testimony taken via phone, etc., from the ONE strong defense witness who was out chasing butterflies....?
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Post by Freckles Fri Jul 24, 2015 5:25 pm

Alessandra_Deux wrote:
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This is extremely unusual.  The juror knew he was going to be with the deliberating jurors because the judge yesterday allowed the alternate jurors to mingle with the deliberating jurors. He said he was going to allow it as long as the alternate jurors and the deliberating jurors didn't discuss issues related to the trial.  The judge shouldn't have allowed that to happen. JMO
This IS setting it up perfectly for grands grounds to appeal... Embarassed
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Post by CuriousPortlander Mon Jul 27, 2015 10:37 am


Watch Live:


http://kdvr.com/2015/07/27/watch-live-day-4-of-penalty-phase-in-aurora-theater-shooting-trial/

http://www.wildabouttrial.com/trial_videos/james-holmes-trial-live-stream/

http://dptv.denverpost.com/2015/04/27/theater-shooting-trial/
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Post by Alessandra_Deux Mon Jul 27, 2015 11:40 am

Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden · 36m
12 #theaterShooting jurors consumed news about Lafayette theater shooting. Judge will poll them individually. Live: http://link.kdvr.com/1U29N3N

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Post by Alessandra_Deux Mon Jul 27, 2015 11:44 am

Anica Padilla ‏@AnicaPadilla · 2m
BREAKING: Aurora #TheaterShooting defense is moving to excuse Juror 673 for violating court order to avoid media coverage of similar cases.

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Post by Alessandra_Deux Mon Jul 27, 2015 11:46 am

The Gold Patrol® ‏@thegoldpatrol · 5m
#theatershooting

Judge says he instructed them to avoid coverage and when she saw it was about theater shooting.

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Post by Alessandra_Deux Mon Jul 27, 2015 11:51 am

Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden · 5m
#TheaterShooting def. wanted Juror 673 excused for seeking coverage of Lafayette shooting. Judge keeps her, says she "most honest of jurors"

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Post by Alessandra_Deux Mon Jul 27, 2015 11:55 am

Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 8m  
#TheaterShooting def. wanted Juror 673 excused for seeking coverage of Lafayette shooting. Judge keeps her, says she "most honest of jurors"

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Post by Freckles Mon Jul 27, 2015 12:02 pm

POLLING THE JURY

Juror 87 being questioned re the shooting in Louisiana.
She says she only heard her son mentioning it.
She states she has not discussed the Louisiana of the JH cases with any one else.
She said she "blew off" her son...and she laughed aloud about it in court.
Orman has no more questions.

Defense wants her brought back in and asked EXACTLY what her son said;
She said her son said "it was another theater shooting" and she blew him off.

Nelson, defense, has no more qustions for Juror 87.

Juror 1009 (Double oo9?) is being asked re the Louisiana shooting.
Juror stated she saw/read it on the computer.
She read the shooting came directly on the anniversary of the JH' verdict.
That was when she stopped reading.
She said she got the info on Friday and has not discussed it with anyone.

Orman: Comments on germs being spread by microphone.
Nelson: No action re Juror 1009

Juror 118 being brought in.
She said there were three words on a crawler across the screen.
She said she changed it.
Has not discussed it with anyone and will not. She will avoid any future news' coverage of the event in Louisiana.

Orman: No questions, no actions
Nelson: No questions, no actions
Judge: Will instruct jury to avoid all coverage of Louisiana.

Juror 155:
He said he listened to about a minute of the news: shooting in a theater, candlelight vigil; he turned the channel.He has not discussed it and will not discuss it.

Orman: No questions, no requests
Nelson: No questions, no requests

Juror 673:
She said she has a bit of knowledge about it from the news;
Knows the age of the shooter and that 3 people were dead; not sure when she heard about it; it was on the internet; saw a link on the internet, clicked it, and read the story for about 2 minutes. Knew it was in LaFayette, Louisiana, theater.
Said she has learned nothing about the JH case from the media.
She tried to discuss the latest shooting with her husband and he told her he knew about it but did not think she was allowed to know about it at this time.

Orman: no questions, no actions

Nelson: Consulting with her team. Asking for this juror to be excused.
She did intentionally seek out info, read about it, and then attempted to discuss it with her husband. Asking for this by constitutional right to fair trial, etc..

Orman: He presents disagreement for having her removed.

Juror not sure when she read the article. Thinks it was before Friday when the Judge admonished them (He has admonished them ALL ALONG.)Judge said no violation because it was before the admonishment... (I disagree.) Judge said there is no evidence she disobeyed the court... Judge feels she is extremely honest.

Juror 706:

She said she heard about it on Thursday on NPR. Once she heard it was a theater shooting, she used the remote and turned it off. One other one when they said info about the shooter, she turned it off. She does not know how many injured or killed. Does think the shooter killed himself but does not know his age or what he looks like, etc.. Heard twice on NPR.

No questions, no actions requested.

Juror 737:
He read a headline on the internet. He did not click it.
He said he read two were killed and that is all he knows.

No questions, no actions requested.

Juror 307:

She said a friend texted her, "Did you hear there was another theater shooting?"
She said she did not want to/ could not discuss this with her.
(Is she allowed to tell others she is on the JH trial?)

No questions, no requests:

Juror 557:
She said she was told by her husband there had been another theater shooting.
He said it was in Louisiana, two people were killed.

No questions, no requests.

Bringing back jury.

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Post by Alessandra_Deux Mon Jul 27, 2015 12:05 pm

Killers Lie ‏@KillersLie  · 6m  
LA shooter was NOT identified until Noon press conference on Friday. Juror LIED.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/multiple-victims-lafayette-louisiana-theater-shooting/story?id=32653062 …
#theatershooting

ABC News

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Post by Alessandra_Deux Mon Jul 27, 2015 12:07 pm

Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden · 2m
#TheaterShooting Judge brings back jury. Seems all will survive potential exposure to #LafayetteShooting news. Live: http://link.kdvr.com/1U29N3N

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Post by Alessandra_Deux Mon Jul 27, 2015 12:11 pm

@Freckles:

I also disagree. Juror 673 should have been dismissed.


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Post by Alessandra_Deux Mon Jul 27, 2015 12:16 pm

Julie Hayden ‏@HaydenTV  · 6m  
Dr, Metzner told jurors before #theatershooting defendant legally sane- but says "but for" mental illness crime would not have occurred.


The Gold Patrol® ‏@thegoldpatrol  · 6m  
#theatershooting

Dr Metzner is back on the stand. He was originally called for the state.


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Post by Alessandra_Deux Mon Jul 27, 2015 12:22 pm

Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden  · 6m  
Dr. Metzner confirms to #theatershooting court he was not paid by DA or defense. Says Holmes was "genetically loaded" for mental illness.


Jen's Trial Diaries ‏@TrialDiariesJ  · 9m  
The Prosecution or defense has not paid Dr Metzner. He's paid by the state hospital #theatershooting


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Julie Hayden ‏@HaydenTV · 17m
Only jurors matter but Quinnipiac poll says by 2 - 1 margin Colorado voters say death penalty for shooter. #theatershooting

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