Colorado Shooting Suspect James Holmes Appears in Court
July 23, 2012
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The public got a first glimpse at Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes today when the former med student, sporting a mop of Joker-like red hair, looked dazed in his initial appearance before the judge for advisement.
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Eighteenth Judicial District Attorney Carol Chambers has confirmed that her office will consider the death penalty in the case against Holmes, who allegedly opened fire at a midnight showing of “Dark Knight Rises” early Friday morning in Aurora, CO. Chambers said the decision will be made after consultation with the victims’ families.
Holmes has lawyered up, and Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates told News Day, “He’s not talking to us.” His parents, however, held a brief press conference on Monday. When asked if they support James, the family attorney replied, "Yes, they do. He's their son."
Details about Holmes’ life in the days and weeks leading up to the massacre point to trouble. The grad student was days away from being evicted from his booby-trapped apartment, reports TMZ. After ridding the residence of explosives, authorities uncovered a Batman poster and mask, a source told the AP.
Holmes tried to join a gun club last month, but was rejected because of his strange voicemail greeting, says the Huffington Post. Club owner Glenn Rotkovich called it "bizarre -- guttural, freakish at best."
New video of Holmes presenting a science project at age 18 shows a bright and promising student, a far cry from the 24-year-old cruising for “casual sex” partners on AdultFriendFinder.com a few years later. According to TMZ, Holmes was turned down by at least three women on the site since he joined July 5.
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He is not from this planet, he is one of the Reptilian/Alien breed. Nasty to the core.
Do not let the actions in the courtroom of James Holmes fool you, do not forget he is a master manipulator and killer...He knows his every move is being watched, he knows what you want to see, and he is playing the part to the hilt. He is a ruthless killer, he is not insane , he planned the whole thing in detail, he needs the "death penalty". He is getting just what he wanted, all the attention and notarity....he is all the evil in this world.
In my opinion he is extremely intelligent and has studied neuroscience and psychiatry and fully understands the workings of a sane and insane mind. It will be this understanding that will allow him to fully "act" out his not guilty by insanity plea. There is a truly fine line between genius and insanity. He deserves the death sentence.
his parents support him!? if he was my son, i'd disown his ass.
I'd like to know more about the pretty little 6 yr old who lost her life that nite and how her mom is doing. can they save the baby?
and how are the other hospitalized people doing? I really pray for them to recover physically and mentally. I hope hollywood does something for each person and family to help them through
this horriffic time. do we need to start raising money to help anyone with their finances or families? That would be a good starting point...don't u think America????
The world is getting more dangerous but may the human spirit overcome this darkness. As a nation we should have a no violence day that is mandatory! One day a year to teach society the importance of peace!! Such a tragic occurance. May we convict the guilty but not the parents of the offender. Let the blame remain with the one who commited the crime,not to condemn his parents. May the vicitms & their families know they are very much loved and respected by the world!!!
MK Ultra, google it people.
The Joker didn't have red hair......The Riddler did!!
I think he's just trying to act like he's crazy so he can plead the insanity defense!
EXTRA! STOP USING KILLERS NAME & PHOTOGRAPH. YOU ARE ONLY GIVING HIM WHAT HE WANTS.
Death by Firing Squad,
Firing Squad, (All the Parents Holding a Gun)
In relation to the James Holmes murder, here, in ohio, have had instances with bath salts being taken through the nose and continued use of these salts causes a totally hallucinatory state of mind. Maybe they should check for that?
James Holmes in court this morning. Everyone is talking about his demeanor, and how he seems crazy. DON'T FORGET he studied mental disorders and his ACTING performance of being dazed and confused was clear as day to me. Don't give this MONSTER any sympathy. It only encourages other to do shit like this. Solution- Hang him by his balls in the parking lot of the movie theatre and let him hang there til his heart stops. Televise it as a new REALITY TV SHOW. I bet it gets higher rating then the superbowl. Who agrees?.
We may never know what was going through the killer's mind at the time of the shooting but I know there are 12 people that lost their lives to the killer. Their families will forever be changed and I pray they find a way to forgive, pick up the pieces of their lives and try to move forward. I hope my friends at JRSmedical can find a way to help the victims families through this troubled time. Maybe start a scholarship program for children of the victims families?