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James Holmes Appears in Court

Public gets first look at alleged killer since Aurora shooting

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 23, 2012 10:56 AM CDT

(Newser) – The world got its first look at James Holmes since the 24-year-old allegedly killed 12 people in a movie theater shooting at the Dark Knight Rises premiere. He appeared in court for the first time today with red/orange hair, and the AP calls him "wide-eyed and unshaven as he sat staring down," often blinking rapidly. In a livestream, 9News.com discussed Holmes' vacant appearance, and CNN says his "expression … changed little" and he was "mostly … staring off into space."

CBS News tweeted a photo of Holmes. Formal filing of charges is one week from today, but a Colorado district attorney says it will probably be at least a year before Holmes stands trial, since it will take months to decide whether to pursue the death penalty, the AP reports.

James Holmes is shown in a photo tweeted by CBS News.
James Holmes is shown in a photo tweeted by CBS News.   (https://twitter.com/CBSNews/status/227428007147610113/photo/1)
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CentristIntelligence
Jul 24, 2012 5:15 AM CDT
Im sorry, but something is completely wrong with this story.  Nearly every single news outlet is reporting this story almost verbatim as if it was scripted, NO ONE will release ANY info on this kid, he has ZERO record and was pretty much a model citizen up until a few months ago, and now all of a sudden he is jason bourne??? just looking at him in court you can tell that he is either the greatest actor on earth, or is struggling with a grip on reality. I think hes been pumped full of drugs. how about the fact that Colorado University had an IDENTICAL drill the very same day as this shooting. Or the fact that this kid is in a Major that is known for mind control studies. Even ABC was reporting multiple suspects before a "structured" report fed to the main outlets for mass consumption was released nearly 4 HOURS after the incident. Im not much of a conspiracy theorist, but this SCREAMS (shadow) government involvement. The small arms treaty is about to be signed, and now all of a sudden there is gun violence in an area that has banned concealed carries?? (which btw there was another attempted mass shooting at a church in aurora back in april that was foiled by an off duty police officer that was carrying.) If you dont believe this is a possibility, i suggest you read about project Northwoods that was suggested to President Kennedy, and the MK Ultra program. this was 60 years ago, just imagine what they can do now. This story is very concerning...i dont think were being told the truth on this one.
Avrahama
Jul 23, 2012 10:05 PM CDT
He's not only a killer but he's an idiot. If he's claiming to be the joker the least he could do is get his clowns right. He looks more like a certain chain of restaurants' clown, not like the Joker. The Joker has Green hair not red. And I agree with trailmix, he shouldn't get publicity, that's what he wanted in the first place. I think maybe new regulations for WHAT can be brought into a theatre should be worked out. How the hell did he get all those guns in there anyways? 
trailmix
Jul 23, 2012 8:10 PM CDT
One of the victim's brother was on the news and made the statement the this asshole name and image should be removed from the media. I agree, they should just refer to him as " Coward 642 " or what ever number fits. And he should be executed ASAP.
 

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