Aurora movie theater shooting day 44: Schizophrenia expert Dr. Raquel Gur returns to the stand

Day 44 in the Aurora movie theater shooting trial – People vs. James Eagan Holmes. Today, schizophrenia expert Dr. Raquel Gur will continue to testify.During the course of the trial, prosecutors will argue that Holmes, the admitted gunman, was sane when he went into the midnight premiere of the Dark Knight Rises in an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater and opened fire on the audience, killing 12 and wounding 70. His defense attorneys will try to spare Holmes’ life by arguing that he was insane. 7NEWS and TheDenverChannel.com will have gavel to gavel coverage of the trial starting at 8:15 a.m. (MST) everyday and ending around 5:30 p.m. (MST) Watch new live video on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/7NewsDenv... Additional resources:LIVE VIDEO & BLOG: http://bit.ly/theatertrialTIMELINE of the case: http://bit.ly/theatertimelineJURY PROFILE: http://bit.ly/theaterjury CONTINUING COVERAGE: http://bit.ly/theatercoverage

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I have been watching the trial on and off for about a month now. To me all the defence is trying to do is plant the seed of reasonable doubt. It is going to come down to the judge's instruction before deliberation.

by Humble Pride 7/7/2015 4:29:38 PM

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Signing off this site and moving to NBC. I have been with the Denver Channel since the start, but the incredible lack of respect for this woman - Dr. Gur - is sickening.

by luce 7/7/2015 4:29:46 PM

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Did she not say that at one point his face got red, and he didn't cry but she thought he wanted to? What was that over?

by debW 7/7/2015 4:29:49 PM

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Did she take into account his love of video games with the human capital "delusion"?

by Mandi 7/7/2015 4:29:52 PM

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When this doctor started yesterday, I had very little hope for her credibility based on her roundabout ways of answering questions. Now, I realize that she is wicked smart and knows what she is talking about. Mind you, I don't think she has too much sway because she did not know the defendant from the start, and I am sure the state will point that out.

by litprof 7/7/2015 4:29:54 PM

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i remember when they cited his "fear that the government is poisoning the water" as a delusion, but there is a large debate about flouride right now...he's still crazy but he is right about the water

by yesh 7/7/2015 4:30:29 PM

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Question: Will Anderson Cooper get a shot at her today? Or do we have to endure this for a week or more?

by Nadine 7/7/2015 4:30:31 PM

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AC is looking a little like the cat who swallowed the canary (just my opinion)

by Suzi 7/7/2015 4:30:33 PM

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Why are we watching recorded right now?

by Suzi 7/7/2015 4:30:39 PM

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@LG : "et al." means "and others"... sorry for the late reply!

by Eric S. 7/7/2015 4:30:49 PM

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what is the screen in the middle of the prosecution table? Is it the transcript of what the court reporter is writing?

by rrsmile 7/7/2015 4:33:02 PM

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We got us a hot mic!

by Lynn 7/7/2015 4:35:40 PM

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King: HOT MIC---HOT MIC!!!!

by Tired 7/7/2015 4:35:41 PM

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Think he should what?

by Tammy Garrison 7/7/2015 4:36:54 PM

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king left mic on again

by shuffie 7/7/2015 4:36:55 PM

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Shut your mic off King!!!

by Victoria 7/7/2015 4:36:56 PM

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Watching this trial reminds me of how people used to go to debates prior to t.v. If I didn't have a horse in this race, it would be even more facinating to watch the verbal sword play. Unfortuantely I have a vested interest - it is my town and my daughte'rs friend that died.

by DocJ 7/7/2015 4:37:01 PM

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Gur is similar to Woodcock with her wandering andwers

by Mandi 7/7/2015 4:45:24 PM

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King whispered to Nelson "you think I should? I haven't yet".

by Kristle 7/7/2015 4:45:31 PM

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I'm ok with his mic on, it gives a little insight in what he is thinking. : )

by Suzanne 7/7/2015 4:45:34 PM

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It seems to me that SO much of what King is going over is to pre-rebut all the questions he knows are coming from GB. This takes away from relevant testimony IMO.

by Mara Randall 7/7/2015 4:45:38 PM

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Is the issue of taping the interviews really that big of a deal?

by Rob 7/7/2015 4:45:43 PM

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@doc I'm so sorry

by Tjq 7/7/2015 4:48:23 PM

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hot mic = mistrial

by Heather 7/7/2015 4:48:24 PM

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I am also vested, that was my stomping ground.. My best friend (from H.S.) her daughter was hurt, eviscerated. I am trying my hardest to keep an open mind. Sorry for your lost.

by treegirl 7/7/2015 4:48:36 PM

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Slide 3??????? This is going to take weeks!!!!

by Mara Randall 7/7/2015 4:48:40 PM

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The doctor didn't say "just like JH" like King said???

by Suzanne 7/7/2015 4:48:47 PM

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nastiest blog ever--good thing these people aren't on the jury. Every one in this country has a vested interest, but the blog is particularly biased through emotions and can only insult . this has been a problem since Day 1 , but NBC doesn't have a blog. The bias has been cultivated and many are just out for a sanctioned killing in CO

by oxk 7/7/2015 4:49:54 PM

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See, she's very passionate about her research. She's getting animated physically and verbally talking about schizophrenia.

by Kristle 7/7/2015 4:51:42 PM

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I missed it -- what did she say that made everyone laugh?

by Annie 7/7/2015 4:54:34 PM

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I do not believe I have been nasty, nor have many people here. If this was any other situation, I would have unending rivers of compassion for JH. I enjoy, unfortuantely, watching both sides make gaffs and fools of themselves. However, there may be mental illness, but it does not negate the fact that he admitted he knew what he was doing was wrong, that he researched how to present an insanity defense, and that he killed 12 people, physically injured 70, and mentally terrorized an entire community. Bias? You bet your sweet bippy we are biased.

by DocJ 7/7/2015 4:55:40 PM

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Well, that lawyer story just hurt the defense big time...he was able to function even though he was starting to show signs...this illustrates the difference between clinical and forensic psychiatry...Dr. Gur doesn't even know she just punched Holmes in the face...

by PA Watcher 7/7/2015 4:55:48 PM

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Maybe folks on this blog should listen more carefully. Mental illness could affect someone dear to you.

by LorettaOstmann 7/7/2015 5:05:36 PM

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King asked her to give an example of a high IQ "functioning" normally and as soon as Dr. Gur said "a lawyer" everyone broke out laughing before she could continue.

by Kristle 7/7/2015 5:05:40 PM

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I worked at PENN for 3 years- some of the most "eclectic" students, professors, patients, doctors I have ever seen.

by Victoria 7/7/2015 5:05:45 PM

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She is being allowed to lecture again. This would be facinating in any other setting. She is making me tired and frustrated. I wonder how others in the courtroom are handling this.

by DocJ 7/7/2015 5:05:49 PM

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(still having trouble w/reply button) well said DocJ,,, I can relate, being from Wisconsin we've had our share of mass murders over the years,, understand completely how you folks in Colorado feel

by shuffie 7/7/2015 5:05:56 PM

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JH seems interested in her neurocognitive deficit chart.

by Kristle 7/7/2015 5:05:59 PM

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I doubt the judge will grant a mistrial

by Tjq 7/7/2015 5:06:01 PM

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I hope it is addressed that he planned the day (circling it on the calendar) the shooting. So can it really be a mental break? Can you plan what day you will have a mental break?

by Suzanne 7/7/2015 5:06:05 PM

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Without the big picture Gur is presenting, there would be no forensic psychiatry. F.P. is dependent on this root for its existence.

by oxk 7/7/2015 5:06:11 PM

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IMO this blog is great. I don't have anyone that I can talk to about this case. Hubby and friends don't understand how I can watch this on my computer all day. And, if I do miss any of it I will watch it later but then I really miss the blog. The comments here are like having a conversation with people with a similar interest. There are other blogs that are much more hateful than this one.

by Ann 7/7/2015 5:06:25 PM

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Is that because college bound students do better in testing overall? When looking at the results was that factored into her slide?

I think Dr. Gur would be a fascinating lecturer.

by Katatt 7/7/2015 5:10:33 PM

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Didn't the female announcer at the beginning of the day that post should be related to the lawyers and trial.

by Heather 7/7/2015 5:10:57 PM

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King has lost control of his bronco again. LOL!!

by Kristle 7/7/2015 5:11:04 PM

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