Aurora movie theater shooting day 54: Prosecution hopes to move to next sentencing phase

Day 54 in the Aurora movie theater shooting trial – People vs. James Eagan Holmes. Today, prosecutors hope to move on to the second phase of the sentencing hearing. The jury found 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. 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/7NewsDenver/live 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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@ Marsha, ty!

by Michelle Schack 7/23/2015 4:20:43 PM
@naturegirl, you will need to sign out first and then click on the blank image with the + sign first and choose an image. Then add your name and sign in.

by Loz 7/23/2015 4:20:47 PM
You add the profile pic before you login if you are using the quick login option

by Mark 7/23/2015 4:20:49 PM
I just got here and I'm lost :(

by um 7/23/2015 4:20:51 PM
I'm hoping if they get the answer they need, they can return a verdict today.

by Kels 7/23/2015 4:20:55 PM
I just love Judge Samour!

by Abrandt 7/23/2015 4:20:56 PM
Groan! Poor jury.

by Frank 7/23/2015 4:20:57 PM
Nevermind. I just looked up the link posted by channel 7 of Orman's phase 1 argument. It took all of 40 minutes.

by Susan Eshleman 7/23/2015 4:21:02 PM
@Suzanne. I was thinking the same thing. It's almost like hitting the 2 minute warning in football, it still takes 20 minutes to get there :)

by AM 7/23/2015 4:21:04 PM
@caz: My silhouette is not clickable. :( ??

by FMM 7/23/2015 4:21:07 PM
key instruction is that you have to sign out first in order to add picture

by Loz 7/23/2015 4:21:10 PM
Is there a link for the instructions the Jury was provided for this First Phase?

by Just Thinkin 7/23/2015 4:21:16 PM
The note the judge read sounds to me that it favors the DT

by Resa 7/23/2015 4:21:18 PM
believe the jurors will not agree with aggravating factor #2 (Veronica Moser) JH intended to kill and happened to kill child -- didn't single her out

by Mandi 7/23/2015 4:21:25 PM
The jurors requested clarification on the aggravating factor regarding intentionally killing a child under 12. They want to know whether it meant he specifically intended to kill a child, or intended to kill, and happened to kill a child.

by anica.padilla 7/23/2015 4:23:25 PM
channel 7 what was their questions?

by Happy 7/23/2015 4:23:27 PM
They think they have to agree with ALL AGGRAVATING FACTORS!!! I'm tellin' ya...gut feling. That last question sealed it. Otherwise they would have gone with aggravators of 2 sentences for each murder. Someone needs to clarify this...I wonder if Orman sort of blew it? It sounded to me yesterday like he was indicating that all factors must be accepted...'Anyone? Anyone?... 'Bueller?

by fascinated 7/23/2015 4:23:30 PM
Don't have several mainstream social media accounts right now=no avatar. :(

by fascinated 7/23/2015 4:23:33 PM
I knew the jurors would get hung up on the intent to kill under 12yrs..

by Dennie Carp 7/23/2015 4:23:35 PM
JH said himself he targeted a midnight screening so there wouldn't be any kids there.

by polisalwaysright 7/23/2015 4:23:37 PM
Loz-I did sign out, but don't have social media to sign in with. Have to do "quick sign in"- so it won't grab an avatar. :/ But thanks!

by fascinated 7/23/2015 4:25:35 PM
My avi is Western Shosone Indian "circle of life"

by Resa 7/23/2015 4:25:37 PM
jward, hows the new baby?

by Happy 7/23/2015 4:25:40 PM
@Mandi. but he must have seen all the children in the theater beforehand and still continued on with his plan.

by Bill Ward 7/23/2015 4:25:45 PM
But they don't have to accept the child aggravator! They could accept any of the others Orman presented. I love Orman, but I think he miscommunicated!! I really do. :(

by fascinated 7/23/2015 4:25:50 PM
Poor Veronica...oh my goodness...

by Kels 7/23/2015 4:25:52 PM
@polisa, I went to an audi dealership the other day which should be filled with audi's, but I still expected to see at least a couple of vw's on the lot. Just sayin... he had to know there would be some

by Loz 7/23/2015 4:25:57 PM
Does it really impact the findings if they cannot agree on number 2? Doesn't it have to be that they agree on just one of the factors?

by Suzi 7/23/2015 4:26:01 PM
@mandi this is most likely a hang up with the jury...I agree with you

by A.L. 7/23/2015 4:26:03 PM
@fascinated They have to decide for each count of first degree murder and every single aggravating factor for EACH count of murder.

by Stacie 7/23/2015 4:26:05 PM
I added my AVI. My boat anchored off of Martha's Vineyard

by Tired 7/23/2015 4:27:54 PM
OK, so maybe Holmes did not intend to kill a child under 12. Veronica just happened to be there. That's reasonable doubt. There are 96 OTHER aggravating factors that apply beyond a reasonable doubt.

by Frank 7/23/2015 4:28:04 PM
As I said yesterday, it seems like a given if they just look at the first one. The one that states that he killed 2 or more in one episode

by Suzi 7/23/2015 4:28:06 PM
They only need 1 but I think they are trying to get as many as they can

by Kate 7/23/2015 4:28:08 PM
@Happy - he's doing great! I'm short on sleep, but that's par for the course. ;o)

by jward12 7/23/2015 4:28:12 PM
Thanks Guys!!

by mama d 7/23/2015 4:28:14 PM
Folks, you are really misunderstanding this process with your impatience. Although the jury only needs to agree on one aggravators to move forward, they must duly deliberate and decide on each one of the alleged aggravators. That is so they can later weigh ALL the aggravators against ALL the mitigators.

by Sophiamtn@gmail.com 7/23/2015 4:29:19 PM
@Tired, ooooooo look at mr/mrs white colla! Let me know if you need a house/boat sitter!

by Loz 7/23/2015 4:29:38 PM
@anica, I think you should change your picture to a gavel smacking someone on the hand/head

by Loz 7/23/2015 4:32:40 PM
Loz ---hey dont judge----I worked very hard for that. And I am a Mr.Btw.

by Tired 7/23/2015 4:32:49 PM
Sophiamtn@gmail.com
I think several of us understand what the jury has to agree on... but I know we appreciate your input for sure!!

by LG 7/23/2015 4:32:51 PM
how do I log in from fb? I cant figure it out lol

by emma 7/23/2015 4:32:54 PM
Could they, hypothetically, agree on at least one factor for each victim but not be unanimous on any of them?

by Suzi 7/23/2015 4:32:57 PM
Pretty clear the hold up is over the intentional murder of a child under 12...the rest are pretty much no brainers but this one may well prove not to apply

by PA Watcher 7/23/2015 4:33:01 PM
Congrats again jward12

by Just Thinkin 7/23/2015 4:33:03 PM