Theater shooting trial: Verdict

NOTE: THE "SCHEDULED" START TIME OF THIS CHAT IS SIMPLY A PLACEHOLDER. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF WHEN THE JURY WILL REACH A VERDICT, UNTIL THE COURT ANNOUNCES IT IS DONE. Jurors in the Aurora movie theater shooting trial will alert the court after they reach a verdict in each of the 165 counts in the trial of the People v. James Holmes. Holmes is accused of killing 12 people and wounding 70 others in a mass shooting inside an Aurora movie theater on July 20, 2012. He has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. 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

3rd & 7 37yd

@A.L.: It all depends on what the verdict is

by Denver7 7/16/2015 9:19:33 PM
I want to add my thanks to the 7News team for moderating - and referring at times - this group. Thanks for bringing clarity when needed, and answering all of our questions.

by psc 7/16/2015 9:19:34 PM
Alex Sullivan's parents enter the Arapahoe County courthouse for #theatershooting trial verdict. Son died in theater. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKEFBwEUsAAzko8.jpg

by Noelle Phillips via twitter 7/16/2015 9:19:44 PM
what were the questions that the jury asked yesterday?

by Happy 7/16/2015 9:22:17 PM
Just got off work in time to get to this blog and reads lost read the comments on twitter. My stomach is doing somersaults! Missed being able to blog with you all during the jury questions yesterday

by Just Thinkin 7/16/2015 9:22:37 PM
It's hard to believe that someone who thought he was Guilty would cave without a thorough review of the evidence which had, IMHO, to take more than 13 hours...if 2 or 3 people thought he was guilty I'd find it even harder to believe they all caved so quickly. Unless all the jurors were convinced going into deliberations that he was NGBRI, I'm guessing we are looking at guilty. Now that could be a trade off...couple NGBRI votes convinced to find him Guilty in exchange for a hung jury on DP and, hence, LWOP...JM2CYMMV

by PA Watcher 7/16/2015 9:22:41 PM
@Happy:
Theater shooting jury's questions reveal focus on expert psychiatrists' evaluations of James Holmes
7NEWSJurors' questions reveal they are laser-focused on the mental health issues at the core of the theater shooting case.

by Denver7 7/16/2015 9:22:44 PM
that picture of the two parents walking in to court is so heart wrenching......no winners in this mess

by A.L. 7/16/2015 9:29:56 PM
My sound is muted.. I can't listen to anymore testimony and disturbing calls. I'm just reading today and watching the clock..And hoping my prayers to all involved are felt, waaaay in Aurora. Prayers for healing and justice for the families of the victims and JH's family too. But really praying for STRONG BARS for JH himself.. ...Also can't get the song Burn, baby burn out of my head... Strange??

by mama d 7/16/2015 9:29:57 PM
will they have the cameras on in the court room before the verdict is read

by friendc423@gmail.com 7/16/2015 9:29:59 PM
Thank you

by Happy 7/16/2015 9:30:01 PM
I think I am going to have a virtual Scotch on the rocks! Then I may have a real one.

by Tired 7/16/2015 9:30:03 PM
does anyone know if JH parents are here?

by friendc423@gmail.com 7/16/2015 9:30:04 PM
I'm with you @tired

by Niki C. 7/16/2015 9:33:56 PM
Agree, PA Watcher--Given the amount of time the jury must've spent just completing the paperwork, I'd say they didn't need much time to reach a verdict....that almost certainly means "Guilty" on all counts.

by flip 7/16/2015 9:33:56 PM
@friends...I believe his parents are here

by PA Watcher 7/16/2015 9:33:57 PM
As happy as most (if not all) of us will be if Holmes is found guilty, we should all keep in mind the main concern: the justice that hopefully will be brought to the victims and their families. And I hope the jury made the right decision so as not to contribute to the inaccurate representation of mental illness and insanity.

by Ambz 7/16/2015 9:33:58 PM
Marc Stewart is one of our reporters at the Arapahoe County Courthouse now

by Denver7 7/16/2015 9:34:01 PM
Oh my gosh... I have been following the trial with you from the beginning, I have to go to work at 4 :( I am praying for the families and all victims right now.

by Mayday43 7/16/2015 9:40:34 PM
Anyone else in Denver sort of tempted to just go drive by the courthouse this afternoon?

by colo 7/16/2015 9:40:35 PM
@Tired, May I join you for a drink and a toast to the jury?

by Resa 7/16/2015 9:40:36 PM
Are there any estimates about how long the verdict reading will take? Can they say , for example "guilty (or not guilty etc) on all counts" ? I can't imagine not mentioning each and every name . . .

by Mr.D. 7/16/2015 9:40:37 PM
Marshall Zelinger is also at the courthouse reporting for us. He's going inside the courtroom for the verdict.

by Denver7 7/16/2015 9:42:47 PM
@PA Watcher are you at the courthouse? The way you worded your comment makes me think so....

by Ann 7/16/2015 9:43:07 PM
@Resa---Absolutley!!!

by Tired 7/16/2015 9:43:08 PM
Just starting to lightly rain in the city. . . perhaps Angels are shedding their tears?

by Just Thinkin 7/16/2015 9:43:09 PM
MrD...I think they have to read EVERY verdict...also, the defense could ask to poll the jury and have each of them say they agree with every verdict...could take a while...

by PA Watcher 7/16/2015 9:43:10 PM
@just thinking....."tears are the pressure valve of the heart"

by A.L. 7/16/2015 9:46:10 PM
@D7 will the verdict reading be available for viewing at a later time, much like the archived videos in your library?

by Resa 7/16/2015 9:46:11 PM
@Ann...I went back and re-read my comment and you're right...I mistyped there as here

by PA Watcher 7/16/2015 9:46:12 PM
@Resa: Yes, we will archive key parts and the whole thing

by Denver7 7/16/2015 9:46:23 PM
These are the instructions the jury had to follow in their work
Movie theater shooting jurors have 62 pages of instructions to follow while deliberating
7NEWSNine women and three men deliberating in the movie theater shooting trial have 62 pages of instructions to follow.

by Denver7 7/16/2015 9:46:37 PM
Jaclyn Allen is also in the courthouse reporting for us today

by Denver7 7/16/2015 9:47:09 PM
If I'm understanding correctly they main verdict of Guilty or NGBI won't be read until around 4:30pm, is that correct @7news?

by LG 7/16/2015 9:50:41 PM
@LG: Exactly how it will work out is unclear, but that is likely

by Denver7 7/16/2015 9:50:57 PM
Praying for healing and closure for the families of the victims; this surely is a day they have waited for and hopefully, they will have a sense of peace with the verdict.

by Ed 7/16/2015 9:50:59 PM
@ A.L. - The pressure is so great, I'm sure a good cry will be in order this evening, followed by a large glass of wine

by Just Thinkin 7/16/2015 9:51:00 PM
He's parents have been there everyday I would imagine they are there now also!

by LG 7/16/2015 9:51:01 PM
Where will the alternative juror's be? in the courtroom or still sequestered?

by Victoria 7/16/2015 9:51:02 PM
Hi, guys. My husand just woke me and told what was going on. He even suggested I go online with my "trial chat buddies". Bless his heart :)

by DocJ 7/16/2015 9:53:23 PM
Eric Kahnert will be anchoring our coverage this evening if you watch 7NEWS on your TV

by Denver7 7/16/2015 9:54:00 PM
Love that DocJ!

by Annie 7/16/2015 9:56:16 PM
That's a great questionVictoria. I hope they can be in the courtroom and in the jury box because they shouldn't be the last to know!

by Ann 7/16/2015 9:56:17 PM
@DocJ you have a very thoughtful husband.

by MyraJ 7/16/2015 9:56:18 PM
@DocJ; just shows that your husband understands how important this is to you, kudos to your hubby:)

by Resa 7/16/2015 9:56:18 PM

Theater shooting trial: Verdict

Theater shooting jury's questions reveal focus on expert psychiatrists' evaluations of James Holmes

Movie theater shooting jurors have 62 pages of instructions to follow while deliberating