Theater shooting trial ay 62: Phase 3 continues with families of those killed

Day 62 in the Aurora movie theater shooting trial – People vs. James Eagan Holmes. Today, prosecutors will call approximately nine more family members of the victims who were killed.

3rd & 7 37yd

Good morning! We expect 9 more witnesses will testify today about the loss of their loved ones. That will likely take about 2/3 of the working day. The rest will be spent on finalizing instructions, I suspect.

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 1:57:15 PM
Good Morning All. Very tough listen yesterday. Thanking the Lord, all I have to do is listen as an observer. Cannot imagine the pain & horror and pray I never do.

by Tami in GA 8/5/2015 2:16:11 PM
When they ask the family members what they miss the most from the loss of their loved one, what instantly comes into my mind is "everything".

by Carolet in Denver 8/5/2015 2:26:56 PM
Good morning

by Tammy Garrison 8/5/2015 2:26:57 PM
Good morning...

by BluesB 8/5/2015 2:35:02 PM
Good Morning all- I used the News7 app last night as I was driving home--my commute is 2 hours and I was able to keep up with case. News7 Rocks! Thank you Phil and Anica!

by Tired 8/5/2015 2:35:03 PM
Apologies: I said the wrong name there at the end of my intro. Hoover is Boik's mother

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 2:35:36 PM
Phil- do we expect 8:40 as usual start time today? I missed that yesterday.

by BluesB 8/5/2015 2:36:13 PM
@BluesB: That's correct

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 2:36:18 PM
Good morning everyone. Hope you all have your box of tissues ready!

by Proph 8/5/2015 2:36:50 PM
Thanks!

by BluesB 8/5/2015 2:37:14 PM
Good Morning!

by Liz 8/5/2015 2:38:00 PM
Yes-@Tired-the 7 news app helps a great deal. Out of curiosity -did anyone see the tweet someone apparently sent GB re: Sophia's chalkboard idea? I couldn't find it.

by BluesB 8/5/2015 2:39:07 PM
what's up with George the last few days - he seems to be off his game

by wendy 8/5/2015 2:39:09 PM
Wendy-I think he's consumed with emotion with this phase. Remember the comments about him surrounded by photos of victims at home, not sleeping etc.? I think this is very personal for him.

by BluesB 8/5/2015 2:41:21 PM
@Tired (And anyone else who watches/listens on the road). I too use the New7 app, but cannot easily rewind from my mobile, like I can on the computer. If you go to YouTube and search for The Denver Channel, once found click on "Playlists", you can get the live feed, but can easily rewind it about an hour prior to the current live. Just a little FYI.

by Tami in GA 8/5/2015 2:41:32 PM
Good morning!

by caz 8/5/2015 2:41:33 PM
Good Morning from Georgia. Thank you Phil and the entire Ch 7 Team. Your coverage and commentary have been amazing! Many thanks to all of the bloggers; very interesting and compelling. Best wishes and God Bless everyone today!

by andtototoo 8/5/2015 2:41:35 PM
I don't think GB is off his game. I think he is trying to be more sensitive considering his witness.

by Tami in GA 8/5/2015 2:41:36 PM
Agreed, Tami in GA...

by BluesB 8/5/2015 2:43:04 PM
Read yesterday's story on the the 7News Ap and watched the clip of Jessica's mother - cried all over again. Did anyone else see such a difference between these victim's parents and JH's parents?

by Edy 8/5/2015 2:43:05 PM
OK, I'm thinking since Defense is not going to present any evidence but simply plead through closing arguments...this is not looking good for "him".

by Tammy Garrison 8/5/2015 2:43:06 PM
Judge Samour is in the room, starting the day

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 2:43:13 PM
Juror 118 has sent a letter to the court

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 2:43:42 PM
118 asks about the schedule for this week and next. Juror's son graduates from Ft. Brag and has a ticket for Thursday Aug 6

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 2:44:18 PM
"They're paying attention" Judge jokes

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 2:44:42 PM
Yeag-they stated that yesterday, Tammy. ..good point!

by BluesB 8/5/2015 2:44:43 PM
118 is a voting juror. seat 11

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 2:45:46 PM
Attorneys approach to discuss at the bench

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 2:45:53 PM
Yikes. They will be deliberating then won't they??

by BluesB 8/5/2015 2:45:55 PM
@BluesB: we're going to find out

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 2:48:26 PM
Defense team conferring right now. Brauchler waiting near the bench

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 2:48:54 PM
The question that the juror made about schedule makes me wonder if that person is ready to deliver a verdict already since they are on a tight time table.

by Tired 8/5/2015 2:49:34 PM
DT Huddle!

by colo 8/5/2015 2:50:56 PM
DT team huddle minus JH.

by Tired 8/5/2015 2:50:57 PM
Good Morning everyone. Hope every is well

by Aly 8/5/2015 2:50:58 PM
Defense probably wants a break from the 'emotion' before letting jury deliberate - bet they vote for a long weekend.

by Edy 8/5/2015 2:51:00 PM
Edy-I did the same thing. Wanted to see her bravely staring him down again. Thst was unreal. I saw a difference as well. His parents seemed more reserved, less sincere-but that doesn't mean they weren't hurting also. I realize different people show emotion different ways. But his mom especially felt rehearsed & a bit contrived at times - especially during tearful times
Compared to yesterday's testimony, it did feel very different.

by BluesB 8/5/2015 2:51:03 PM
Yup! Thanks, Phil.

by BluesB 8/5/2015 2:51:43 PM
Wow...wonder what's going on??

by TammyC 8/5/2015 2:51:44 PM
And this Juror is bringing this up to the Judge now?? pretty sure Judge Samour stated end of Aug

by Dennie Carp 8/5/2015 2:52:22 PM
Brady now back at the bench... conference continues

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 2:53:17 PM
Just an observation and pure speculation but it seems to me that the victims families were a bit closer and more involved with their children than what I saw with regard to JHs parents testimony.

by Tired 8/5/2015 2:53:21 PM
Wasn't this brought up a long time ago or was that about another juror and a date in September?

by Tammy Garrison 8/5/2015 2:53:56 PM
It sounds to me that juror 118 doesn't think they will deliberate long.

by Suzanne 8/5/2015 2:53:59 PM