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

I think the jury is pretty smart... they're not going to give different sentences. Quiet down Nelson, quit arguing.

by colo 8/5/2015 10:37:58 PM
I don't get Mr Edwards. He has a great resume but he doesn't seem to have done any reading prior to these hearings. Like he thinks his experience allows him to 'wing it', but Colorado does not have enough death penalty cases for anyone to 'wing it' on prior experience!

by Sophia 8/5/2015 10:38:03 PM
Holmes: "Geez, I wonder what's for dinner tonight?"

by flip 8/5/2015 10:38:04 PM
Seeing as there have been *two theater shootings since the trial started, I have a feeling some of the jurors will be swayed toward the DP. Let's be honest, there's no way they won't hear about today's shooting.

by kate 8/5/2015 10:38:18 PM
Judge denies request, says he'll stick to what he believes is an accurate interpretation of the law

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 10:39:16 PM
No objection on next instruction from Edwards, Nelson says she has 2. She argues first the DA should have burden of proof and persuasion

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 10:39:36 PM
it's over Rover, Jimmy is not taking over. Your gonna get the needle. The judge is slashing and burning the defense now.

by Rabon 8/5/2015 10:44:54 PM
As much as the defense seems to like JH, maybe they can all get together and have a drink in his jail cell.

by Nadine 8/5/2015 10:45:03 PM
I love this jury. They get it. I don't think they'll even deliberate for an incredibly long time. DP will be sentence. I used to be waning on this, but based on their questions, careful conduct, excetera -I think they see right through shooter's ruse and will come back with a strong, strong penalty. 'Just my opinion.

by BluesB 8/5/2015 10:45:08 PM
Did "that guy" finally stop swiveling? Geez....

by Jennifer 8/5/2015 10:46:24 PM
After listening to the last two days of terribly sad impact statements I'd shove a pillow in the mouth of anyone near me who said the words Theater and Shooting to me when I got home.

by TB 8/5/2015 10:46:28 PM
Just look at JH, he must be crazy.

by just me 8/5/2015 10:46:31 PM
Earlier in the trial discussion here, someone indicated that trials most often were overturned on jury instructions. As nitpicking as this seems, I rather they are meticulous going through these so that there is no reason to overturn any phase of this trial.

by Edy 8/5/2015 10:46:36 PM
Has this judge tried a DP case before? Have any of the lawyers?

by ms 8/5/2015 10:46:38 PM
Thanks, Flip. I almost have to seriously wonder. EVERY TIME Judge S. asks, she has "a few" that turn into 3000. Maybe it's like $1.75 per objection. That's what they're worth, IMHO.

by BluesB 8/5/2015 10:46:49 PM
I love this judge. I hope he takes a long, and well-deserved vacation when this is over. He has the patience of a Saint.

by Poppy 8/5/2015 10:46:50 PM
Thanks, Suzanne!

by BluesB 8/5/2015 10:46:51 PM
Kate, IMO any juror that is not already leaning towards DP is not likely to be moved by hearing about other cases.

by Sophia 8/5/2015 10:46:53 PM
Okay, I'm confused. the way Nelson is explaining this, the jury could come back with DP for Veronica Moser, and LWOP for A.J. Boik? I need some explanation on this one.

by Nadine 8/5/2015 10:46:55 PM
Thanks, Suzanne!

by BluesB 8/5/2015 10:46:56 PM
"Your honor, my concern is that I have so many concerns..." .
-Ms. Nelson

by BluesB 8/5/2015 10:47:01 PM
Oh, there's an out-of place punctuation mark.... I have such a hard time following along on these since the drafts are not published yet.

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 10:47:38 PM
edwards has no objection to the next instruction, but defense does. They ask to remove the word "articulate"

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 10:47:57 PM
Good point, Sophia...

by BluesB 8/5/2015 10:47:59 PM
Edwards learned his lesson. His answers today: whatever you want, Judge!

by Sophia 8/5/2015 10:47:59 PM
Final closing arguments will be Thursday, before jury decides on death penalty for James Holmes
7NEWSNine men and three women will come face to face with a decision to put James Holmes to death on Thursday.

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 10:48:15 PM
Mistrial!!! A loose dot from a colon!

by Sophia 8/5/2015 10:48:16 PM
Judge Samour: "Any objections from the defense, Ms. Nelson?"

Ms. Nelson: "Judge, are you joking with me or what?"

by flip 8/5/2015 10:48:20 PM
Ha...Sophia...

by BluesB 8/5/2015 10:50:32 PM
Judge Samour should just ask "What are your objections on this one?"

by colo 8/5/2015 10:50:33 PM
One thing can be said with absolute certainty about the DT: they are tenacious.

by Humble Pride 8/5/2015 10:50:36 PM
And ha! ...-Flip!!

by BluesB 8/5/2015 10:50:37 PM
When it's all said and done, defense team lawyers and prosecutors will probably each write a book about the case, opinions etc. it happened after o.j.'s case

by CO Newbie 8/5/2015 10:50:39 PM
This judge is so patient with Nelson it really surprises me... I'm thinking Nobel Peace Prize just for his tolerance. Sheesh.

by BluesB 8/5/2015 10:50:40 PM
Another request denied by the Judge

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 10:50:58 PM
My feed still says live but didn't the judge thank the juror atter lunch?

by MW 8/5/2015 10:52:13 PM
@Nadine I think all the way through the trial the jurors had an option on each count. They have been consistent all along either exception of the aggravating factor regarding the killing of a child which I think they debated to some extent. IMO it will be unanimous for the verdict on all counts.

by Edy 8/5/2015 10:52:15 PM
good night every one, see you all tomorrow. same time, same place ;)

by emma 8/5/2015 10:52:16 PM
@ CO newbie- And Jodi Arias as well. Juan Martinez has a book coming out about the trial.

by Jennifer 8/5/2015 10:55:00 PM
Well said, Edy.

by BluesB 8/5/2015 10:55:01 PM
NM- reloaded it and now back to live live.

by MW 8/5/2015 10:55:04 PM
Dynamic here feels like Judge is a dad & Nelson is an adolescent, begging to use the car tonight in 6,000 different ways & he keeps telling her to forget it. No car tonight.

by BluesB 8/5/2015 10:55:06 PM
Defense is arguing the jury needs to be told the jury can call it quits if they cannot reach a unanimous decision

by Phil Tenser 8/5/2015 10:59:22 PM
The 'Caldwell situation' refers to saying anything to the jury that is incorrect about their responsibilities or diminishes their responsibilities or sense of responsibilities with respect to the death penalty. For example, saying anything like, 'the appellate court will review your decision, so they are ultimately making the final decision.'

by Sophia 8/5/2015 10:59:26 PM
Judge is flipping through pages as she reaches. He is done with her.

by BluesB 8/5/2015 10:59:28 PM

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.

Final closing arguments will be Thursday, before jury decides on death penalty for James Holmes