Theater shooting trial day 11: Fingerprint expert may testify about work inside Theater 9

On the 11th day of the Aurora movie theater shooting trial, we may hear from a fingerprint expert who worked to identify the victims inside the theater. A prosecuting attorney indicated Monday that testimony was likely coming soon.

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Wasn't James 1st related massacre purchase on May 10,2012 a tear gas canister?

by Marcy Scala 5/12/2015 8:45:08 PM
@MarcyScala: That is what was discussed with the previous witness, and I know of no earlier purchase

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:45:26 PM
Christopher Russell 4 items ordered: torso neck protection, bullet proof arm protection, Edson interrupts

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:45:53 PM
Christopher Russell explains the 1st two items are rated "3A" for protection, flexible

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:46:14 PM
Christopher Russell says 3rd item flat groin protector

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:46:29 PM
anyone know why they ask for permission to approach the witness?

by RWALK41 5/12/2015 8:46:30 PM
Protocal

by NT8 5/12/2015 8:47:14 PM
CO is very gun friendly, there are any number of reasons for a bulletproof vest

by jj1114 5/12/2015 8:47:33 PM
Christopher Russell says 4th item groin protector, looking like a cup

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:47:58 PM
Christopher Russell says grand total was $903.67

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:48:14 PM
?: JH was protecting himself from injury. I think it was mentioned he was completely covered from any blowback from his massacre. All skin covered within a quarter of an inch. He didn't want to inhale any tear gas and didn't want to hear any screaming either so he played music in ear phones thru his iPod! Helmet, tactical gear all over his body.

by Kristle 5/12/2015 8:48:18 PM
@NT8 Maybe they got the hint.

by Suzanne 5/12/2015 8:48:19 PM
@rwalk. Courtroom decorum

by Valm46 5/12/2015 8:48:21 PM
@RWALK because trial procedure does not allow an attorney to approach the witness without the judge's permission. opposing counsel can object and say that the questioning attorney is badgering the witness

by 2LOL 5/12/2015 8:48:23 PM
Buffering........

by NT8 5/12/2015 8:48:27 PM
@RWALK: It's just respectful to the judge. Same reason why they say "Your Honor" so much.

by proph 5/12/2015 8:48:51 PM
Have the seats been presented yet?

by Mandi Kent 5/12/2015 8:49:44 PM
@MandiKent: yes, i'll post a pic for you...

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:49:51 PM
Pic from earlier today of the seats

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:50:13 PM
@Proph "your Honor" has completely been lacking in this trial.

by NT8 5/12/2015 8:50:13 PM
It just seems to me like these companies have no reason to be in business to the public.

by ? 5/12/2015 8:50:29 PM
Thanks Phil!

by Mandi Kent 5/12/2015 8:50:30 PM
Respect for the court. The Judge rules the courtroom so any movement must be granted by the judge. I think attorneys get a feel for how each Judge runs their courtroom too.

by Kristle 5/12/2015 8:51:20 PM
Christopher Russell says the items were shipped from a Kinkos in Florida

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:51:40 PM
Why does the DT get up to watch like in the pic below?

by Suzanne 5/12/2015 8:51:42 PM
@Suzanne: So they can see what is being shown to the jury, in case they want to object for any reason

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:51:59 PM
@? it's America....... Go to the UK, they are trying now to ban Knives.

by NT8 5/12/2015 8:52:01 PM
Thanks Phil

by Suzanne 5/12/2015 8:52:55 PM
Christopher Russell says delivery confirmed on July 17, 2012

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:53:30 PM
Are witnesses who are released able to watch the remainder of the trial as well as any previous footage? Or do they have to avoid it as much as possible as well? Are they allowed to speak with the press at all?

by proph 5/12/2015 8:53:37 PM
@ Suzanne: In case the questioning attorney or does anything objectionable or in violation of rules of evidence

by 2LOL 5/12/2015 8:53:38 PM
@proph: Good question, once released, I think they could watch if they wanted to. And the court has an area where interviews are allowed outside, but nobody has done it yet as far as I know.

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:54:16 PM
@Suzanne, typically before presenting evidence it's walked over to the defense table for them to view. In this case the evidence is too large so the attorneys are able to get up and view it.

by Liz 5/12/2015 8:54:23 PM
@proph I believe once they are released from their subpoena they are allowed to watch the trial.....I could be wrong.....?

by Mandi Kent 5/12/2015 8:55:18 PM
Christopher Russell says all 4 items ordered were black

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:55:41 PM
No cross examination, no questions from the jury. Christopher Russell excused.

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:56:05 PM
@Mandi, good question for the Legal Analyist @Phil

by NT8 5/12/2015 8:56:27 PM
- New Witness
The people call Charles S DeFrance, FBI special agent

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:57:20 PM
Special Agent DeFrance: Became FBI employee in 1986. Currently works in criminal intelligence and evidence response team.

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:57:45 PM
@Phil & Mandi: I see... Thanks :)

by proph 5/12/2015 8:57:46 PM
- Quote
Special Agent DeFrance: "When i arrived i evaluated it. it definitely had a lot of potential for a shooting reconstruction."

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:59:12 PM
1st stage of Special Agent DeFrance's work involved locating projectile impacts.

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 8:59:24 PM
What is this Attorney's name?

by Stephany 5/12/2015 8:59:25 PM
Special Agent DeFrance: Saw impacts in theater 9 and 8.

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 9:00:00 PM
Special Agent DeFrance: "It was pretty apparent to me that the scope of the scene was pretty large from the standpoint of number of shots fired and just the complexity of the scene itself." As a result, requested additional resources from the FBI Lab in Quantico

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 9:01:00 PM