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.

3rd & 7 37yd

Drum magazine

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 5:37:59 PM
- Objection
Cumulative objection to more evidence. Judge again overrules

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 5:38:18 PM
@Phil, Now I see how that drum mag works. Never seen a picture up close.

by NT8 5/12/2015 5:39:32 PM
@nt he used the drums first and when they jammed he went to the other.

by sydnijmm 5/12/2015 5:39:35 PM
@LynnB: We'll be asking our legal expert to discuss that today

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 5:41:49 PM
@Syd, Thanks I guess I missed that part. now in the picture I see how it slid up into the rifle.

by NT8 5/12/2015 5:41:57 PM
Do we know how many shots were actually fired into the theater?

by Kristle 5/12/2015 5:43:19 PM
@Kristle: We have not heard a count yet

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 5:43:25 PM
How much did JH spend on all his "equipment" for the shooting? (gear, guns, ammo, chemicals, personal protective equipment)

by Victoria 5/12/2015 5:43:27 PM
@Victoria: If you were counting yesterday the invoices, we're into the several thousands, but no final total yet.

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 5:43:48 PM
Why was there a change in judges prior to the trial? Is this something that happens often?

by Stephany 5/12/2015 5:43:52 PM
@Stephany: Because this case has been going on for nearly 3 years, one judge did retire and was replaced.

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 5:44:19 PM
I think the jury may be amazed that more people weren't injured or killed based on the ampunt of casings found.

by DocJ 5/12/2015 5:44:22 PM
- Quote
Nick Carroll: "There were 6 spent shotgun shells." "There were 65 spent .223 cartridge cases." "There were 5 spent 40-cal cartridge cases."

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 5:45:19 PM
ahh, the count.

by sydnijmm 5/12/2015 5:46:12 PM
6 spent shotgun shells, .223 65 spent cartridges, .40 cal 5 spent rounds.

by NT8 5/12/2015 5:46:13 PM
@steph i think they said he stepped down. not sure why though

by sydnijmm 5/12/2015 5:46:15 PM
71 total rounds expended. Amazing no Objections.

by NT8 5/12/2015 5:47:46 PM
@NT8: I counted 76

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 5:47:54 PM
okay i thought it was retirement, but didn't want to say wrong.. thanks!

by sydnijmm 5/12/2015 5:48:06 PM
@Phil ok 76, you are correct! Head slap on me! Dooohhhhh!

by NT8 5/12/2015 5:50:17 PM
Nick Carroll brings theater seats out in front of jury. They are admitted as evidence

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 5:53:42 PM
whom ever called the seat under wraps Great Job YO!!!!!!!

by NT8 5/12/2015 5:53:43 PM
Quarter in seat 18 was hit by bullet

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 5:55:39 PM
This witness, Officer Carroll, is very good at explaining details. I wonder if he is a CSI teacher.

by Kristle 5/12/2015 5:55:40 PM
What's the significance of a quarter found inside a seat? And it's dented by....a gunshot ?

by Kristle 5/12/2015 6:06:14 PM
@Kristle: dented by gunshot

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 6:06:20 PM
Funny this CSI dude acts like he owns the court room!!

by NT8 5/12/2015 6:06:21 PM
Oh!!! They are theater seats!!!

by Kristle 5/12/2015 6:06:22 PM
i couldn't hear her objection and i don't want to rewind and risk it freezing up on me.. did she just object to the seats still being out??

by sydnijmm 5/12/2015 6:06:26 PM
Did anyone die in seats 18 and 19 that are shown in court?

by Kristle 5/12/2015 6:06:29 PM
@Legal expert, Was there discussion on showing the seats, and not to show any seats with blood on them?

by NT8 5/12/2015 6:06:31 PM
End of direct examination for Nick Carroll. No cross, but some jury questions

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 6:07:23 PM
Does anyone know if the theater ever reopened?

by NT8 5/12/2015 6:12:25 PM
Officer Carroll is VERY good at explaining detail. Again, he must be a teacher in CSI school or has been in many courtrooms.

by Kristle 5/12/2015 6:12:28 PM
@NT8: It was remodeled and it did reopen.

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 6:12:39 PM
I'm sure the DT would never allow blood stained seats. The Tingler asked that the seats be covered so the jury wouldn't stare at them.

by Kristle 5/12/2015 6:12:43 PM
@NT8: the whole building was renovated...and reopened in January the next year.

by Stephany 5/12/2015 6:17:19 PM
26 Objections, 21 OVERRULED 81% 5 Sustained 19% How low can the DT go?

by NT8 5/12/2015 6:17:20 PM
What questions should we ask our legal expert during the upcoming lunch break?

by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 6:35:54 PM
Is there a point in which presenting such an overwhelming amount of ballistic evidence just tires out the jury and makes it worthless?

by DocJ edited by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 6:35:56 PM
I missed yesterday's answer about why different attorneys question different witnesses--what the criteria are. Might we also transcribe that here in case I miss it again?

by LynnB edited by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 6:35:57 PM
How likely is it that Holmes will testify at his trial?

by Diane Fichter edited by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 6:35:59 PM
Question: In Colorado does all the admitted exhibits go into the Jury room during deliberation?

by Abrandt edited by Phil Tenser 5/12/2015 6:36:00 PM
Wait, did they answer if JH will testify?

by proph 5/12/2015 6:36:01 PM