Theater shooting trial day 58: Arlene Holmes expected to testify

After the father of the convicted Aurora movie theater shooter concludes the testimony he began Tuesday, the gunman's mother is expected to be the next witness to take the stand.

3rd & 7 37yd

Arlene Holmes said she had Dr Fenton's cell number, but she didn't call them back

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:01:50 PM
Arlene Holmes said her son's explanation of the breakup with Gargi was confusing

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:04:25 PM
- Objection
Objection to "his usual complete dissociation" sustained

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:04:50 PM
Arlene Holmes says her son wanted to continue with Gargi after the breakup

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:05:06 PM
Did he withdraw when he was stressed or sad? Yes

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:05:14 PM
Defense asking about July 4 2012 phone call. Robert Holmes
also mentioned that.

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:05:40 PM
- Quote
"We were on each phone to talk to Jim. We wanted to know how things were going since he wasn't in school anymore. Um. If he would be alright financially and we had sent some money to make sure."

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:06:12 PM
- Quote
"We knew that his whole life he had been frugal and saved and thought before every purchase"

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:06:27 PM
- Quote
"We wanted to know if not having his grant anymore if he'd be ok for money"

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:06:44 PM
- Quote
"We encouraged him to apply for a job at the school since he lived right across the street"

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:06:57 PM
Biggesst concern at that point in time? "that he was.... not sitting alone playing video games"

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:07:21 PM
"I was concerned. if you've lost your girlfriend and your job and your plan as far as grad school. Yes."

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:07:37 PM
- Quote
"I was totally shoccked that he used a gun. We never had guns in the house. We never were hunters or target shooters. When I heard, I thought, 'How does he even know how to use a gun.'"

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:08:07 PM
Arlene Holmes says her son was concerned about his sister, her workload in college and how she'd not passed all her classes

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:09:19 PM
"usually he's either quick on the phone or email"

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:09:26 PM
But in this case he talked to his parents for "a good half hour"

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:09:35 PM
He was found guilty and NOT insane.I am sorry for the family of all involved because JH did not care about anyone but himself.. I understand you would say you love your son but how can you stick up for him after he did such horrible things.?

by Sandy Smith 7/29/2015 7:09:45 PM
@tiki its not like he can control his mental illness just because he had a good childhood

by emma 7/29/2015 7:09:45 PM
AC looks very focused...taking notes. His cross with her will have to be diplomatic, sensitive, yet simultaneously firm...'tough combo to achieve...

by BluesB 7/29/2015 7:09:46 PM
Ok well others are saying that Brady did ask RH that, I apologize, I missed taht!

by Della (Me) 7/29/2015 7:09:47 PM
"I didn't realiza that his loudest cry for help was silence." Oh….crying at my desk.

by Clancy 7/29/2015 7:09:48 PM
the guilt they must feel, such an unfair facet that has been added to their lives forever

by JG 7/29/2015 7:09:49 PM
He obviously talked with his mother more than he did with his dad. Not uncommon.

by Suzi Lewis 7/29/2015 7:09:49 PM
my feed keeps stopping anyone else?

by LG 7/29/2015 7:09:50 PM
- Quote
WAs the phone call alarming? "IN the sense that I didn't know what was going to happen to him next"

by Phil Tenser 7/29/2015 7:10:05 PM
Haven't read her book- but do you think some of her answers might have already been published?

by TLR 7/29/2015 7:10:06 PM
tears rolling

by caz 7/29/2015 7:10:06 PM
LG-agree with you about your parental comment.

by BluesB 7/29/2015 7:10:08 PM
great, just great .. blame it on Dr Fenton

by Tiki Torch 7/29/2015 7:10:08 PM
I dispute that... my son was always introverted, socially awkward, recluse and never spoke more than necessary... said that it was a waste of his time

by mandi 7/29/2015 7:10:10 PM
OMG...this poor woman...my heart goes out to her.

by kat 7/29/2015 7:10:11 PM
So now it is the psychiatrists fault??

by Sandy Smith 7/29/2015 7:10:12 PM
::tissue time:: good thing I prepared this morning

by Jen 7/29/2015 7:10:13 PM
As a mom, this is the saddest thing.
I feel for her. No mom ever expects that their sweet baby will do anything of this sort when they grow up.
Prayers for the parents. They are unfortunate victims in this as well.

by AM 7/29/2015 7:10:13 PM
Dont worry about it Phil....This is crazy important right now.

by Tired 7/29/2015 7:10:15 PM
Fenton was not allowed to tell her - Hippa

by mandi 7/29/2015 7:10:16 PM
JH parents have been put down constantly in this blog. Now it's heartbreaking??

by Me 7/29/2015 7:10:17 PM
oops sorry about that! I didn't realize Brady asked RH those questions, I was waiting for it too! Don't know how I missed it, I'll have to go back and watch.

by Della (Me) 7/29/2015 7:10:17 PM
Sounds like the Doctor did what she could legally, as far as contacting his parents.. law prevents her from disclosing information on his condition etc without his permission...

by Elisabeth Wadman 7/29/2015 7:10:19 PM
I wonder- will the judge allow a lot of breaking down/emotion? He seemed fairly strict with victim testimony...did not allow too much display of emotion to an extent...some, yes...but not very much. I was surprised at that.

by BluesB 7/29/2015 7:10:21 PM
guys - this is too brutal - I'll see you all tomorrow!

by Sun David 7/29/2015 7:10:23 PM
Since jh is an adult at that time, Dr. Fenton cannot really talk to Mom about his condition. check the HIPPA laws. This is more lies, and Deception IMHO.

by NT8 7/29/2015 7:10:24 PM
I feel sorry for her...but I also hear a lot of "the blame game" going on

by Anita Bowen 7/29/2015 7:10:24 PM
Agree. This is heartbreaking to hear. As a parent, how could you even think about, or accept, the fact that your child has killed people, and is sick. And you know every minute of every day she asks herself what she could have done better, or differently, to make him. a different type of person. Man.....

by RRose 7/29/2015 7:10:26 PM
So its Dr Fenton's fault?

by Tammy Garrison 7/29/2015 7:10:27 PM