Theater shooting trial day 61: Start of 'Phase 3'

Day 61 in the Aurora movie theater shooting trial – People vs. James Eagan Holmes. Today, prosecutors will call family members of the 12 victims who were killed.Jurors have already confirmed they found aggravating factors in the mass shooting for which they convicted the gunman. They also confirmed that any mitigating factors that might exist do not outweigh the aggravating factors. This round of testimony is the third and final phase before jurors decide on the death penalty.Holmes was convicted on 165 counts including murder and attempted murder for the shooting that killed 12 and injured 70 others during a midnight premiere of the Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado. His defense attorneys unsuccessfully argued that he was insane at the time of the shooting. 7NEWS and TheDenverChannel.com will have gavel to gavel coverage of the trial starting at 8:30a.m. (MST) everyday and ending around 5:30 p.m. (MST) Watch new live video on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/7NewsDenver/live Additional resources:LIVE VIDEO & BLOG: http://bit.ly/theatertrialTIMELINE of the case: http://bit.ly/theatertimelineJURY PROFILE: http://bit.ly/theaterjury CONTINUING COVERAGE: http://bit.ly/theatercoverage

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Stoic mid-westerners. Gotta love 'em

by Suzi Lewis 8/4/2015 8:56:32 PM
- Objection
Brady asks to approach

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 8:57:08 PM
- Quote
How has John's murder changed your life? Long pause. "There will never be another full family photograph"
'

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 8:59:16 PM
- Quote
"There's that emptiness, that hole, that missing out on what was going to happen next in his life"

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 8:59:43 PM
Notice, not a single objection to this Tough moms testimony.

by Dakota 8/4/2015 8:59:47 PM
Oh for Pete's sake Brady

by RRose 8/4/2015 8:59:48 PM
Way to ruin a funny moment with your approach.

by Danielle 8/4/2015 8:59:51 PM
Here we go again!

by Suzi Lewis 8/4/2015 8:59:52 PM
SIT DOWN BRADY... she must like Chix Fil A

by Sandy Smith 8/4/2015 8:59:53 PM
agree, Jewel....

by flip 8/4/2015 8:59:54 PM
@Resa ...amen to that. Remember how it was after 9/11? The whole country was on the same page for a year or two. Never felt anything like it.

by kate 8/4/2015 8:59:55 PM
Larimer says her son also considered politics again and becoming a teacher. navy encouraged him to try to become an officer

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:00:15 PM
TM almost finished but forgot to introduce photos of John Larimer

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:01:15 PM
No additional questions. Larimer is excused

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:02:50 PM
John Larimer

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:02:52 PM
Once again someone the defendant will never be....successful, smart, and was making our world a safer place

by Just Thinkin 8/4/2015 9:02:54 PM
- New Witness
The people call Chantel Blunk

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:03:01 PM
When you lose a child it's the worst thing that can happen in one's life... people do stop talking to you because they are afraid to upset you or don't know what to say... Such an event has happened in my life and even thought it's been a few years the hurt, pain and the HOLE in My Heart is forever and will Never heal.... my heart aches for these families and wish for them a different fate and healing process... if anyone can learn one thing if you have someone that you know that has a lost a love one go up and give them an Extra Special hug it will mean a lot to them... I promise!!

by LG 8/4/2015 9:03:28 PM
She is astoundingly strong and affective...and effective.

by BluesB 8/4/2015 9:03:30 PM
ya don't attack an old school MOM. Brady tried once and blew it. Can you imagine trying this on a WWII vet parent? Gold star MOM right here. And now you know the rest of the story.

by Dakota 8/4/2015 9:03:34 PM
This man fought for our freedom. The freedom to speak as we please, the freedom to go and buy weapons ...and shoot the person who provided this freedom. Sickening

by Sun David 8/4/2015 9:03:37 PM
Chantel Blunk says she knew "Jonny" since HS. Married later. She called him Hubby

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:04:43 PM
High school sweethearts. Adorables.

by Danielle 8/4/2015 9:05:00 PM
"Just his walk was very strong. He would lean forward like he was ready to challenge anything that was in front of him"

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:05:16 PM
They were married March 24 2007

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:05:22 PM
- Quote
"If you needed help, he was there"

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:06:17 PM
Murderer vs john larimer. Murderer didn't hold a candle. He is a loser. Loser life. All by choice

by CO newbie 8/4/2015 9:06:21 PM
- Objection
403 objuection about what made Jon who he was is overruled

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:06:42 PM
Larimer: Effective; however, the Chick Fil A comment was a little much.

by Nadine 8/4/2015 9:07:09 PM
Jon Blunk left/was kicked out. Moved around while going to school, sleeping where he could. Graduated with honors, worked full time too

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:07:38 PM
I didn't think the Bunk's were together when this whole shooting happened... and they were living in different states and that he was at the theater with his girlfriend at the time that he ended up saving and he was killed instead?

by LG 8/4/2015 9:07:43 PM
- Quote
"he wanted to be the ultimate husband, the best dad. He wanted the kids to look up to him as a superhero"

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:08:01 PM
Trying pick on the non Military member now?

by Dakota 8/4/2015 9:08:06 PM
It just seems like we're all stepping on eggshells, since we don't want the defendant to be seen in a negative light. Can someone explain that?

by Nadine 8/4/2015 9:08:08 PM
Their kids are Hailey Marie Blunk and Maximus Thomas Blunk

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:08:41 PM
It seems like every victim was such an honorable person.

by mld 8/4/2015 9:08:56 PM
We had to endure all the home movies of Jimmy; yet, the Prosecution is limited in what they can and cannot address these witnesses.

by Nadine 8/4/2015 9:09:08 PM
On day he got a tattoo for his daughter's name, Jon also got a tattoo for his son's name (while his wife was still pregnant with his daughter)

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:09:52 PM
jon joined Navy right out of HS

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:10:00 PM
@LG- I think that you are correct about the relationship status

by Victoria 8/4/2015 9:10:03 PM
Once again someone the defendant will never be....hard-working, strong, and dedicated

by Just Thinkin 8/4/2015 9:10:22 PM
He is a Superhero (Jon Blunk)

by Resa 8/4/2015 9:10:23 PM
Was she in the theater too?

by Kristle 8/4/2015 9:10:24 PM
Kathleen and Jon Blunk met again at a party and he later bought her a ticket to visit him in San Diego.

by Phil Tenser 8/4/2015 9:11:00 PM
She wasn't in the state when it happened is my memory!

by LG 8/4/2015 9:11:11 PM