Theater shooting trial day 63: Phase 3 closing arguments

Jurors will come face to face with the ultimate question in the Aurora movie theater shooting trial: Should James Holmes be put to death by lethal injection?

3rd & 7 37yd

@BluesB: dt

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:07:05 PM
Miss TM did her hair for the occasion.

by Suzyolive 8/6/2015 7:07:08 PM
Were there some testaments of victim's families that didn't happen? I saw a list of those who were supposed to testify and I don't think I've seen them all.

by KabeAndAbel 8/6/2015 7:07:59 PM
@KabeAndAbel: Correct, they only did one witness per victim for the adults, so the list was reduced

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:08:13 PM
Jurors reminded to avoid news, social media, communications about this case or kind of case

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:08:29 PM
i say, he deserves lethal injection, IMO, its justice

by qwerty 8/6/2015 7:09:15 PM
If I were JH I would be shaking all over!!

by Tjq 8/6/2015 7:10:00 PM
Makes sense, thank you.

by KabeAndAbel 8/6/2015 7:10:00 PM
Is there a reason the feed is so blurry?

by Rick S 8/6/2015 7:10:29 PM
@RickS: all is good on this end. Try to check your settings or reload?

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:10:41 PM
Instruction 1 is long. It is basically every instruction he reads on the other, normal days

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:12:17 PM
Everyone: Don't forget to breathe.

by MyraJ 8/6/2015 7:12:21 PM
Every doctor and expert agreed he's mentally ill. It should be against the law to execute the mentally ill, regardless of their crimes. Whatever happens, he will never be out of custody again. Let him be forgotten.

by Lynn 8/6/2015 7:12:31 PM
@Rick the feed sometimes gets blurry when it's buffering.

by MyraJ 8/6/2015 7:12:33 PM
Thanks, Phil. Don't think it'll matter, but I was confused. Wonder if Brady will be in tears, as Sophia pointed out, using "this young man", vs convicted mass murderer. (?) I have complete faith in this jury. Said it a zillion times. They get it. Thanks again for the answer...

by BluesB 8/6/2015 7:12:42 PM
@BluesB: we'll all find out together

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:12:52 PM
Wasn't JH clean shaven at beginning of trial? When did he stop shaving? After verdict?

by Sophia 8/6/2015 7:12:54 PM
Mine was blurry too. I refreshed and now it's clear.

by caz 8/6/2015 7:13:18 PM
Dumb question but I'm curious: who draws up the jury instructions? I know once they've been drawn there are tweaks after the attorneys make requests or have objections, but who draws up the initial set?

by Poppy 8/6/2015 7:13:19 PM
@Poppy: The judge writes drafts, the sides submit versions or objections, they've been meeting to finalize this

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:13:40 PM
Instruction #2: Consider your decisions carefully.

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:14:01 PM
@qwerty I agree totally but it doesn't mean that will be the sentence????

by Tjq 8/6/2015 7:14:02 PM
Instruction #3: Verdict not dictated by law or previous decisions. This deliberation is unique

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:14:22 PM
Instruction #4: Jurors must now consider LWOP or DP on each of the 24 counts. "This is a decision left exclusively to each of you"

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:15:11 PM
@Sophia- he was clean shaven after the July 4th holiday, but hasn't been since

by Victoria 8/6/2015 7:15:13 PM
Good point, Sophia. I would have expected clean shaven today.

by BluesB 8/6/2015 7:15:15 PM
Thanks, Phil -- wow the judge drafts it...seems like a lot of work not to mention being sure he doesn't miss anything crucial.

by Poppy 8/6/2015 7:15:18 PM
How does JH death bring closure ? I am not asking rhetorically, i really would like to hear.

by djs 8/6/2015 7:15:24 PM
@Lynn When you look in the DSM-V , mourning or undergoing a divorce is a mental illness, so I guess there are degrees of mental illness.

by Humble Pride 8/6/2015 7:15:35 PM
There's that phrase, telling the jurors to consider a "reasoned moral judgement"

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:16:03 PM
Also tells the jurors they must be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt to vote for DP

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:16:26 PM
Instruction states that death sentence is not required. It is a decision the jury must agree is appropriate

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:17:29 PM
Sophia & BluesB- maybe the beard cuz the took his razor?

by CO newbie 8/6/2015 7:19:17 PM
He shaved mid trial, he doesn't like jail house razors. That's a fancy suit today.

by Juanita Martinez 8/6/2015 7:19:19 PM
@ Humble then my ex husband is mentally ill lol

by Tjq 8/6/2015 7:19:20 PM
I'm still blown away that we haven't seen even a shred of emotion -- much less physical movement (aside from his chair swiveling) from JH throughout this entire trial. He's almost catatonic.

by Poppy 8/6/2015 7:19:23 PM
@DJS death deserves death eye for an eye. I as a victim would feel much better knowing that someone like that is no longer in this world. knowing he is alive, and being taken care of and gets to live his life would greatly anger me.
I turn that around, How would it not bring closure

by JG 8/6/2015 7:19:29 PM
djs-reviewing the daily blogs on 7 news app from each day will give you many answers to your question that you can ponder...see what you decide/think. Majority of victim families wanted DP. Insanity wasn't even an issue until LWOP was denied by prosecutors. Then he becane "insane", but jurors rejected that.

by BluesB 8/6/2015 7:19:34 PM
Someone in the courtroom needs a drink to help with that coughing

by Victoria 8/6/2015 7:19:36 PM
If the jury gives a death penalty for some counts but not all, they are being instructed to know that the death penalty will be carried out for all counts

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:20:29 PM
Instructions #6: There is no burden of proof on either side

by Phil Tenser 8/6/2015 7:20:42 PM
I have an advanced degree and these make my head spin. Someone should really edit out the legalese.

by Lynn 8/6/2015 7:20:45 PM
Thanks, I refreshed and have a better feed.

by Rick S 8/6/2015 7:20:46 PM
Swivel, swivel, swivel.

by Nadine 8/6/2015 7:21:20 PM
Coming up, ladies & gentlemen, the Main Event of the Trial: A two-round bout featuring the final matchup between Tamara "Battlin' " Brady and George "Bulldog" Brauchler for the ultimate prize: Proper justice for Jimmy "Killer" Holmes.... Extreme Smackdown in the Fortress of the Law.

by flip 8/6/2015 7:21:23 PM