M-E-D-L. 535", was the aunt of a Columbine survivor; and "Juror No. Robert and Arlene Holmes, parents of Aurora theater gunman James Holmes, walk from the courtroom at the Arapahoe County Justice Center last year. Their testimony is expected to cap the defense team's effort to persuade the jury to sentence Holmes to life in prison. His dad was dealing with financial software for DARPA. He was raised in Oak Hills, Catroville, California. I had to step over her and continue on. One video showed him running and slamming his head against the wall before sitting down, while the other showed him tethered to a bed while naked, attempting to cover his head with a blanket and then a sheet. ~1770). Afterward, they rested their case. CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) - James Holmes came home on winter break from graduate school looking haggard and making odd facial expressions, but his father didn't suspect at the time that he was descending into mental illness. Respect other views and opinions, and keep an open mind. They sit behind him every day, not more than 20 feet from his silent form swiveling quietly at the defense table. He has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Holmes entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, which was accepted. Robert Holmes said he and his wife had no idea before the July 2012 theater massacre that their eldest child was mentally ill, or harbored impulses to kill. The weasel word of choice for truth-suppressors. Evidence is hard to come by when there's a persistent and global effort to destroy, tamper, obfuscate and hide evidence from truth-seekers. They planned to fly from California for a visit in August. She consulted with his mother, who said he had longstanding social problems. Above all else, we respect everyone's opinions and ALL religious beliefs and creeds. Once apprehended, Holmes told the police that he had booby-trapped his apartment with explosive devices before heading to the theater. Robert Holmes has painted a picture of a typical American family suddenly thrust into turmoil as a result of mental illness. Arlene Rosemary Holmes is a registered nurse; Robert M. Holmes Sr. is a senior scientist in the San Diego office of FICO. [24] Holmes was depressed and "obsessed with killing for over a decade". In 2010, he received his undergraduate B.S. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "[159], On December 4, 2015, Judge Carlos Samour ordered Holmes to pay $955,000 in restitution to the victims. In June 2012 after Holmes had sent her a threatening email, she activated a threat assessment team to help her formulate a plan for Holmes. Is there any indication, that it was sophisticated software which helped expose the Libor manipulation? [81][83] He also purchased spike strips, which he later admitted he planned to use in case police would shoot at or follow him in a car chase. Married Adeline Wood on Dec. 13, 1866 in St Augustine Co., Texas. degree in neuroscience with highest honors. No witnesses are ordered to testify. "We're his parents" Arlene Holmes said. [66] CBS News later reported that Holmes had met with at least three mental health professionals at the University of Colorado before the massacre. I have found nothing which points into this direction. The father of convicted "Dark Knight" murderer James Holmes ended a three-year public silence on Tuesday, taking the stand at his son's sentencing to make a final plea to save him from execution. His parents have sat just a few feet behind him throughout the lengthy trial in Centennial, Colo. Theyve watched survivors of the grisly shooting describe their horror, heard the families of victims cry, looked at photographs of the bodies their son left strewn across the floor of Theater 9 of the Century 16 cineplex. [158] On August 26, Samour formally sentenced Holmes to 12 consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the murder charges, and an additional 3,318 years for the attempted murder and explosives possession charges. They never got there. The father, a retired financial fraud analyst who admitted to having trouble expressing his own emotions, also said he still loved his son. The father said his son was an isolated teen, who never brought a girlfriend home. Remember, it's a conspiracy theory, often one that is "actively being covered up by the government and/or the media". During a rare visit, James Holmes "was clearly really messed up," his father said. First published on July 29, 2015 / 11:52 AM. Instead, they decide to destroy his family. A month before the tragedy, Dr. Lynne Fenton told the campus police that he had also made homicidal statements. [130][131], On May 26, the notebook Holmes mailed to his psychiatrist hours prior to the shooting was presented as evidence. This is a forum for free thinking, not hate speech. Robert, a retired scientist, and Arlene, a registered nurse, enter and exit the brick court complex in this Denver suburb through a back door, away from the television cameras camped on the grass, nowhere near the main entrance that victims and their families use. He killed eight men, three women and a little girl and wounded 70 others, many seriously. "Was it just hours earlier you heard that your son was accused of a mass shooting?" [11] He has a sister. [58] At the University of Colorado, Holmes sought help in 2012 for his mental state at the student health clinic after he broke up with his girlfriend. She said that Holmes often made flat jokes that made other people feel uncomfortable and had expressed his desire to kill people. Reviewers of Holmes' application at UIUC remembered his application in part because he submitted a picture of himself with a llama. They talked about his love of video games and his volunteer work at a Mexican orphanage. >"Most important to note about James Holmes, however, this report says, is that his father, Robert Holmes, was said to have been scheduled to testify within the next few weeks before a US Senate panel on the largest bank fraud scandal in world history that is currently unfolding and threatens to destabilize and destroy the Western banking . The report can be seen here Fixing libor - some preliminary findings. There, he lived in the Rancho Peasquitos neighborhood, where he reportedly began to decline socially. They resumed their relationship in early January 2012, but it ended again in February. One of the jurors had begun discussions about sensitive details of the case with the other two jurors outside of the court on at least two occasions. Before jury selection began in January, Phillips had this to say about the Holmes family: I dont hate them. Europe and others push for a standard lunar time zone, Dr. Simi is a TikTok star. [13][16][17][18][19] Holmes played football and ran cross-country in high school. Robert and Arlene watched as Caleb Medley, once an aspiring comedian, was wheeled up to the witness stand by his father, Otis. They believe they should have known more about mental illness. [74], According to Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler, Holmes chose the Century 16 theater for his attack because he liked movie theaters and that specific theater had doors that he could lock in order to increase the number of casualties, as well as being in an area where police response would take longer. "In that same email on June 11 he also tells you he would like to avoid moving back in with you and your wife except as a last resort to homelessness," District Attorney George Brauchler said. James Holmes & His Father Exchange Smiles During Testimony July 29, 2015 / 11:52 AM / CBS Colorado CENTENNAIL, Colo. (CBS4) - "Not a violent person" until the attack on the Aurora theater --. George H. Brauchlers opening statement to the jury: Im going to ask you to reject that guys claim that he didnt know right from wrong.. Truth-seekers have a new standard, a better standard, for discourse, free from your suppression tools like "evidence" and "burden of proof." His was father had degrees from prestigious universities like Stanford and UC Berkeley and worked as a mathematician/scientist. 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Just because you're discussing conspiracy theories doesn't mean you can't provide evidence. [134] He also stated his belief that he was being followed by federal agents at the time of the massacre and hoped they would apprehend him at the theater before he could act. She has covered six presidential elections and served as bureau chief in San Francisco and Seattle. Could you please spell your name for the record?. (Among other things, this multinational analytics firms provides credit scores.) Holmes's LinkedIn page says he developed: predictive models for financial services; credit & fraud risk models, first and third party application fraud models and internet/online banking fraud models. [153] The appeal for clemency was rejected on August 3, based on mitigating factors such as mental illness not outweighing aggravating factors such as the number of casualties in the massacre. Aurora shooter found guilty on all counts, Jury finds Aurora shooter James Holmes guilty of first degree murder. District Attorney George Brauchler pointed out while cross-examining Robert Holmes on Wednesday that the bug-eyed mugshot wasn't taken immediately after his arrest, because his hair was no longer comic-book red. LIVE VIDEO: Watch The Trial Live At CBS4's Theater Shooting Trial Special Section. He was born and raised in Columbia, SC. And could you spell your last name for the record, please?. One of them, who was informed by Holmes of his homicidal thoughts, considered placing him on an involuntary mental health hold, but decided against it, noting her belief that Holmes was "Borderline" and the commitment would only inflame him. The notebook detailed his thoughts and plans during the weeks preceding the shooting. During the trial there has been very little interaction between James Holmes and his parents. The father of convicted "Dark Knight" murderer James Holmes ended a three-year public silence on Tuesday, taking the stand at his son's sentencing to make a final plea to save him from execution . If they have one thought, it would have to be mercy. 2015 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [144], On July 14, closing statements were made;[131][145] jury deliberations began on July 15 and continued into July 16. He and his wife thought then their son was depressed or suffering Asperger's syndrome, but he said the doctor would not return their calls seeking more information. His was father had degrees from prestigious universities like Stanford and UC Berkeley and worked as a mathematician/scientist. Starting on April 28, and over the next few weeks, prosecution testimony included various survivors of the massacre and enumerated the after-effects on the survivors. The death penalty trial of the Aurora gunman is nearing the end of the so-called mitigation phase -- the time when defense attorneys are trying to convince jurors that one of the deadliest mass shooters in American history is a human being. In this image made from Colorado Judicial Department video, defense attorney Tamara Brady, left, questions Robert Holmes, top right, the father of James Holmes, background left, during the . 737", was a student there at the time[129] and was also a former friend of the shooters. [69], Initial reports from the Los Angeles Times quoting one of Holmes' classmates indicated that Holmes was a fan of superheroes and also quoted an anonymous law enforcement official as claiming that Holmes' apartment was "decorated with Batman paraphernalia". Once he went off to college, James Holmes was someone who largely interacted with his parents via e-mail and text, his father testified. They called him Jimmy., It is a childhood nickname only witnesses may use in court, as per the order of Judge Carlos A. Samour Jr. Defense attorneys call him Mr. Holmes. "But he told us he loved us. Death sentences must be unanimous, and the judge has explained to jurors that their decision will be highly personal. She has covered six presidential elections and served as bureau chief in San Francisco and Seattle. Holmes had snuck out of an exit door, propped it open, and returned with weapons and other gear, setting off several gas or smoke canisters and then opening fire on the theater audience, killing 12 and wounding 70. During a break in testimony Wednesday, Robert Holmes mouthed something to his son and they both smiled before a deputy told the father to stop. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Sorcha Faal's reference is a red herring; a technique to make people look down the wrong path and come to the wrong conclusion. Wearing . His psychiatrist at the University of Colorado called Robert and Arlene Holmes in mid-June 2012, concerned about their sons behavior. They have also made no announcements on their websites. On this day, a stoic first responder, Officer Justin Grizzle of the Aurora Police Department, talks about slipping in blood on the theater floor, of seeing people shot in the face and head, of checking pulses to figure out whether victims sprawled in the darkened auditorium are still alive. Much of the time they are joined in their vigil by James uncle. Veronica Moser-Sullivan, 6 years old, was dead. James Eagan Holmes (born December 13, 1987) is an American mass murderer responsible for the 2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting in which he killed 12 people and injured 70 others (62 directly and eight indirectly) at a Century 16 movie theater on July 20, 2012. 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