![]() ![]() One of the attendees will be MaryEllen Hanson, whose great-niece Veronica Moser Sullivan, was killed in the shooting. The district attorney has not decided whether to seek the death penalty, and Holmes' defense team believes Holmes is mentally ill. Holmes has been charged with 166 counts of murder, attempted murder, possession of explosives and crime of violence. Hundreds of family members and victims are expected to attend the hearing. ![]() Last week, the judge ruled that Holmes can call the witnesses to testify on his "mental state," but it is not clear who the witnesses are.Ī court-imposed gag order days after the shooting has kept many of the details under wraps, so much of the information could be new to the public. In an unusual move, defense attorneys may call two witnesses. It is expected that the prosecution's witnesses will include the Aurora police lead detective, first responders, the coroner and a computer forensic specialist. They will aim to convince the judge that there is enough evidence against Holmes to proceed to a trial. Prosecutors say they will present potentially gruesome photos and videos in addition to 911 calls from the night of the shooting that left 12 people dead and 58 wounded. At the end, Judge William Sylvester will decide whether the case will go to trial.Īurora Cops Cry on the Stand Describing Theater Carnage The hearing at the Arapahoe County District Court could last all week. This is the most important court hearing in the case so far, essentially a mini-trial as prosecutors present witness testimony and evidence - some never before heard - to outline their case against the former neuroscience student. He did not show any reaction when the officers pointed him out in the courtroom. Holmes was dressed for the court hearing in a red jumpsuit and has brown hair and a full beard. Officer Aaron Blue testified that Holmes volunteered that he had four guns and that there were "improvised explosive devices" in his apartment and that they would go off if the police triggered them. Oviatt said Holmes had extremely dilated pupils and smelled badly when he was arrested. Ingui also testified about the positions of the bodies in the theater, strewn across seats and aisles. Some of them ducked behind counters as people started streaming out of the front door. He would later be caught wearing a bullet proof vest and a gas mask.Īnother video showed the lobby the moment theater staff heard shots ring out. Surveillance footage shown in court for the first time also showed Holmes lingering by the concession stand for about three minutes before entering theater nine dressed in dark pants, a light colored shirt and a skull cap. 7, 2013 — - Accused Aurora movie theater gunman James Holmes bought his movie ticket 12 days before the shooting, it was revealed in court today during the emotional first day of a preliminary hearing.Īurora Police Department homicide detective Matthew Ingui testified that there is no video surveillance of the actual shooting, but there are several photos of Holmes checking into the theater kiosk with his cellphone. ![]()
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