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James Holmes

# james-holmes - Monday 13 May, 2013

Colorado cinema shooting suspect may plead not guilty by insanity

James Holmes entered a ‘not guilty’ plea by default – but lawyers may now plead insanity to spare the death penalty.

# james-holmes - Monday 1 April, 2013

Prosecutors to seek death penalty in US cinema shooting

“In all the information that is available to me, it is my intention that for James Eagan Holmes in this case, justice is death,” the prosecuting lawyer said today.

# james-holmes - Friday 11 January, 2013

Courtroom drama at Colorado cinema massacre trial

A shout of ‘rot in hell’ was heard as the judge delayed the official laying of charges against James Holmes.

# james-holmes - Wednesday 9 January, 2013

Colorado court shown chilling images from suspect’s iPhone

James Holmes’ lawyers declined to make their case today so a ruling on whether he can stand trial is awaited.

# james-holmes - Tuesday 8 January, 2013

Court hears frantic 911 calls from US cinema massacre

More than 40 emergency calls were made in a 10-minute period on that fateful day in July 2012.

# james-holmes - Monday 7 January, 2013

Court hears of harrowing scenes at Aurora cinema shooting

One police officer recalled finding the youngest victim, a six-year-old girl, with no pulse.

Court to hear details of Colorado theatre massacre

A week-long preliminary hearing will determine whether James Holmes, 25, will stand trial for the fatal shootings of 12 people last July.

# james-holmes - Friday 28 September, 2012

Court records show that Dark Knight shooter made threats

James Holmes was barred from his university after allegedly making threats to someone on campus.

# james-holmes - Sunday 2 September, 2012

Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.

# james-holmes - Saturday 11 August, 2012

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you the nine things you need to know as you start your day…

# james-holmes - Friday 10 August, 2012

Notorious ‘Son of Sam’ serial killer speaks out against guns

David Berkowitz, who carried out 13-month shooting spree in the 1970s, said his hope was for young people to realise “just how terrible this violence is.”

# james-holmes - Wednesday 8 August, 2012

Ohio man brings weapons to Batman screening for ‘protection’.

Scott A Smith brought guns, ammunition and knives into the theatre in Westlake in Ohio.

# james-holmes - Saturday 4 August, 2012

Explainer: Is there a common thread to all mass shootings?

Many have searched for answers to why atrocities such as the recent mass shooting at a cinema theatre in the US happen. But there are many myths and misconceptions about such incidents.

# james-holmes - Monday 30 July, 2012

Colorado shooting suspect charged with 24 counts of murder

The 24-year-old suspect has been formally charged with a total of 142 counts over the deadly shootings at a Colorado cinema earlier this month.

Dark Knight Rises composer writes song for Aurora victims

Hans Zimmer recorded the song in the days following the tragedy which claimed 12 lives.

The 9 at 9: Monday

Good morning…here’s nine things to know today.

Colorado shooting: Suspect James Holmes to be charged today

Holmes is expected to be formally charged with committing one of American’s worst ever mass shootings over a week ago.

# james-holmes - Sunday 29 July, 2012

Ashley Moser, injured mother of 6-year-old Colorado victim, suffers miscarriage

The 25-year-old was critically wounded in the Aurora cinema shooting earlier this month.

# james-holmes - Saturday 28 July, 2012

RIP

Colorado shooting victims being laid to rest in Ohio, Texas

Matt McQuinn, who dived in front of his girlfriend during the shooting, and Jessica Ghawi, who survived another random shooting just months earlier, will both be laid to rest today.

# james-holmes - Friday 27 July, 2012

Colorado suspect ‘was seeing university psychiatrist’ before massacre

A court in Colorado has seen disputes over whether medical privilege covers contact between James Holmes and his doctor.

The Evening Fix: Friday

Things we learned, loved and shared today.

Colorado suspected gunman ‘can’t remember’ shooting spree

Alleged killer James Holmes is repeatedly asking guards why he is in prison – claiming that he has no memory of the shooting which took place in a packed Colorado cinema last week.

Graphic shows every piece of equipment carried by the Colorado shooter

James Holmes purchased thousands of rounds of ammunition in the months prior to the attack.

# james-holmes - Wednesday 25 July, 2012

Colorado massacre: Suspect ‘sent warnings of attack to lecturer’

FoxNews.com says James Holmes sent a spiral-bound notebook with drawings of his plans to a college professor.

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VIDEO: Batman star Christian Bale pays tribute to Aurora victims

The actor visited the devastated city to meet with survivors as they recover in the local medical centre.

Judge bans cameras from courtroom in Colorado movie shooting case

Meanwhile, Christian Bale visited survivors of Friday’s shooting and lays flower at memorial.

# james-holmes - Monday 23 July, 2012

Colorado shooting suspect appears in court ahead of formal charges

James Holmes appears in court with bright orange-red hair, as prosecutors consider whether to seek the death penalty.

# james-holmes - Sunday 22 July, 2012

Colorado latest: victims named as police say suspect planned massacre for months

More on the suspect, the victims and police activities on the booby-trapped Paris Street.

# james-holmes - Saturday 21 July, 2012

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Obama pays tribute to movie massacre victims

Meanwhile, police are still trying to work their way into the suspect’s booby-trapped apartment.

Booby-trapped: bomb squad to try and enter suspect shooter’s apartment

As details about the suspect emerge this morning, vigils for the victims of the horrific shooting are held across Colorado.

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Nine things to know this morning…

# james-holmes - Friday 20 July, 2012

Colorado massacre: Shooting suspect ‘not co-operating’ with police – source

A police sources tells AP that James Holmes, 24, is refusing to speak to police at all, or answer any questions.

Obama, Romney suspending campaigning after Colorado cinema massacre

The Democratic and Republican candidates both called off campaign rallies after the deaths of 12 cinemagoers in Aurora.

Mother of Colorado gunman tells TV news that police ‘have the right person’

24-year-old James Holmes was arrested outside the Aurora cinema where 12 people were shot dead.