James Holmes, Guilty or Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity?

2015-05-04T14:54:18-04:00

"Early in the morning of July 20, 2012, a gunman wearing ballistic gear and carrying an assault weapon, three other guns and gas canisters stormed a sold-out midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. He opened fire on the audience." 10 were killed in the theatre, to include a 8 year old girl Veronica. 5 more died at the hospital. 100's injured.

I have been slacking a little here on RallyPoint because I have been watching the trial. I really wish there was an Eye for an Eye Law. Lock him up in a theatre like room and allow the victims, that would like to participate, to show him exactly how they felt. Especially after hearing the details of the poor little 8 year old Veronica. I hope this Jury gets it right and finds him just GUILTY and not by any other means.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/james-holmes-trial/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/27/james-holmes-trial_n_7138292.html

James Holmes Trial

The law in this area requires decisions that are uniquely individualized -- not only as to the defendant, his offense, and his victims, but also as to each individual juror making the ultimate life-or-death decision.

Response by CPT Bruce Rodgers made May 4 at 2015 2:57 PM

2015-05-04T14:57:07-04:00

Crazy, but not insane and yes there is a difference

Response by SSG John Erny made May 4 at 2015 3:00 PM

2015-05-04T15:00:12-04:00

He may have problems but he knew what he was doing, give the bastard the needle!

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2015 3:02 PM

2015-05-04T15:02:37-04:00

I was living in Colorado when this happened not too far north of Aurora. My opinion at the time was he planned it to included plating things that would make it look like he was insane.

Response by SFC Charles S. made May 4 at 2015 3:33 PM

2015-05-04T15:33:11-04:00

No way should he get to use insanity as an excuse for what he did. He planned and executed this knowingly.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made May 4 at 2015 3:45 PM

2015-05-04T15:45:51-04:00

Guilty ... No other verdict would provide appropriate justice for what he did.

I have no doubt he is as crazy as a bedbug, but I also have no doubt he knew what he was doing at the time and he knew it was wrong.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2015 3:54 PM

2015-05-04T15:54:37-04:00

Evil is not always insane. A complete lack of empathy for your fellow human doesn't mean you're crazy, it means you don't give a shit. Therefore, we shouldn't give a shit about putting the needle in your arm. Holmes needs to be guilty as charged.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2015 4:26 PM

2015-05-04T16:26:08-04:00

I don't buy the insanity plea. He knew exactly what he was doing. PERIOD!

Response by TSgt David Holman made May 4 at 2015 5:48 PM

2015-05-04T17:48:35-04:00

Sorry, this man had to know exactly what he was doing and had to have planned this to some degree...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2015 5:59 PM

2015-05-04T17:59:13-04:00

He's guilty. He should be put down like a bad dog. That's all he should be worth to society....

Response by PO2 Skip Kirkwood made May 4 at 2015 6:40 PM

2015-05-04T18:40:39-04:00

Guilty as hell. All of the organization, secondary IEDs at his residence, indicate a clear, high degree of intent and planning. Murder 1, multiple counts, Attempted Murder 1, multiple counts, and ...... zap!

Response by MAJ Matthew Arnold made May 4 at 2015 6:46 PM

2015-05-04T18:46:43-04:00

Guilty, premeditated - death by firing squad.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2015 6:49 PM

2015-05-04T18:49:46-04:00

as sin.

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made May 4 at 2015 7:49 PM

2015-05-04T19:49:41-04:00

He is nuts but he understood what he was doing. Guilty.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2015 11:34 PM

2015-05-04T23:34:14-04:00

I don't like it when defense attorneys use the plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. That to me shows that the person who committed the offense is guilty and that they have no other way of defending their client. However, this dirtbag knew exactly what he was doing by dressing in his ballistic gear and going into a theater he knew would be packed and mirdering these innocent people. Rather than waste taxpayer funds and many years appealing, I hope he gets life in prison without the possibility of parole. This way all the billy bad asses in prison will make his life miserable to the point he offs himself.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2015 10:11 AM

2015-05-05T10:11:22-04:00

Someone Voted Not Guilty. Do you think it is some kind of conspiracy?? I'd like to know what Active Army Enlisted Service Member voted that. I would just like to hear your thinking. Thanks :)

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made May 5 at 2015 6:12 PM

2015-05-05T18:12:24-04:00

GENPOP!