Posted on May 4, 2015
James Holmes, Guilty or Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity?
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"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
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
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Anyone that does something like this HAS TO BE CRAZY. But he knew right from wrong
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PO3 Michael James
Crazy !!... Yes, but what gets to me is the fact that this WEASEL' If found guilty by insanity will get a bed, 3 meals, medical, dental, necessary drugs, hot and cold running water ETC. at tax payers expense.. Our honorably discharged Veterans have to fight with the VA for the benefits that they (we) have earned !! Some of this Concern should be focused on our Veterans, and our Active military... Where is the Justice ??
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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.
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.
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No way should he get to use insanity as an excuse for what he did. He planned and executed this knowingly.
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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.
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Definitely! Do you think he went to the psychologist just for the means of having the insanity defense if he were caught instead of killed?
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I believe he researched mental illness, went to the psychologist and prepared written items solely because that is what he believed would aid his plea.
Mass murder is certainly a mental problem, but, not necessarily one of not knowing what one is doing nor not knowing right from wrong. I believe he was in full knowledge of that.
Mass murder is certainly a mental problem, but, not necessarily one of not knowing what one is doing nor not knowing right from wrong. I believe he was in full knowledge of that.
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He may have problems but he knew what he was doing, give the bastard the needle!
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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.
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It should be as simple as the Prosecution coming in, Stating what you stated, that he was dressed head to toe Kevlar, asked if someone would visit him when he was in jail. Case closed. He knew right from wrong. Bam. Guilty. The victims shouldn't have to relive that horrible night. And if so, only once. The Impact Statement where the Jury comes back and says death. He is deserving.
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SFC Smith. In this case what other defense is possible? There is no way that it can not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that he did indeed slaughter innocent people. And as pointed out there is really little or no doubt that he planned it. AND, i might add, I am being very liberal wiith the use of little doubt.
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Anyone would HAVE to be nuts in order to do something like that. But did he know right from wrong? Absolutely! I hate that it only takes one juror... I think it should be the majority.
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SGT Jeremiah B.
You don't have to be insane. You just have to be broken, which is entirely different. Sociopaths know right from wrong, they are literally incapapable of caring. That wiring just doesn't exist and it isn't their fault. Won't save them in court though. The smarter move would have been plead guilty under diminished capacity. That would probably take the worst sentences off the table.
I disagree, oddly enough, I know. I think the Blackstone Principle is an important one. “[b]etter that ten guilty persons escape, than that one innocent suffer.” ESPECIALLY when the death penalty is on the table. (I'm not that smart, I totally just googled that saying to figure out what it was called. hahaha)
A hung jury is definitely frustrating, but not usually enough to get the guy off. In cases like this, that's a crisis of conscience on the part of a juror - If you put someone fundamentally opposed to the death penalty on a jury where the death penalty is a high probability, they're going to most likely exercise their right to nullify.
I disagree, oddly enough, I know. I think the Blackstone Principle is an important one. “[b]etter that ten guilty persons escape, than that one innocent suffer.” ESPECIALLY when the death penalty is on the table. (I'm not that smart, I totally just googled that saying to figure out what it was called. hahaha)
A hung jury is definitely frustrating, but not usually enough to get the guy off. In cases like this, that's a crisis of conscience on the part of a juror - If you put someone fundamentally opposed to the death penalty on a jury where the death penalty is a high probability, they're going to most likely exercise their right to nullify.
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MAJ Matthew Arnold I believe a firing squad is a little too easy in this situation. I wish it were still eye for an eye. Let him run around in a tear gassed filled room and let the victims take aim. Then have someone shoot him. Sorry to be so harsh. But I feel that if eye for an eye were established, there would absolutely be less crime.
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Tie him to a tree with honey... When kids are involved. They are the lowest of the low.
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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!
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