The trial began on April 27 with opening arguments by the prosecution explaining that Holmes intentionally went to the movie theater that evening with the deliberate intent to kill as many people as possible in a mass shooting spree. 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. They requested a delay, which they received. Moser was critically injured and left paralyzed by the shooting. I dont even hate him. TPTB want Robert Holmes silence or cooperation. [98] Holmes said nothing and never looked at the judge. The same juryconvicted Holmesof the massacre this month, rejecting defense lawyers' arguments that he was legally insane at the time of the attack. They talked about his love of video games and his volunteer work at a Mexican orphanage. From Fabain4Liberty: The father of Newtown Connecticut school shooter Adam Lanza is Peter Lanza who is a VP and Tax Director at GE Financial. [24] Holmes was depressed and "obsessed with killing for over a decade". 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. James Holmes, born in 1794, was the first child of Finley (b. Already on July the 20th it was known, that Robert Holmes works for FICO. ~1770). James Holmes mailed a notebook 'full of details about how he was going to kill people' to a psychiatrist - but it wasn't discovered until after attack Father Robert Holmes has glittering. According to testimonies during the following trial, Holmes was initially "calm and detached" during the arrest, but became interested in watching the aftermath of the shooting after being placed in the back of a police car. He paused. He specifically chose to attack a midnight screening because he believed fewer children would be present, not wanting to kill them. "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 had one sister. The 27-year-old NFL star smiled proudly as he posed with son Patrick "Bronze" Lavon, 3 months, and 2-year-old daughter Sterling Skye, in a shot from the family's recent photo shoot. Earlier in the trial, Arlene Holmes tried to pass a note to the defense table, and it was intercepted. It was rescheduled for December. This sounds reasonable given that FICO is one of the big credit rating agencies - the software sounds like it's more or less about determining how much of a credit risk someone is. [25], Despite these issues, Holmes graduated from high school in 2006 and completed a bachelor's degree at University of California, Riverside in 2010. 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He does not turn around. There had previously been intense debate as to whether the notebook was eligible as evidence and should be admitted, since it detailed Holmes' thoughts. They have also made no announcements on their websites. But there is neither an official timetable, nor a list of witnesses. [2] His father Robert Holmes is a mathematician and scientist[11] with degrees from Stanford University, UCLA and UC Berkeley, and his mother Arlene Holmes is a registered nurse. I never said anything about James acting alone, since I don't think he did either. It's like writing a word on a piece of paper, burning that piece of paper, then saying "give me evidence of what that piece of paper said!". US senator asks NY Fed for more answers about Libor scandal Republican Ag Senators Call for Ag Hearings on LIBOR. This is a forum for free thinking, not hate speech. For each person killed in the shooting, Holmes was charged with one count of murder with deliberation and one count of murder with extreme indifference. They spoke at length, Robert Holmes said. **Our intentions are aimed towards a fairer, more transparent world and a better future for everyone. Shot in the head by their son and left for dead, Medley lost an eye, cannot walk and cannot speak. Hes also a sign of Mexicos healthcare crisis, Bola Tinubu, the declared winner of Nigerias presidential election, appeals for unity, A 5,000-year-old restaurant highlights Iraqs archaeological renaissance, Fiery Greece train collision kills 32, injures at least 85, Column: Supreme Court conservatives may want to block student loan forgiveness. James Eagan Holmes is an American mass murderer who perpetrated the July 20, 2012 Aurora shooting which killed a dozen people and wounded 70 others. James Holmes' father took the stand Tuesday in the Aurora theater shooting trial, describing his son -- who could face the death penalty for killing 12 people at a crowded midnight movie premier . Jimmy is James E. Holmes, now 27, who was convicted less than two weeks ago of 165 counts of murder and attempted murder in the 2012 theater massacre in Aurora, Colo. There was a hearing in the UK before the Treasury Select Committee. If someone has a source that confirms the vital role of some kind of sophisticated software or can even find the name of the software Roger Holmes has helped to develop, please share your information. His trial began on April 27, 2015. [51] Holmes scored in the 98th percentile on the verbal portion, the 94th percentile on the quantitative portion and the 45th percentile on the analytical writing portion of the Graduate Record Examinations. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. . [118] On May 7, 2013, Holmes's attorneys filed their intent for him to plead not guilty by reason of insanity. CENTENNAIL, Colo. (CBS4) - "Not a violent person" until the attack on the Aurora theater -- that's how James Holmes' father described his son as he finished his testimony Wednesday morning. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. His dad was dealing with financial software for DARPA. Holmes' father testified that at Christmas break that year, . She has covered six presidential elections and served as bureau chief in San Francisco and Seattle. Both his mother and father have excelled in the sciences. Is there any indication, that it was sophisticated software which helped expose the Libor manipulation? Watch The Trial Live At CBS4's Theater Shooting Trial Special Section. / CBS Colorado. The first and oldest source (25th of July) for the Holmes - Libor connection was Sorcha Faal in the article Colorado Massacre Linked To Historic Bank Fraud. Robert Holmes deflected that, saying he didn't know anything about how the photograph was taken. Holmes saw social worker Margaret Roth once before she sent him to psychiatrist Lynne Fenton. According to the link at FICO, Robert Holmes was a 'Fraud Scientist'. On July 20, James Holmes wrapped himself in protective armor, grabbed his weapons and shot up the Aurora multiplex. He is very smart and loaded for mental illness.. Every day, they stare straight ahead, silent, intent, reaping what their only son has sown, their awkward little boy turned murderous man. His parents were thrilled to learn he had started dating in graduate school, and knew it wasn't a good sign when that first relationship ended, he said. [137], On June 9, the trial came to a standstill after three jurors were dismissed by the judge for violating orders to refrain from talking about news reports regarding the trial. In 1960 he was a . We hope to challenge issues which have captured the publics imagination, from JFK and UFOs to 9/11. Their son was more talkative than usual and "he didn't give any indication he was homicidal or depressed, at least not to us," Robert Holmes said. Death sentences must be unanimous, and the judge has explained to jurors that their decision will be highly personal. [26], In Aurora, Holmes lived on Paris Street in a one-bedroom apartment in a building with other students involved in health studies at the University of Colorado. [164], Last edited on 23 February 2023, at 20:00, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Gregg Township, Union County, Pennsylvania, "Information regarding James Eagan Holmes", "Profile: Aurora cinema shooting suspect James Holmes", "Colo. 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. Subpoenas were sent in recent weeks to five of the banks, Deutsche Bank AG (DBK), Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc and HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA) in addition to JPMorgan and Barclays, the person said yesterday. Daniels attacked Holmes after a corrections officer inadvertently opened a gate separating the two; he struck Holmes twice before being subdued by prison staff. In the videos, Holmes described his social awkwardness and the violent, paranoid thoughts he had been having prior to the massacre. The father said his son was an isolated teen, who never brought a girlfriend home. I'm not denying any of that. The father, now identified as James Holmes, surrendered to deputies not far from the scene. [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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, After months of pounding, Ukrainian official says military may pull back from Bakhmut, Elizabeth Holmes cites her new baby as a reason she should avoid prison for Theranos scam, What time is it on the moon? If you repeat a lie enough times it becomes the truth. [86], On May 27, Dr. William Reid, a court-appointed psychiatrist who interviewed Holmes for a total of about 22 hours, testified that Holmes was mentally ill but legally sane. But theyve hit a snag, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, Student debt is a crisis: Activists rally outside Supreme Court for loan forgiveness, Tensions rise in Nigeria as opposition demands new vote. His was father had degrees from prestigious universities like Stanford and UC Berkeley and worked as a mathematician/scientist. [61] Three days after failing a key oral exam at the university in early June 2012, Holmes dropped out of his studies without further explanation. But theyve hit a snag. Or not. 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. Defense. For the sake of the argument, let's just ignore, that there is no indication that Roger Holmes is in any way shape or form scheduled to testify before an investigative body (which has yet to be formed) and let's just look if the witness scenario makes sense. [54], In June 2011, Holmes enrolled as a Ph.D. student in neuroscience at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. He was unconscious, in a medically induced coma, when the newborn was placed in his arms for the first time. 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. [150] On July 23, the jury ruled that Holmes acted in a cruel manner, was lying in wait, and ambushed his victims during the shooting, which constituted aggravating factors. While on the witness stand Robert Holmes smiled at his son in the defendant's seat and James Holmes smiled back. [68] Two weeks before the massacre, Holmes sent a text message asking a graduate student if the student had ever heard of the disorder dysphoric mania, and warning the student to stay away from him "because [he was] bad news". Neither the warnings in newspapers like the WSJ, nor academic studies like the one from Snider and Youle mention FICO, any kind of sophisticated software or Roger Holmes. On October 25, the preliminary hearing was set for the week of January 7. ", RELATED:Jury finds Aurora shooter James Holmes guilty of first degree murder. The report can be seen here Fixing libor - some preliminary findings. 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. Its been a very difficult experience., Holmes: Hes my son. Arlene looks even more haggard than she did on the first day of her sons trial, if that is possible, as if she knows what is coming: photos of the massacred bodies at the scene. They are middle-aged, middle class and dressed to blend in, husband in khakis, wife in dark monochrome, faces lined, glasses glinting in the fluorescent light. / CBS Colorado. It was like somebody was trying to be as weird as possible," Rotkovich said. [27] In a rental application for an apartment, he described himself as "quiet and easygoing",[28] and in an online dating profile, Holmes identified himself as an agnostic. Yes let's put this ridiculous crap to rest. [22][23], According to Holmes, during his childhood, he was frightened of what he called "Nail Ghosts" that would hammer on the walls at night. 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. I find this scenario very unconvincing. she asked. [3] Holmes agreed in court to waive his right to a preliminary hearing within 35 days. As a result of the attack, he was secretly transferred to an undisclosed location outside the state. [103], On August 9, Holmes' attorneys said their client was mentally ill and that they needed more time to assess the nature of his illness. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Barclays Plc (BARC) are among seven banks subpoenaed in New York and Connecticuts investigation into alleged manipulation of Libor, according to a person familiar with the matter and company filings. During a rare visit, James Holmes "was clearly really messed up," his father said. He is absolutely testifying. [59], In 2012, Holmes' academic performance declined,[60] and he scored poorly on the comprehensive exam in the spring. degree in neuroscience with highest honors. They sit behind him every day, not more than 20 feet from his. She takes meds, King said, but still periodically gets bad enough to be hospitalized., The shooter, the lawyer said, tried to kill himself at age 11, and as a high school sophomore began having intrusive, unwanted thoughts telling him to kill people. The air date for the final episode of James Corden's The Late Late Show has been revealed - with Tom Cruise joining the host for his presenting swansong. Nearly three years ago, Holmes donned what prosecutors call his kill suit and shot up an Aurora, Colo., movie theater filled with happy Batman fans at a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises. The killing took only minutes: 12 dead, 70 wounded. 02-13-2013: I just put a password on my phone. But on Wednesday during Robert Holmes' testimony there was an exception. Jury selection eventually started on January 20, 2015, after a request by Holmes' lawyers for yet another continuance was denied. "We're his parents" Arlene Holmes said. Prosecutors argued the content in Holmes' notebook, which had attack plans, proved the shooting was premeditated, while Holmes' attorneys argued that his writing indicated his mental illness. [15] He went to Westview High School and graduated in 2006. JPMorgan, UBS Said Among Banks Queried in Libor Probe. It was not revealed what the prescriptions were or what they were for. He faces 166 counts, including first-degree murder, the criminal attempt to commit murder in the first degree and possession of an explosive device. Holmes also received a $5,000 stipend from the University of Colorado, Denver. she asked. [142], On July 9, Samour asked Holmes if he would testify in court, and advised him of his right to do so. [106], On September 28, court documents released by prosecutors said Holmes was revoked access to the University of Colorado campus because he threatened a professor. Hes also a sign of Mexicos healthcare crisis, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Bola Tinubu, the declared winner of Nigerias presidential election, appeals for unity, A 5,000-year-old restaurant highlights Iraqs archaeological renaissance, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, Fiery Greece train collision kills 32, injures at least 85, Column: Supreme Court conservatives may want to block student loan forgiveness. "No, he didn't tell us anything about what he was thinking of doing," Robert Holmes replied. I'm not saying that there are not a lot of questions about whether or not James killed any of those people, in fact, I don't even think he did. Prosecutor Lisa Teesch-Maguire: Good morning. Especially if HomegrownTerran's assumption is true that it was: financial tracking software - likely his own [Roger Holmes] software - which was likely used to bust those scumbags [HomegrownTerran9(http://www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/yf9oe/the_sorcha_faal_counterargument_about_r_holmes/c5v0bix). Maria L. La Ganga is city editor for the Los Angeles Times. So I think it is quite unlikely that whistleblowing/software of Robert Holmes angered shadowy bankers to such a degree, that they planned a gruesome revenge for Robert Holmes and his family. [99] His appearance and behavior, which was described as "dazed"[100] and "confused"[101] fueled speculation about his mental state. [70] However, later reports described Holmes' apartment as relatively empty, while mentioning the presence of a single Batman mask. He was seen by psychiatrist Dr. Lynne Fenton, who testified at his trial that she was worried about his homicidal ideation expressed in their last meeting. If you're going to have a baby, you need to understand mental health. Theres the annual family portrait. This is how Arlene describes their reality in a slim book she self-published in March, a prayer journal she began keeping not long after she became the mother of a killer: and nothing like anyone else in the courtroom, Most days in Division 201, the only person who says their sons name out loud is Judge Carlos A. Samour Jr., and then only briefly: This is the case of the people of Colorado versus James Eagan Holmes. [67], One of Holmes' psychiatrists suspected that prior to the shooting, Holmes suffered from a mental illness that could have been dangerous. Jail officials say there's no way that Unruh could have had that kind of access. [11] He has a sister. [62] At the time of his arrest, he gave his occupation as "laborer. 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