Batman massacre gunman in court with bright orange hair
Batman massacre gunman James Holmes has appeared in court in Colorado with bright orange dyed hair.
Holmes sat wide-eyed and appeared dazed as the judge in Denver advised him of his legal rights.
The court heard he will be formally charged next Monday with the murders of 12 people at the Batman film premiere.
The 24-year-old former graduate student is refusing to cooperate with police, and it could take months to learn what prompted Friday's attack on moviegoers at the midnight screening.
Investigators say they found a Batman mask inside Holmes' booby-trapped apartment.
Holmes has been held in solitary confinement since Friday. Prosecutors say they may consider the death penalty but will make that decision after consulting with victim's families.
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Mr Kevin Zammit
Jul 24th 2012, 09:00
The guy is sick. I think it would make more sense to persecute those that advocated the freedom of buying an assault rifle than him
Tarcisio Bonello
Jul 24th 2012, 08:31
Comments by Sandro Pace and Richard Chetcuti are not worth the paper (electronics) they are printed on.
The death Sentence is a BARBARIC form of Justice which unfortunately is still carried out in some American States and in places like Afghanistan - but Justice is not the word. The word should be Legalised Murder.
Can't you see - even from the picture - that the person is mentally disturbed. Mentally Disturbed people are protected by law and do not require, and cannot be given justice in this manner but should be cared for and sent off to a mental health institution.
Having said that - I feel sorry and sad for the families of the dead.
And May God grant eternal rest to the unfortunate victims.
Franco Farrugia
Jul 24th 2012, 09:05
Exactly!
However, I cannot see a 'mentally disturbed' person from a picture. If that were the case, the work of the psychologists would be so much easier, which it is not.
So, it is a bit early for you to start shouting in favour of the accused.
Tarcisio Bonello
Jul 24th 2012, 09:56
Hi Franco...
Look at the orange hair - it imitates one of the characters > 'The Joker', if I'm not mistaken.
And don't you think that the person looks a bit confused (although all this could be an act)
Having said the above - I'm in agreement with you about the difficulty of psychological work.
and finally I'm not shouting in favour of the accused but in favour of Sanity and Justice.
have a nice day
Stefan Jonsson
Jul 24th 2012, 15:33
"Can't you see - even from the picture - that the person is mentally disturbed." HAHA love the comments on Timesofmalta.com
Sandro Pace
Jul 24th 2012, 07:30
"Prosecutors say they may consider the death penalty but will make that decision after consulting with victim's families."
That is pure justice, democracy and punishment fitting the crime. I hope they opt for the death penalty. It is not only a deterrent in this case, but also he who denies life to people so capriciously, should not deserve to live, even in jail. The death penalty, after a fair trial and certainties, in such cases is neither immoral nor uncivil. Only idiots think so. Reparation is secondary in such cases. He can repare while on death row anyway.
Afterall, it is the opinion and wishes of the families which should matter most, not of the peppis and other ighna.......
Mr Kevin Zammit
Jul 24th 2012, 08:59
an eye for an eye makes the world blind ... that's not justice ... that's revenge. When you set out for revenge first dig two graves.
Franco Farrugia
Jul 24th 2012, 09:03
Quote: 'The death penalty, after a fair trial and certainties, in such cases is neither immoral nor uncivil. Only idiots think so.'
With all due respect, Mr Sandro Pace, with what authority do you come telling us that only idiots think that in these circumstances, the death penalty is not immoral? Are you some authority or did you study morality?
And then, again, it appears from your comment that what is 'civil' for you is not so for me, etc...
And then, yet again, no, I beg to differ: it is not 'the opinion and wishes of the families which should matter most', but it's justice, which is blindfolded and which will not listen to the wishes of those who, unfortunately as it may be, have been sorely affected by the man's actions.
Richard Chetcuti
Jul 24th 2012, 05:27
Justice must be done
Robert Zammit
Jul 24th 2012, 00:17
More info:
http://www.bestgore.com/murder/denver-colorado-movie-theater-massacre/
http://www.bestgore.com/murder/james-eagan-holmes-photos-and-info-on-aurora-batman-movie-shooter/
http://www.bestgore.com/murder/open-post-why-was-james-eagan-holmes-shooting/
Ronnie Callus
Jul 23rd 2012, 22:07
If Holmes was kept in solitary confinement how comes that he dyed his hair bright orange. Or this was already coloured so during the massacre. People like him should not be given mercy for their acts.
Joe Portelli
Jul 23rd 2012, 22:07
Similar behaviour from all over the world has been linked with motivation as a consequence one become a celebrety - such as the case in Norway ( the accused is even reported when he says that he will be watching the memorial service). There are suggestions that when such nightmares occur, the accused shouild not be given any platform and his name never reported to deny this urge to celebretity attention. One has to start somewhere I guess.
Neil Falzon
Jul 23rd 2012, 21:50
could be because i watch so many movies.. but can it be that someone made him do it for something...
No one will ever know unless he opens up with the authorities
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