James Holmes First Court Appearance

Joker... James Holmes Makes First Court Appearance

Well, James Holmes is facing the death penalty. I, like many are wondering is that even enough? 

This morning [July 23] in a Colorado courtroom prosecutors accused Holmes, 24 of killing 12 people and injuring 58, on Friday July 20th; after he went on a shooting rampage, during the premiere of the latest Batman film, “The Dark Knight Rises". In Aurora Colorado.

It is said, Holmes sat quietly and appeared sleepy or sedated during the very brief hearing, with red colored hair, maintaining his "Joker" persona, from the Batman series. Batman-related items, including a mask and a poster was found in his apartment. Authorities say, when detained on Friday, Holmes told the police that he was the Joker.

The court concluded Holmes will be formally charged one week later on July 30. He is expected to remain locked up at the Arapahoe Detention Center until his next court date. 

It is also said that Holmes has yet to show any remorse and still "thinks he's acting in a movie."

A fellow inmate who had just been released added "He was spitting at the door and spitting at the guards, he’s spitting at everything. Dude was acting crazy." 

Many feel that Holmes' attorneys may use an insanity plea in order to spare their client from a capital punishment sentence if convicted. He is not expected to be targeted with domestic terrorism charges. The DA also added that prosecutors are seeking input from victims of the Aurora shooting to make a decision on whether or not they should request the death penalty for Mr. Holmes. 

Holmes would face mandatory life in prison if the district attorney decides not to seek the death penalty.

Seriously, can this case be fast-tracked? It is sad that it only took minutes for him to change people's lives forever; but, he is given months if not years to be punished for his act. 
Insanity should not be a question, the guy is clearly insane, and should be punished to the full extent. 


What do you think?