[Updated at 12:31 p.m ET] The suspect in Colorado shooting case has been charged 24 counts of first-degree murder.
Holmes was charged twice for each victim who was killed.
There are three different classes of murder charges in the state of Colorado. One set of charges is because Holmes is accused of shooting after deliberation, referring to the planning of the attack. The second set of charges is because he is accused of having an attitude of universal malice, manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life.
Holmes was also charged with 116 counts of attempted murder, one count that is a sentence enhancer because of violence and one count for possession of explosive devices.
Arapahoe County District Attorney Carol Chambers said last Monday that deciding whether to pursue the death penalty would involve input from victims and their relatives. A capital case would require a finding of either extreme indifference or deliberation.
[Updated at 12:17 p.m ET] James Holmes, the man accused of opening fire this month inside an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater, has been officially charged with a total of 142 counts, including first degree murder in relation to the shooting.
[Posted at 11:30 a.m. ET] The man accused of opening fire this month inside an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater will have his second court appearance Monday, when he is to face formal charges.
James Holmes is suspected of killing 12 people and wounding 58 during a Batman film premiere on July 20. He is also being held in connection with the subsequent discovery of his booby-trapped apartment, which authorities think he rigged before the massacre in the Century Aurora 16 multiplex.
Holmes is to be led Monday morning through an underground tunnel that connects the courthouse to the Arapahoe County Jail, where he has been held in isolation without bail.
At his court appearance, which starts at 11:30 a.m. ET, he is expected to face 12 charges of first-degree murder, charges of attempted first-degree murder and charges related to the booby-trapped apartment.
In his initial court appearance last Monday, the 24-year-old former doctoral candidate - his hair dyed various shades of orange - appeared dazed and did not speak.
Arapahoe County District Attorney Carol Chambers said last Monday that deciding whether to pursue the death penalty would involve input from victims and their relatives. A capital case would require a finding of either extreme indifference or deliberation.
Authorities have remained silent about a possible motive in the case.
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"He is also being held in connection with the subsequent discovery of his booby-trapped apartment, which authorities think he rigged before the massacre in the Century Aurora 16 multiplex."
No, he rigged it after he was caught. Of course he rigged it before... what kind of ridiculous writing is this?
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The key part of that sentence is HE, not the part about before the attack.
It goes to show that he acted alone, and that he and not someone else rigged it.
Rigged before .. whats wrong with that term ... It cannot be after, but what about some friends rigging it during the shooting .. So there is before, during and after , not writing when would create confusion, you know how we are .. we want clear facts. So it is actually good writing in my opinion.
I believe it was reported this way because we live in a country where innocent until proven guilty is still the standard. They cannot report that he definitively rigged it, any more than they have to report he will be tried for the alleged shooting and killing of the people in the theater.
Y are western country like dis guy should ve been hang by now y are calling him suspect wen he actually did d killing
@DEJI Right to a fair trail. Try it sometime...
This is how it's always been done. And you don't really seem like the authority on word usage to me.
Dude seriously! You're in desperate need of an english writing class.
Anyone threat to human kind or society should be called as a Terrorist !!! James Holmes is a terrorist and should be hanged till death.
Reading these comments on here "give him the death penalty" "eye for and eye" etc. etc. You are all just as pathetic as this guy is. How many people are murdered everyday in the U.S.? Just because he killed more then your average amount in a dramatic fashion doesn't make him any different they your everyday murderer. If you yanks had any brains in your thick pompous skulls you'd unite to ban guns entirely. But that would take some collaborative intelligence, something that lacks in the fading strong hold of the once good 'ol US of A.
I could not agree more with you.
ban guns entirely? There are millions and millions of guns in this country. What do you think would happen if guns are banned??? SOME law abiding citizens MIGHT turn theirs in, but the criminals and psychos certainly would not. What would it accomplish?
And please, tell us how that will get all the bad guys to turn in their guns that they already have illegally? Ask nicely?
The fact that he killed 12 people and injured another 58 is EXACTLY what makes him different than all the other killers out there. How are they the same?
Love your sweeping gernarlisations of all Americans. Shows you really have your head screwed on nice and tight. LOL.
Ban guns huh? Yeah that will solve everything....good luck on that one, would never happen. I guess with that logic, if someone decided to take their car through a parking lot and take out a few people, then banning cars would be the solution right?
I sure hope you don't live in this country because we don't need people like you here! What's with all the name calling? Geez!
SO PATHETIC!!! JUST HANG THAT FOOL! waste of taxpayers' $$$ prosecuting him. he's guilty! more waste of taxpayers' money $$$$$$$ to house and feed him in jail.
Why is justice so slow these days?
He should have been charged 10 days ago, the morning after the crime. His trial should be over and done by September, not drag on through 2014.
The trial of Timothy McVeigh took more than two years. Carrying out his death sentence took another four years. How does that make sense?
And McVeigh WANTED to die!
Give the poor guy a break – this was his first time shooting up a public place. We all have a bad day now and then.
Nice to see CNN plastering this turd's face on their site every chance they get. IMO mainstream media should treat this waste of DNA like the networks do when someone runs on the field during a sporting event – point the cameras away from him. Don't mention him by name whenever possible. Copycats take note; you'll be famous if you snuff out more than 3 people (any less, and it's second page – apparently – unless your victim(s) is/are someone famous). Some of you on here fan the flames for those waiting in the wings... "I need to see his face in court." No, you don't. Don't give him that power over you – and certainly don't demand more coverage of this maniac... IMO.
Agreed – please let's not see his face nor name.
Since you seem to be selecting "Songs" to go with your News?Comments/Reports, How About a New Theme Song?
" I'm , CNN, A Looser"
Charge him with all the "counts" you want...the bottom line is wheather the DA is smart enough to handle the transition of the case (she is soon to leave her post due to term limits). It's the NEW DA who willl be prosecuting the case, and I bet he'll lose to the insanity defense...Verdict...life without parole...$20-30 million in appeals and $55K per year to house him. Pony up, Colorado.
Another win for the NRA and the Christian Conservatives! Mr. Holmes has represented them well!
Am not from usa but to me he deserve death panalty
Why do we need to know how he gets to the jail or what life is like for him in jail. He murdered 12 people in cold blood with out any thought or care for their wellbeing, so why should we care. This is the way the justice system works you give up your freedoms in life when you compete a crime, that is the rules!!
So much wickedness in the world
dear CNN, please check with MSNBC.com before you post your updates.
thank you
kpjenk
MSNBC doesn't exist anymore