Aurora Movie Theater Shooter
Did James Holmes shoot and kill people for attention?
4.1 (34)
39 mins
Explore James Holmes’ conflicting psychological state and the legal battle over his sanity. Discover how the media spread misinformation and how it led to dangerous copycat behavior.
Ep 1:
The Myth Behind the Massacre
A false Joker myth engulfed a real tragedy as Aurora's midnight massacre gave way to an unprecedented legal battle over insanity, evidence, and an impossibly complex jury selection.
Ep 2:
Minds on Trial
Two psychiatrists, one damaged mind: dueling experts dissect James Holmes' psychosis, planning, and chilling self-awareness, forcing the court to ask if madness and moral knowledge can coexist.
Ep 3:
Sanity, Delusion, and the Verdict
As defense and prosecution clash over delusion versus deliberation, the jury delivers a verdict that forces a reckoning with mental illness, justice, and the true legacy of Aurora.
Discussions (12)
Phillip
Level 9 · 8 mo agoPlanning implies executive function that contradicts legal insanity. If he could rig his apartment with explosives, he knew exactly what he was doing.
Irving
Level 9 · 9 mo agoCalling the Batman mask an afterthought is naive. He clearly craved the supervillain notoriety.
Slade
Level 9 · 9 mo agoI mean, dyeing his hair to impress a girl who rejected him is the worst pickup strategy in history
