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James Holmes
Convicted Mass Murderer
Aurora Theater Shooter, Killed 12 CONVICTED/LIFE
Overview
James Holmes murdered 12 people and wounded 70 others during a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado in 2012. He booby-trapped his apartment and wore tactical gear. He was sentenced to 12 consecutive life sentences after the jury could not unanimously agree on death.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
KILLED 12: Aurora theater massacre
WOUNDED 70: One of deadliest shootings
BOOBY-TRAPPED APARTMENT: Intended more casualties
TACTICAL GEAR: Premeditated attack
MENTAL ILLNESS CLAIMS: Debated at trial
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
2 documented violations
Colorado Rev. Stat. � 18-3-102First-degree murder (12 counts)(CONVICTED, 12 LIFE SENTENCES)
Colorado Rev. Stat. � 18-3-102Attempted murder (70 counts)(CONVICTED)
Known Associates & Connections
Stephen Paddock
Fellow mass shooter who carried out large-scale gun attack
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- December 13, 1987
- Birthplace
- San Diego, California
Education
- •UC Riverside
- •University of Colorado (dropped out)
Key Timeline
December 13, 1987
Born in California
July 20, 2012
Murders 12 at Aurora theater
August 2015
Sentenced to 12 life terms + 3,318 years