CO - James Holmes Trial Discussion - Begins April 27, 2015 # 7

[Amster]

To me, everything he says, does, even the sound of his voice is disturbing.

 

[bexlex]

I know I'll change my mind a hundred times....but I'm ready to arm chair diagnose with "unable to feel" - is there a name for that?

 

[Rhino-Esq]

True, I guess it is impossible in this interview to say this is not creepy

 

[Maisiebelle]

I think I will just read instead!


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[bexlex]

To me, everything he says, does, even the sound of his voice is disturbing.

"Nope".... that gives me chills

 

[zoey]

The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol · 1m1 minute ago
#theatershooting

JH: Used the phrase “broken brain” to describe his “mental illness
JH - The phrase has literation in it
Reid: What’s it like for 14/yo to wonder if brain is broken

JH- I want to know as much as poss. Lots of searches online

Reid: We you sure it could be fixed?

JH - I didn’t know
Reid: What did broken brain mean to 14 y/o?

JH- Normal brains work their way, mine works my way
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Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman · 44s45 seconds ago
JH is talking about his "broken brain." Something he began thinking about back in middle school. #theatershooting

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The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol · 1m1 minute ago
#theatershooting

Reid: What did you do?

JH: Sought career options related to that

JH: That’s one reason I went into Neuroscience?

Reid: One? What’s others?

JH - Nothing more important than brain
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Jen's Trial Diaries ‏@TrialDiariesJ · 58s59 seconds ago
JH saying he has a "broken brain." He just didn't know if it could be fixed #theatershooting #theatertrial

 

[zoey]

The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol · 2m2 minutes ago
#theatershooting

JH: That’s one reason I went into Neuroscience?

Reid: One? What’s others?

JH - Nothing more important than brain

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Larry Ryckman ‏@larryryckman · 58s59 seconds ago
JH: It's one of the reasons he went into neuroscience. "There's nothing more important than the mind in daily life." #theatershooting

--The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol · 1m1 minute ago
#theatershooting

Reid: Anything make you feel better at 14?

JH: I’d escape playing video games. Made it go away for time being
JH: School work, sports
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Jen's Trial Diaries ‏@TrialDiariesJ · 1m1 minute ago
Playing video games was a good escape for JH #theatershooting #theatertrial

 

[Chelly]

I know I'll change my mind a hundred times....but I'm ready to arm chair diagnose with "unable to feel" - is there a name for that?

Alexithymia?

 

[Amster]

"Nope".... that gives me chills

I think he knows exactly what to say. Well coached. Too bad, though. This Dr. saw right through this act. Nothing but an evil, self absorbed killer.

 

[zoey]

The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol · 47s47 seconds ago
#theatershooting

Reid: Schools said he’s a good bet for us. Is that accurate?

JH: I had a good academic record. I’d say do

 

[zoey]

I think he knows exactly what to say. Well coached. Too bad, though. This Dr. saw right through this act. Nothing but an evil, self absorbed killer.

I just told my computer the same thing....

 

[zoey]

Will C. Holden ‏@will_c_holden · 1m1 minute ago
#TheaterShooting mental eval vid: Holmes says "hatred of mankind" he wrote on is similar 2 "hared of broccoli." Live: http://link.kdvr.com/1JbYnWJ

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The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol · 2m2 minutes ago
#theatershooting

JH: I didn’t present myself well in interviews.

 

[bexlex]

I didn't see a purpose for people living..........uhhhh

 

[zoey]

The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol · 1m1 minute ago
#theatershooting

Reid: When someone said no, how’d those interviews go? Did you freeze?

JH: Too brief with answers. I think so


Reid: Any topic likely to make you freeze?

JH: Anything open ended

 

[zoey]

The Gold Patrol™ ‏@thegoldpatrol · 45s45 seconds ago
#theatershooting

JH: Disdain for others. Didn’t see purpose for people living

 

[zoey]

Jen's Trial Diaries ‏@TrialDiariesJ · 45s45 seconds ago
JH in his mind is distainful of others #TheaterShooting #theatertrial

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He' passive??????????????

 

[bexlex]

had disdain for other people...... people would have worth if they had a family.... ???? Disdainfulness.....not outwardly aggressive...he's more passive than aggressive

 

[bexlex]

dr sees him smile and chuckle from time to time.....

 

[bexlex]

avoiding tough personal questions - JH is like"i don't know what that means"

 

[Hatfield]

I know I'll change my mind a hundred times....but I'm ready to arm chair diagnose with "unable to feel" - is there a name for that?

TOTALLY AGREE

I honestly was thinking the exact same thing. Everything I have seen in past few days is telling me he cannot feel empathy for others like normal people.

Not being able to feel empathy is one thing that can allow someone to do monstrous things to other human beings. It seems to be a common thing for certain killers.

We saw it in Jodi Arias. We could tell she could not sympathise with other's real pain they were going through. Like how she sent Travis family the letter and flowers. Jodi had no clue what real pain they were going through. I dont think Jodi had the capability to "feel" like others normally feel.

She sure felt hatred though.

For JH, I dont think he can feel empathy for others.