During the trial of Colorado theater shooter today, the jury made the decision that despite shooter James Holmes’ schizophrenia the option to give him the death penalty should remain open. The victim impact statements were then presented to the jury.
Holmes elected not to be present for that section of the trial. People appear divided as to whether Holmes should be eligible to die considering his mental illness but no one contends that he’s innocent. 
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Could've heard pin drop in newsroom pre-#theatershooting verdict. Can't lie: After it was deemed DP=still possible, heard at least 1 "Yes!"
— Will C. Holden (@will_c_holden) August 3, 2015
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Jurors rejected arguments from gunman's attorneys that his mental illness and past actions outweighed horror of murders. #theatershooting
— Larry Ryckman ☀️ (@larryryckman) August 3, 2015
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https://twitter.com/hellocinimini/status/628277316557381633
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https://twitter.com/Josh_Melson/status/628277847652704257
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I have to admit, I'm kinda wondering what the alternate jurors are thinking right about now… #theatershooting #theatertrial
— Debi Hyland (@DebiHyland) August 3, 2015
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https://twitter.com/azmtnlover1/status/628277124802064385
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https://twitter.com/mwachtel/status/628225140543741952
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Death by lethal injection on the table after jury decides that mitigating factors don't outweigh aggravating ones in #theatershooting
— John Aguilar (@abuvthefold) August 3, 2015
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Gunman's father testified last week on Day 58 of Aurora #theatershooting trial: http://t.co/RibpTmMJDr pic.twitter.com/CSwiLgUc6h
— The Denver Post (@denverpost) August 3, 2015
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A Day 61 reminder: See profiles and photos of Aurora #theatershooting victims at: http://t.co/YjFw3ZhJlQ pic.twitter.com/0TWicfDAEo
— Larry Ryckman ☀️ (@larryryckman) August 3, 2015
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He should have at least gotten up there and spoke/apologized. #coward #no remorse! #theatershooting
— Bartmadness (@Bartmadness) August 3, 2015
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Does the death penalty cost more than it's worth? http://t.co/cLU3bw1Q8q #okspi
— Oklahoma Policy Institute (@OKPolicy) August 3, 2015
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The #DeathPenalty is archaic & antiquated. Idiotic, immoral policy. If it worked as deterrent murders would've stopped long ago #JamesHolmes
— J Knight (@_jknightmusic) August 3, 2015
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https://twitter.com/FreedomJames7/status/628200668726185984
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A Day 61 reminder: See profiles and photos of Aurora #theatershooting victims at: http://t.co/YjFw3ZhJlQ pic.twitter.com/0TWicfDAEo
— Larry Ryckman ☀️ (@larryryckman) August 3, 2015
