Aurora theater shooter James Holmes quickly became a trending topic on Twitter Thursday evening as hundreds of guilty verdicts were read against him.
Home page of @DenverPost right now.
Our story: http://t.co/bESjZEMth8#theatershooting pic.twitter.com/V6YyOKqaJG— Laura Keeney (@LauraKeeney) July 16, 2015
Jury rejects insanity plea—convicts James Holmes of murdering these 12 sons, daughters, wives, husbands, friends. pic.twitter.com/CP19zYKRCy
— Judge Don Willett (@JusticeWillett) July 16, 2015
"Guilty", "Guilty", "Guilty" – CO judge continues to read verdicts to 165 counts in James Holmes murder trial. Jury deliberated 13 hours.
— Brandi Hitt (@ABC7Brandi) July 16, 2015
Guilty verdict in Colorado movie theater shooting trial means James Holmes will be eligible for the death penalty.
— California Brief (@CaliforniaBrief) July 16, 2015
Though Holmes was obviously the center of news coverage in Colorado, there was an incredible outpouring of prayers for the families of his victims, many of whom were present in the courtroom to hear the verdict read.
Verdict reached in #Colorado theater gunman trial. Waiting on victims' families.
— Joel Waldman (@joelwaldmanNEWS) July 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/ColoradoReport/status/621790766277365760
Alex Sullivan's parents enter the Arapahoe County courthouse for #theatershooting trial verdict. Son died in theater. pic.twitter.com/PXI8WrgQJr
— Noelle Phillips (@Noelle_Phillips) July 16, 2015
Victims' families begin arriving at for #TheaterTrial verdict. Jessica Ghawi's parents just came in. "I'm a wreck," says Sandy Phillips.
— Brandon Rittiman (@BrandonRittiman) July 16, 2015
Matt McQuinn's family just heard the verdict in theater shooting case;#JamesHomes guilty of killing Matt & 11 others pic.twitter.com/VmMB3BXUbw
— Layron (LAIR-uhn) Livingston (@LJLiveTV) July 16, 2015
Each life Holmes took is a count of 1st degree murder. Gravity of the loss echoed in every name judge reads. Horrific moments for families.
— Paula Chertok? (@PaulaChertok) July 16, 2015
#LoveToAurora Please remember the Theater Shooting victims and their families.
— nicolevap (@nicolevap) July 16, 2015
Aurora theater shooter found guilty. Hopefully the victims and their families can start to find some kind of closure.
— Matt L. Stephens (@MattStephens) July 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/wildbluebug/status/621813925420466176
Just under 3 years ago, I wrote about John Larimer, victim in Aurora,CO. theater shooting. I hope the guilty verdict brings his family peace
— Joseph Bustos (@JoeBReporter) July 16, 2015
Young, talented sports reporter, Jessica Ghawi, lost her life in the Aurora Theater Shooting. Hoping her family receives justice today.
— Alicia Jessop (@RulingSports) July 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/cattttttt74/status/621812037463617536
I'm glad James Holmes is eligible for the death penalty.What he did was awful. My thoughts have always been with the families of the victims
— Tay Bae ❤️ (@Taylorspelts_) July 16, 2015
I sincerely hope James Holmes gets what he deserves, and the families can finally have some sort of closure.
— Stuart McAllister (@Stu_McAllister) July 16, 2015
Justice is served!! Holmes is guilty of murder in the first degree!! FINALLY!!! Praying for those families affected by this awful tragedy.
— Haley Dinwiddie (@HalesSComet) July 16, 2015
Let's stop posting photos of the man who slaughtered people and injured dozens and honor those who lost their lives pic.twitter.com/dMWVoK5rYp
— Marci Liroff (@marciliroff) July 16, 2015
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