Colorado theater shooter's mom: Silence was cry for help
James Holmes' parents tell jurors their son gave reasons to worry months before deadly massacre
Colorado Movie Theater Massacre
James Holmes' parents try to persuade jury to save him
James Holmes' father took the stand in the sentencing phase of the trial quite literally pleading for his sons life; mother will also testify
The family of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes pleaded with the Colorado court to spare him his life
The family of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes pleaded with the Colorado court to spare him his life. They spoke about a softer side of the mass murderer. Barry Petersen has the story.
After James Holmes was convicted of murder for killing moviegoers in an Aurora, Colo., movie theatre, his sister took the stand to testify in the sentencing phase
After James Holmes was convicted of murder for killing moviegoers in an Aurora, Colo., movie theatre, his sister took the stand to testify in the sentencing phase. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the scene from the courtroom.
James Holmes' sister gets choked up on stand
Trial currently in second phase; prosecutors must clear two more hurdles before Holmes can be sentenced to die
Jurors to decide whether Colorado theater shooter should die
James Holmes' defense attorneys will try to show their client is so mentally ill it would be wrong to execute him
A jury will begin deliberating if Holmes should spend the rest of his life in prison or get the death penalty
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James Holmes has been found guilty of murder after shooting up a crowded theatre in Aurora, Colorado, in 2012
James Holmes has been found guilty of murder after shooting up a crowded theatre in Aurora, Colorado, in 2012. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman discussed the verdict with CBSN.
A jury convicted James Holmes of first-degree murder in the 2012 movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado, that left 12 people dead. CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen reports.
A jury convicted James Holmes of first-degree murder in the 2012 movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado, that left 12 people dead. CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen reports.
James Holmes guilty in Colorado theater shooting
Jury decides James Holmes was sane when he opened fire at an Aurora movie theater in July 2012, killing 12 people and wounding 70 others
Verdict reached in movie theater massacre trial
James Holmes to learn his fate three years after attack at crowded movie premiere that killed 12 people
Fate of Colorado theater gunman in jury's hands
Jurors shown photos of 12 victims before starting to deliberate over whether James Holmes was legally insane when he opened fire in theater
Jury to begin deliberating in Colorado theater shooting case
After making their final arguments, prosecutors and defense lawyers left the fate of James Holmes up to jurors
CBS News Legal Analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with more on what to expect
Closing arguments are scheduled for Tuesday in the trial of the accused shooter in the Colorado theater massacre. CBS News Legal Analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with more on what to expect.
The defense team in the James Holmes trial in Colorado rested its case Friday
The defense team in the James Holmes trial in Colorado rested its case Friday. CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen reports on the trial's developments.
Defense rests in Colorado theater shooting trial
James Holmes' defense argues he was legally insane when he carried out the deadly 2012 attack at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado
Strained family relationships cut to heart of theater gunman's defense
Just before his trial began the parents of Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes begged for him to be spared the death penalty
Doctor says James Holmes' IQ dropped while in custody
Psychologist testified that Holmes' IQ score was above average when he first examined him, but went down after two years in jail
Defense begins case in James Holmes trial
Colorado theater shooter's attorneys will attempt to convince jury Holmes was legally insane when he killed 12, wounded 70 others in 2012 attack
Woman who lost everything caps prosecution in Holmes trial
Colorado woman who lost 6-year-old daughter and unborn child -- and was left paralyzed -- is final witness for prosecution in movie theater massacre trial
James Holmes jury to hear testimony from paralyzed victim
Defense argued forcefully to limit testimony from Ashley Moser, whose 6-year-old daughter was among the slain, because it would be too heart-wrenching
The psychiatrist who was treating James Holmes in the months before he opened fire in a Colorado movie theater testified in court Tuesday
The psychiatrist who was treating James Holmes in the months before he opened fire in a Colorado movie theater testified in court Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen reports.
Psychiatrist: Colorado shooter never revealed violent plans
Despite complaining of having homicidal thoughts, James Holmes never showed any plans to carry them out, his psychiatrist testified
James Holmes' school psychiatrist took the stand Tuesday in the Colorado movie theater shooting case
James Holmes' school psychiatrist took the stand Tuesday in the Colorado movie theater shooting case.
James Holmes' ex-girlfriend testified in front of a jury in the Colorado theater shooting trial
James Holmes' ex-girlfriend testified in front of a jury in the Colorado theater shooting trial. Holmes is the gunman in the 2012 mass shooting inside a movie theater. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with analysis of the trial.
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DOJ seeks death penalty in Mangione case
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DOJ to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione, AG Bondi says
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
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What to know about federal executions as DOJ seeks death penalty for Mangione
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