The notebook of James Holmes
The notebook of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes, previously in the possession of a psychiatrist, was released to the public on May 27, 2015. It had been submitted as evidence in his trial a day earlier. The 2012 mass shooting at the Aurora, Colorado theater left 12 dead and 70 other injured.
The notebook of James Holmes
"What is the meaning of life?" "What is the meaning of death?"
Details from the notebook illustrate Holmes' erratic thinking, particularly with questions and symbols like this.
The notebook of James Holmes
"Insight into the Mind of Madness"
Prosecutors believe Holmes' writings show he planned the July 2012 massacre at the theater in Aurora, Colorado.
The notebook of James Holmes
"Can a person have both no value AND be ultimately good AND/OR ultimately evil in value?"
Defense lawyers are trying to prove that Holmes was insane at the time of the shooting.
The notebook of James Holmes
Holmes wrote the word "Why?" repeatedly on several pages in the notebook.
The notebook of James Holmes
Holmes wrote the word "Why?" over and over again in the notebook.
The notebook of James Holmes
Holmes wrote the word "Why?" repeatedly on several pages in the notebook.
The notebook of James Holmes
A list headlined "Case the Place"
Some of Holmes' writings seem to show specific details of his plans for a mass shooting.
The notebook of James Holmes
His notes indicate that he contemplated an airport venue, but seemed to rule out for security reasons and because it would send the wrong message.
The notebook of James Holmes
"The mind is a prison of uncertainty," is one of many cryptic sentences that can be found in the notebook.
The notebook of James Holmes
This page shows that Holmes may have settled on a movie theater to launch his plan stating, "What better place to case than that of an inconspicuous entertainment facility?"
The notebook of James Holmes
This sketch indicates he considered response time by authorities.
The notebook of James Holmes
"Alternatives to death: 1) Ignore the problem"
The notebook was sent by Holmes to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center.
The notebook of James Holmes
It was received by Dr. Lynne Fenton, whose care Holmes was under.
The notebook of James Holmes
Holmes lists further "alternatives to death".
The notebook of James Holmes
"Self diagnosis of a Broken Mind"
Holmes had been studying in a neuroscience program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center.
The notebook of James Holmes
Holmes lists further possible diagnoses including schizophrenia, adjustment disorder, and restless leg syndrome.
The notebook of James Holmes
James Holmes pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Prosecutors believe he was sane at the time of the shooting.