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Originally posted by CovertOperator
With the apartment being rigged to blow (obviously) it seems really clear that he or someone wanted police or anyone else to enter the unit in order to shut the music off and thereby blowing the building up. Perhaps to destroy additional evidence or ???
Originally posted by visualmiscreant
Obviously, you've done your homework. Coverup? I don't know.
Your methods seem sound though, and as this thing goes along, perhaps there were others who had saved those web pages or taken screenshots. Perhaps they are members and your thread will bring them out. Nice work though; I like the way you think...
Originally posted by Maroboduus
Originally posted by visualmiscreant
Obviously, you've done your homework. Coverup? I don't know.
Your methods seem sound though, and as this thing goes along, perhaps there were others who had saved those web pages or taken screenshots. Perhaps they are members and your thread will bring them out. Nice work though; I like the way you think...
I know for a fact the original story stated that he had 2 roommates. It was one of the first things (of which there are now an absurd number) that alerted me to the discrepancies in this case (for reasons that i've posted elsewhere).
If you truly think there is no cover-up, or are on the fence, i ask you to please read my posts beginning at the bottom of this page:
www.abovetopsecret.com...edit on 23-8-2012 by Maroboduus because: rambling
Originally posted by longlostbrother
You're main point is that the police were there quickly. So? They ID'd him quickly. So? Where you there? Unless you were it's pretty hard to know what exactly happened. Assuming, which you are, that the speed of their response is EVIDENCE of something untoward is absurd and.... Not evidence of conspiracy.
This is very flimsy stuff.
Originally posted by Maroboduus
The main point is they IMMEDIATELY identified Holmes as the shooter when they arrived, despite all of the chaos.
OK, no big deal. So how did they immediately ID him as the shooter? Well, the police said, we ID'ed him so quickly because he was wearing a gas mask and carrying a rifle and wearing full body armor while he stood beside his car. Makes sense, right?
Originally posted by CinnamonHearts
reply to post by usernameconspiracy
The scariest thing out of all of that, is that so many people think he's guilty. Based on what? I do not know exactly what happened that night. He may very well be guilty, but obviously, until I see actual proof (not the words of some "anonymous source"), he's innocent. I'm curious to know how those who do believe he's guilty, justify that. I tried to discuss this with my friends, but they bit my head off.
Originally posted by xerrnoip
Originally posted by Maroboduus
The main point is they IMMEDIATELY identified Holmes as the shooter when they arrived, despite all of the chaos.
OK, no big deal. So how did they immediately ID him as the shooter? Well, the police said, we ID'ed him so quickly because he was wearing a gas mask and carrying a rifle and wearing full body armor while he stood beside his car. Makes sense, right?
another thing to consider there- if the cops seen him holding the gun, that would be considered an immediate threat considering what was happening, they most likely would of shot him. I think even seeing him in the armor and mask they wouldn't be sure if he was concealing a weapon and would of shot him. I thought I read they found him in the car though? Not standing outside of it.
Was reading this list of spree killers; en.wikipedia.org...:_Americas and in most cases they commit suicide or are shot down, or they leave the scene and are found later. Couple of the insane killers were in wars. Most of them had a motive or rage- bullied, heartbreak/love, money, lost jobs, drugs. Most had a history of violence. None really fit Holmes past, so I guess this is what makes this case seem unusual.
I know they are claiming he has schizophrenia now, most of the time with schizophrenics they have a specific person/s or group they are paranoid about. Usually if they are the violent type, they go and kill someone they think is threatening or conspiring against them. There's still a motive even if it's only in their heads.
Another notable observation, or significant omission, is the lack of any mention that the suspect’s apartment was rigged with explosives. It has been publicly reported that the suspect warned officers early during his custody at the scene. Despite this alleged warning, note that an officer departs the crime scene at 0117, destined for the suspect’s residence (although to a notably different address), likely to watch for other possible suspects returning to that location.
"It clearly looks like a deranged individual. He had his hair painted red, he said he was 'The Joker,' obviously the enemy of Batman," New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said Friday at a press conference.
Two federal law enforcement officials confirmed to ABC News the details of The Joker costume.
What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?
One of the most disturbing and puzzling characteristics of schizophrenia is the sudden onset of its psychotic symptoms. The following are the most common symptoms of schizophrenia. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
Distorted perception of reality (i.e., difficulty telling dreams from reality)
Confused thinking (i.e., confusing television with reality)
Detailed and bizarre thoughts and ideas
Suspiciousness and/or paranoia (fearfulness that someone, or something, is going to harm them)
Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not real such as hearing voices telling them to do something)
Delusions (ideas that seem real but are not based in reality)
Extreme moodiness
Severe anxiety and/or fearfulness
Flat affect (lack of emotional expression when speaking) or inability to manage emotions
Difficulty in performing functions at work and/or school
Exaggerated self-worth and/or unrealistic sense of superiority of one's self
Social withdrawal (severe problems in making and keeping friends )
Disorganized or catatonic behavior (suddenly becoming agitated and confused, or sitting and staring, as if immobilized)
Odd behaviors
medicalcenter.osu.edu...
Originally posted by longlostbrother
reply to post by Kentucky
Your post is all over the shop.
His behaviour is totally consistent with someone that's had a sudden mental breakdown, brought on by schizophrenia:
What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?
One of the most disturbing and puzzling characteristics of schizophrenia is the sudden onset of its psychotic symptoms. The following are the most common symptoms of schizophrenia. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
Distorted perception of reality (i.e., difficulty telling dreams from reality)
Confused thinking (i.e., confusing television with reality)
Detailed and bizarre thoughts and ideas
Suspiciousness and/or paranoia (fearfulness that someone, or something, is going to harm them)
Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not real such as hearing voices telling them to do something)
Delusions (ideas that seem real but are not based in reality)
Extreme moodiness
Severe anxiety and/or fearfulness
Flat affect (lack of emotional expression when speaking) or inability to manage emotions
Difficulty in performing functions at work and/or school
Exaggerated self-worth and/or unrealistic sense of superiority of one's self
Social withdrawal (severe problems in making and keeping friends )
Disorganized or catatonic behavior (suddenly becoming agitated and confused, or sitting and staring, as if immobilized)
Odd behaviors
medicalcenter.osu.edu...
That's pretty much Holmes to a T.
As for a few witnesses saying there were multiple shooters, well, you pretty much explain that yourself... people in these situations get things wrong, frequently. Other than a few initial witnesses statements there's no other evidence. And even less evidence of him having anything more than a one bedroom apartment, much less a roommate.
You also jump to the same silly conclusion a lot of the conspiracy minded folks on ATS have: his behaviour doesn't make sense - evidence of a conspiracy.
It should be fairly evident that someone that shoots up a cinema isn't rational.
Unless you're saying, "the shooting and the bombs were rational; the getting caught wasn't" - which to me is a pretty insane conclusion.
Originally posted by djr33222
Originally posted by longlostbrother
reply to post by Kentucky
Your post is all over the shop.
His behaviour is totally consistent with someone that's had a sudden mental breakdown, brought on by schizophrenia:
What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?
One of the most disturbing and puzzling characteristics of schizophrenia is the sudden onset of its psychotic symptoms. The following are the most common symptoms of schizophrenia. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
Distorted perception of reality (i.e., difficulty telling dreams from reality)
Confused thinking (i.e., confusing television with reality)
Detailed and bizarre thoughts and ideas
Suspiciousness and/or paranoia (fearfulness that someone, or something, is going to harm them)
Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not real such as hearing voices telling them to do something)
Delusions (ideas that seem real but are not based in reality)
Extreme moodiness
Severe anxiety and/or fearfulness
Flat affect (lack of emotional expression when speaking) or inability to manage emotions
Difficulty in performing functions at work and/or school
Exaggerated self-worth and/or unrealistic sense of superiority of one's self
Social withdrawal (severe problems in making and keeping friends )
Disorganized or catatonic behavior (suddenly becoming agitated and confused, or sitting and staring, as if immobilized)
Odd behaviors
medicalcenter.osu.edu...
That's pretty much Holmes to a T.
As for a few witnesses saying there were multiple shooters, well, you pretty much explain that yourself... people in these situations get things wrong, frequently. Other than a few initial witnesses statements there's no other evidence. And even less evidence of him having anything more than a one bedroom apartment, much less a roommate.
You also jump to the same silly conclusion a lot of the conspiracy minded folks on ATS have: his behaviour doesn't make sense - evidence of a conspiracy.
It should be fairly evident that someone that shoots up a cinema isn't rational.
Unless you're saying, "the shooting and the bombs were rational; the getting caught wasn't" - which to me is a pretty insane conclusion.
So his behavior is totally consistent with a mental breakdown brought on by Schizophrenia?
How would you know?
Are you a certified mental health professional who has met James Holmes face to face? Or perhaps you have studied the epistemological aspects of the Diagnostics and Statistics Manual for Mental Disorders, and cross-referenced your expert observations of the person in question with the current definitions of the DSM 4?
Also, how would you know who shot up the movie theatre? I suppose you have witnesses who can positively identify Holmes as the shooter? No? Perhaps you have some security camera footage that will prove Holmes was the man in question through facial analysis? No? Hmm... You definitely have the forensics and ballistics evidence that prove there was a lone gunman and that that individual was Mr. Holmes?
I'll wait..edit on 31-8-2012 by djr33222 because: (no reason given)