So…what about mind-controlled patsies?
(This is Part-13 in a series; for Part-14, click here; for Part-12, click here.)
People have been speculating that Thomas Crooks, the kid accused of shooting Trump, was mind-controlled.
I could pick a number of other examples. For instance, Sirhan Sirhan.
But I once wrote extensively about the James Holmes mass murder case. So I went back in my files and brought out my notes on Holmes.
There were many debatable details about the case at the time. There were also suggestions about Holmes’ mental state.
To begin with, here is Chat GPT reciting the story of the shooting that shocked America:
James Eagan Holmes: Born on December 13, 1987, in San Diego, California. Holmes was a graduate student in neuroscience at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. He was described as a quiet and introverted individual.
The Shooting
Event: [On July 20, 2012] The shooting occurred during a midnight screening of the film "The Dark Knight Rises" at the Century 16 movie theater in Aurora.
Weapons and Gear: Holmes was armed with multiple firearms, including an AR-15 rifle, a Remington 870 Express Tactical shotgun, and a Glock 22 handgun. He was also dressed in tactical clothing, including a ballistic helmet, a bullet-resistant vest, and protective gear.
Casualties: 12 people were killed, and 70 others were injured, making it one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.
Aftermath and Arrest
Arrest: Holmes was apprehended by police outside the theater within minutes of the shooting. He did not resist arrest and informed the police that his apartment was rigged with explosives.
Apartment: His apartment was indeed booby-trapped with homemade explosives, which took law enforcement several days to disarm safely.
Legal Proceedings
Charges: Holmes was charged with 24 counts of first-degree murder (two counts for each of the 12 people killed) and 140 counts of attempted murder (two counts for each of the 70 people injured), among other charges.
Mental Health: The defense argued that Holmes was suffering from severe mental illness, specifically schizophrenia, and pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. However, the prosecution maintained that Holmes was sane and fully aware of his actions.
Trial: The trial began on April 27, 2015. After a lengthy trial, the jury found Holmes guilty on all counts on July 16, 2015.
Sentencing: Holmes was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on August 7, 2015. The jury could not reach a unanimous decision on the death penalty, resulting in the automatic life sentence.
Impact
The shooting led to renewed debates over gun control laws, mental health care, and security measures in public spaces. It also had a profound impact on the survivors, victims' families, and the community of Aurora.—end of Chat GPT statement—
What follows are excerpts from my notes at the time of the Aurora shooting. As you’ll see, I’m not trying to make a slam-dunk case that Holmes was a mind-controlled patsy. The notes are wide-ranging.
I present material drawn from several sources to sketch out possibilities, parallels: