Cinema gunman asked if children were hurt in attack

Batman cinema gunman James Holmes asked police: “There weren’t any children hurt, were there?” hours after his arrest.

Cinema gunman asked if children were hurt in attack

A dazed-sounding Holmes asked the question in a video played for jurors, which showed two detectives interviewing him at the Aurora Police Department in Colorado, USA, about two hours after the July 2012 attack, which killed 12 people and injured 70 others.

Detective Chuck Mehl said later that Holmes had seen a Crimes Against Children Unit sign in the police station, which might have prompted the question.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited