It’s devastating to watch.
To look at this human’s face and realize how quickly something can snap, and how fragile life is. That this guy, so average in every way aside from his hair and the very troubled and troubling expressions on his face, could cause so much pain to so many… It’s almost too much to comprehend.
What do you think of this first look at Holmes? Do his facial expressions seem those of a man in the middle of a psychotic break? Or does he seem like he may be putting on an act in order to increase the likelihood of an insanity defense?
Ultimately, we need to ask ourselves whether the fascination with Holmes is healthy—is this a study in how to prevent further crimes, or are we making him a celebrity and giving him what he may want, the life and notoriety of The Joker?
“Mostly, we are terrified of terror without cause. It feeds no agenda, it supports no doctrine, its takes no side. The pitiful attempt to assign it purpose reveals our darkest fears-that sometimes evil has no design. Sometimes, it has no rhyme or reason.”
Aurora: No Rhyme or Reason…What We Really Fear
http://johncaelan.quebb.net/2012/07/aurora-no-rhyme-or-reason-what-we-really-fear/
This is what I can observe in this video: He looks dazed. His breathing does not look rapid, nor shallow, the opposite (usually) when in physical or emotional distress. His facial expressions in reaction to the accusations stated look ‘disconnected’ to me. He does not appear to be making eye contact with any of the people around him. I cannot look at this person and tell what he’s thinking. There is a tremendous, valid, urgent, human need to do something, anything, when faced with horrors like this. But, absolutely no one, not a seasoned psychiatrist, not your parent, not your… Read more »
I just want everyone to know the word crazy is a pejorative especially if Holmes is suffering from some kind of mental illness. Crazy, insane, pyscho etc are all words that contribute to the stigma of mental illness and causes individuals to not get help. I’m not saying what Holmes did is rational in any circumstance but we have to be careful with the words we use to describe people. Actions are slightly less sensitive. Lastly you can’t “pretend to be crazy”. I’ve been in several psych wards as a patient. Any professional can tell you within five minutes if… Read more »
Well said.
That guy is probably chock full of medication right now.
seems to me as if charles manson got similiar attention. i think we all want to know what is behind the face. but how do we handle someone who did not want to die after this attack. it almost seems as if he will become a cult leader in how to kill and yet survive. he really seems like a character in a violent video game.
Dude looks triggered. How could anyone do such a heinous thing and not be crazy? Isn’t that the definition?