James Holmes: Timeline of CU e-mails in twelve hours after shooting shows confusion, fear

By Melanie Asmar Fri., Dec. 7 2012 at 8:33 AM

At 9:56 a.m., CU spokeswoman Jacque Montgomery sent out a short statement confirming that Holmes had been a student there. The e-mail included a photo of him.

E-mail July 20 9:56 a.m.

Here's the photo.

E-mail July 20 9:56 a.m. (photo)

A few minutes later, Roberta Aberle, whose LinkedIn profile lists her profession as a senior analytical consultant for the University of Colorado, sent an e-mail to a colleague with this message: "Don't know him, but wouldn't want to if this is valid information."

E-mail July 20 9:58 a.m.

That colleague, Elizabeth Luzier, a nurse and research assistant for the anesthesiology department at CU's medical school, replied with a realization of her own: "He could have done this on campus instead of the movies."

E-mail July 20 10:04 a.m.

Just after 10 a.m., rumors were already circulating among CU staff that Holmes had failed his preliminary exams in June, which prosecutors have said is true and may have contributed to what happened next.

E-mail July 20 10:06 a.m.

Continue for more of our James Holmes-CU e-mail timeline.

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dcCU

I think its odd that Ribera was worried about other students being in danger? Why would she think this since Holmes was in custody? What does she know?

Pesos

@dcCU Because he was friends with 1-2 students in campus. There was a chance they were also dangerous if they were actually associated with Holmes.

dcCU

Very interesting news Pesos. Now it is more clear regarding witnesses that are not ready to be interviewed by defense. something about a P35 motion. I will need to recheck articles and notes. and there are still so many unexplained loose ends. guess we will have to wait until march. thank you for your response.

Jack Thursby

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Well, you wasted others' time with your useless comment, Kierstyn Floyd Bristol.

Brad Aerts

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Mkultra

Nate Cougill

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Slow news year?0

dcCU

see thats the problem! news that supports an incomprehensible incident is deemed unworthy yet very relevant. So, what? you want another catastophe and then the news wouldnt be considered slow, huh Chief?