Art From Tragedy

This is part of a weekly series published fresh on Thursdays.

Life in Prison, No Parole for Aurora Theater Shooter

After 65 days of testimony, the jury in the Aurora theater trial could not reach a unanimous decision on the death penalty. James Eagan Holmes will be sentenced to life in prison, without possibility of parole. 

Aurora Theater Shooting Trial Proceeds to Death Penalty Phase

With Monday's ruling, the jury moves one step closer to deciding the fate of the gunman in the Aurora theater massacre. 

Jury Finds Defendant Guilty in Aurora Theater Shootings

After just 13 hours of deliberation, the jury found James Eagan Holmes guilty on all 165 counts in the 2012 Aurora theater shootings.

Aurora Trial Journal: A Survivor’s Thoughts (Part 6)

As the trial for the Aurora theater shooting suspect continues, survivor Marcus Weaver is journaling about his life post-tragedy for 5280.

Aurora Trial Journal: A Survivor’s Thoughts (Part 5)

As the trial for the Aurora theater shooting suspect continues, survivor Marcus Weaver is journaling about his life post-tragedy for 5280.

Aurora Trial Journal: A Survivor’s Thoughts (Part 4)

As the trial for the Aurora theater shooting suspect continues, survivor Marcus Weaver is journaling about his life post-tragedy for 5280.

Aurora Theater Trial Defendant’s Journal Released

The 34-page notebook—which the defendant mailed to a psychiatrist the day before the shooting—offers a terrifying glimpse into the mind of the alleged killer.

How to Give Back to the Aurora Community

As the Aurora theater trial gets underway, here are a few funds and foundations to aid survivors and carry on the work of those lost in the shootings.

Aurora Trial Journal: A Survivor’s Thoughts (Part 3)

As the trial for the Aurora theater shooting suspect draws near, survivor Marcus Weaver is journaling about his life post-tragedy for 5280.

Aurora Trial Journal: A Survivor’s Thoughts (Part 2)

As the trial for the Aurora theater shooting suspect draws near, survivor Marcus Weaver is journaling about his life post-tragedy for 5280.

Has Dudley Brown Finally Gone Too Far?

The polarizing gun advocate has apparently decided that alienating some key allies is a worthwhile strategy.

Aurora Trial Journal: A Survivor’s Thoughts (Part 1)

As the trial for the Aurora theater shooting suspect draws near, survivor Marcus Weaver is journaling about his life post-tragedy for 5280.

My Arrhythmia

Why, two years after her death, I can’t let go of Jessica Ghawi—and don’t want to.

15 Minutes With…Aurora Interim Police Chief Terry Jones

This is part of an ongoing series in which we chat with someone who's making Colorado a more interesting place to live.

Rant & Rave: One-Note Politicians and LGBTQ Equality

Remembering Aurora: Three Ways to Honor the Victims This Weekend

In Her Words: The Medical Resident

In Her Words: The Counselor

Aurora: The Days That Followed

Gun-Control Debate Heats Up Across Colorado

One state representative wants to make it easier for nonviolent felons to buy weapons and the County Sheriffs of Colorado come out against Democratic measures in Colorado's legislature.

Rant & Rave: Cinemark USA and High-Capacity Magazine Bans