Cynthia Davis, center, visits the roadside memorial set up for victims of the Colorado shooting massacre across the street from the Century 16 movie theater on Monday, July 30, in Aurora, Colorado. Twelve people were killed in the theater early July 20 during a screening of "The Dark Knight Rises." Suspect James Holmes was taken into custody shortly after the attack. More photos: Colorado movie theater shooting 
People visit the roadside memorial set up for victims of the massacre on Monday. 
Visitors pray around a cross at the memorial across the street from the theater on Saturday, July 28. 
Jeremy Blocker displays a new tattoo honoring the victims. 
Members of Alex Sullivan's family embrace at a memorial across the street from the Century 16 movie theater on Thursday, July 26. 
Hello Kitty-themed flowers are sent to shooting victim Micayla Medek's funeral Thursday in Denver. 
Pallbearers carry Micayla Medek's coffin during her funeral at the New Hope Baptist Church on Thursday. 
People visit a memorial across the street from the Century 16 movie theater on Thursday, July 26, in Aurora, Colorado. 
Angella Aquilis, left, and Maria Olivas mourn together at a makeshift memorial across the street from the Century 16 movie theater Wedesday, July 25. 
Yvonne Amaro, 9, prays for those injured and killed as she visits the memorial on Wednesday. 
Carrie Hensley, left, and Hailee Hensley mourn together on Wednesday. 
Kevin Flynn, left, Aurora Police top brass division chief, and Cmdr. Jack Daluz visit the makeshift memorial. 
A couple embraces as "Dark Knight Rises" star Christian Bale and his wife, Sandra Blazic, wait to place flowers at the memorial on Tuesday. 
Bale places flowers at the memorial while other mourners look on. 
Visitors pay tribute Tuesday, July 24, at the makeshift memorial. 
A cross stands at the makeshift memorial for victims across the street from the Century 16 theater on Tuesday. 
Greg Zanis of Aurora, Illinois, carries two of the 12 crosses he made for a makeshift memorial to the victims of last weekend's mass shooting at the Century 16 movie theater on Sunday, July 22. 
Greg Zanis writes the names of the victims of last weekend's mass shooting on the crosses before erecting them at the memorial across from the Century 16 movie theater on Sunday. Zanis, a carpenter, drove all night from Illinois to deliver the crosses. 
Parishioners pray during morning Mass, remembering victims of the theater shooting, at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church on Sunday. 
Angie Terry of Alabama prays next to a white wooden cross erected for victims. 
A man pauses before the crosses at the memorial near the Century 16 movie theater on Sunday. 
President Barack Obama embraces Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper as Sen. Mark Udall, left, and Sen. Michael Bennet look on during a visit to the University of Colorado Hospital on Sunday. 
Mourners bow their heads in prayer during the vigil for the victims of the Aurora shooting. 
A woman is overcome with emotion during the vigil. 
Tiffany Garcia, right, and her 6-year-old daughter, Angelina Garcia, cry on Saturday, July 21, as they look at a memorial for the victims of Friday's shooting. 
People pray at a cross erected at the makeshift memorial across the street from the Century 16 theater on Saturday. 
Family, friends and former classmates of movie theater shooting victim A.J. Boik gather for a memorial service at Gateway High School on Saturday. 
Boik and his girlfriend were at the midnight showing of 'The Dark Knight Rises' when a gunman killed Boik and 11 other people. 
Movie theater shooting victim A.J. Boik's girlfriend, Lasamoa Croft, center, embraces his mother during the memorial service. 
Eman Alexander, 17, pins a ribbon on his shirt while joining family, friends and former classmates to honor shooting victim A.J. Boik. 
Denise Toepel of Denver sheds tears while visiting a makeshift memorial across the street from the Century 16 movie theater on Saturday, July 21. 
Handwritten signs decorate the makeshift memorial across from the Century 16 movie theater on Saturday. 
Gerald Wright, 24, relights candles that have blown out at the victims' memorial across from the movie theater. 
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jajuan Mangual lowers the American flag on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush to half-mast on Saturday. One U.S. Navy sailor was killed in the shooting and another injured. 
Two women mourn near the theater on Saturday. 
Alicia Prevette, left, and Paul Stepherson attend a vigil for the victims Friday at the Century 16 movie theater. 
A woman lights a candle at a makeshift memorial where the victims of the massacre are mourned. 
Mourners hold hands at a vigil near the theater. 
Mourners hug as they grieve the loss of the victims. 
A group of teenagers stand behind a sign that reads "Strength." 
Dara Anderson, left, and Monique Anderson cry during a candlelight vigil across the street from the crime scene. 
A woman holds a lit candle at a makeshift memorial. 
Marietta Perkins of Denver prays for victims and their families. 
Lonnie Delgado, right, hugs Heaven Leek during a prayer. 
A mourner grieves on the curb during a memorial service. 
People hug during a vigil for the victims. 
Handwritten consolation letters lie beneath flowers at a makeshift memorial. 
Nathan Mendoza, left, and Melissa Clark sit on the grass during a vigil. 
Flags, flowers and candles make up a memorial site. 
Two mourners sit on the ground at a vigil. 
A sign prevents moviegoers from wearing masks or bringing in props to the AMC Arapahoe Crossing 16 movie theater in Aurora. 
A woman looks at a makeshift memorial after attending a candlelight vigil. 
- James Holmes faces 24 counts of first-degree murder, 116 counts of attempted murder
- He was charged Monday
- He is accused of killing 12 people and wounding 58
- Prosecutors have not said whether they will pursue the death penalty
Aurora, Colorado (CNN) -- Colorado movie shooting suspect James Holmes was charged Monday with 24 counts of first-degree murder -- two counts for each of the 12 people killed in the shooting.
Twelve murder counts cite "deliberation," and 12 cite "extreme indifference" to the value of human life.
The 24-year-old former doctoral student was also charged with 116 counts of attempted murder, one count of felony possession of explosive devices and one sentence enhancer.
In addition to the 12 fatalities, he is suspected of wounding 58 moviegoers who had packed a Batman film premiere that began shortly after midnight on July 20.
Holmes to face formal charges today 
The media and the massacre 
Greene: Movie atmosphere was safe 
Shooting victim: 'I forgive you' He is also being held in connection with the subsequent discovery of his booby-trapped apartment, which authorities think he rigged before the massacre in the Century Aurora 16 multiplex.
His next hearing is scheduled for August 9.
Holmes was to be led Monday through an underground tunnel that connects the courthouse to the Arapahoe County Jail, where he has been held in isolation without bail.
In his initial court appearance last Monday, Holmes -- his hair dyed various shades of orange -- appeared dazed and did not speak.
Arapahoe County District Attorney Carol Chambers said last Monday that deciding whether to pursue the death penalty would take some time, since it would involve input from victims and their relatives.
Authorities have remained silent about a possible motive in the case.
A court document filed Friday revealed that Holmes was a patient of a University of Colorado psychiatrist before the attack.
The disclosure was made in a request filed by Holmes' public defenders for authorities to hand over a package he sent to Dr. Lynne Fenton at the university's Anschutz Medical Campus, where he had been studying neuroscience before announcing earlier this month that he was withdrawing from the program.
The package seized by authorities under a July 23 search warrant should remain confidential, protected by the doctor-patient relationship, the request said.
"The materials contained in that package include communications from Mr. Holmes to Dr. Fenton that Mr. Holmes asserts are privileged," said the document. "Mr. Holmes was a psychiatric patient of Dr. Fenton, and his communications with her are protected."
In response, prosecutors asked for Arapahoe County District Judge William Sylvester to deny Holmes' request, saying it contained inaccuracies including claims of media leaks by government officials that in reality may have been fabricated by news organizations.
Sylvester granted a hearing on the request, which is also scheduled for Monday.
Monday's court appearance comes after a weekend of funerals and memorial services for the victims. On Saturday, family and friends gathered outside Dayton, Ohio, to honor Matt McQuinn, who died while shielding his girlfriend from gunfire.
The public gets its first glimpse of James Holmes, 24, the suspect in the Colorado theater shooting during his initial court appearance Monday, July 23. With his hair dyed reddish-orange, Holmes, here with public defender Tamara Brady, showed little emotion. He is accused of opening fire in a movie theater Friday, July 20, in Aurora, Colorado, killing 12 people and wounding 58 others. More photos: Mourning the victims of the Colorado theater massacre 
Police release the official photo from Holmes' booking after the shooting. 
Holmes often had a blank stare during his court appearance Monday, appearing to be in a daze. 
Victims and their relatives and journalists watch the proceedings Monday. 
Flags fly at half-staff Monday at the Arapahoe County Courthouse in Centennial, Colorado, where the movie theater shooting suspect had his first court appearance. The prosecutor held a press conference outside the courthouse. 
Arapahoe County District Attorney Carol Chambers talks to reporters Monday before heading into the courthouse. Chambers said the decision on whether to pursue the death penalty is a long process that involves input from victims and their families. 
Family members of the victims arrive at the courthouse Monday for the suspect's first court appearance. 
The Century Aurora 16 multiplex in Aurora becomes a place of horror after a gunman opened fire Friday in a crowded theater. At least 17 people remained hospitalized late Sunday, July 22, in the shooting rampage that shocked the nation. 
Holmes is accused of opening fire during a midnight screening of the new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight Rises." Holmes purchased four weapons and more than 6,000 rounds of ammunition in recent months, police say. 
Police investigate outside the Century 16 multiplex Saturday, July 21, a day after the mass shooting. Authorities have been tight-lipped about a possible motive in the case. 
Agents search the suspect's car outside the theater. 
Aurora police escort a sand-filled dump truck containing improvised explosive devices removed from Holmes' booby-trapped apartment Saturday. Authorities have said they believe the suspect rigged his place before leaving for the movie theater. 
Police break a window at the suspect's apartment Friday in Aurora. 
Law enforcement officers speak with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, center, outside the suspect's apartment Saturday. 
Law enforcement officers prepare to disarm the booby-trapped apartment Saturday. 
Officials tow cars outside Holmes' apartment Saturday. Police disassembled devices and trip wires set up in the apartment. 
Officers prepare to place an explosive device inside the apartment. 
Debris flies out a window, right, after law enforcement officers detonate an explosive device inside the apartment Saturday. 
People mourn the victims during a vigil behind the theater where a gunman opened fir
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