The sickening tweets of internet users with 'crushes' on Batman killer James Holmes

To most of America, James Holmes, the man accused of gunning down 12 people and wounding 58 others in a crowded movie theater, is the picture of a hideous monster -- with his orange-dyed hair and blank, taunting stare.

But dozens of women -- and men -- on Twitter think he's 'kinda cute' and even 'hot.'



In deplorable tweets, they comment on the accused mass murder's facial features, his hair and his eyes -- becoming his virtual groupies just days after the horrific killings in Aurora, Colorado, that shocked the nation.

Shocking: James Holmes (pictured in court, left, and in his 2006 Westview High School yearbook, right,) has become an object of attraction for some women who show signs of 'Bonnie and Clyde Syndrome'



Deplorable: These Twitter users have begun glorifying the man accused of killing 12 people and wounding 58 others

The tendency of some people to be sexually attracted to mass murderers is rare, but it's common enough that psychologists have a term for it -- hybristophilia or 'Bonnie and Clyde Syndrome.'

The 'Bonnies' find dangerous men alluring, psychologists say, despite the inherent personal peril being near them, reports pop culture blog Jezebel .



'James Holmes is kinda hot,' Chelseah Montani tweeted within hours of his mug shot being made public.



'Damn and James Holmes was kinda cute too #next' chimed in user @dartersauce.

'How many people are judging me for thinking James Holmes is hot? I want to write him letters when he goes to prison,' tweeted Henry Valentine.

Tragedy: Two daughters of shooting victim Gordon Cowden embrace one another as another daughter leaves messages on a cross at the memorial built at the movie theater in Aurora, Colorado

Others commented on his shocking orange-dyed locks.

Stell Teo says: 'James Holmes's hair quite cute. Me LIKE.'

'Call me crazy but James Holes is kinda cute... #ginger,' says user @annush1

The comments did not come without rebuke from other twitter users.



' Just saw a girl tweet that said James Holmes was sort of cute. What a disgusting thing to say,' Lesley Cooper tweeted.

When a twitter user said, 'Is it weird that I thought George Zimmerman & James Holmes were cute. YESS!' a friend replied, 'People like this should be locked up TOO!'



The tweets emerge one day after an outpouring of disgust and anger following the creation of Facebook pages paying tribute to alleged Colorado shooter James Holmes.



Although some social media users have 'liked' the pages, it has led to comments deriding the anonymous online posts in wake of the tragedy.



Disorder: This sentiment is rare, but it is common enough that psychologists have given it a name -- 'hybristophilia,' or the attraction to dangerous people



Clean-cut: This photo shows Holmes in his 2005 Westview High School yearbook

On July 20, 12 people died and 58 were injured after a gunman randomly sprayed the audience at a midnight showing of 'The Dark Knight Rises' at a movie at a theater in Aurora, Colorado.

Dozens of fan pages have sprung up with one, the James Holmes fan club, created less than two days after the massacre.

On these, the accused shooter is described as a 'misunderstood man', 'entertainer' and 'monarch'.



Internet memes have also been created - one is a mocked-up picture of Holmes as a military veteran receiving a medal from President Obama.

Another uses a picture of the Joker from the last Batman movie and reads: 'It's simple, we kill the audience.'



Although there have been supporters, others have posted their disgust and fury.

Jennifer Lambert wrote: 'I pray that there is a special place in hell reserved for James Holmes, and to the person responsible for this page, I hope there is a spot reserved for you too!'

In a statement to MailOnline, Facebook said: 'We are deeply saddened by the tragedy in Aurora, CO and our sympathies go out to the families and loved ones of the victims.

'And while these particular pages are distasteful and unpopular, we are heartened that the vast majority of activity on Facebook surrounding this tragedy has been focused on helping the community cope and beginning the healing process in the wake of these events.'

Tribute pages in memory of victims were being used by family, friends and strangers to pass on condolences and support. The social network has also been used for fundraising to help survivors pay medical bill.



After a brief court appearance on Monday, Holmes is back in solitary confinement.

