CENTENNIAL — Prosecutors revealed Wednesday that Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes took photos of the Century 16 theater weeks before the July 20 massacre.

In introducing photos found on Holmes’ cell phone, prosecutors showed that on June 29, July 5 and July 11 Holmes took photos that included the interior of the theater, door hinges and back doors.

Wednesday is the third and last day of testimony in the preliminary hearing for Holmes.

Arapahoe County prosecutors wrapped up their evidence and the defense delined to call any witnesses or make a statement to the court.

The judge will now decide whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial, with a hearing scheduled for Friday. Holmes is accused of killing 12 people and injuring at least 58.

In other photos introduced Wednesday, Aurora police detective Sgt. Matthew Fyles showed images Holmes took of himself the night of the shootings.

In one, marked 6:22 p.m., Holmes was wearing black contact lenses. His hair was dyed red under a black cap, and he stuck out his tongue at the camera.

In another image, he is seen smiling with the muzzle of a Glock handgun in the frame.

Prosecutors told the court they introduced the self photos because they help show Holmes’ “identity, deliberation and extreme indifference.”

An image Holmes took of himself on July 5 shows him posing with an assault rifle and “a majority of the tactical, ballistic gear” he had with him when he was apprehended, Fyles testified.

Another photo shows all of the gear used in the attack — the guns, the body armor, helmet and gas mask — arrayed neatly on Holmes’ bed.

The court also heard Wednesday about items found at the shooting scene.

When officers searched Holmes’ car in the parking lot, they found “road stars” — the spikes thrown on the ground to stop vehicles. They also found a used tear gas can, a Glock with a holster, 2 cases for long guns, an iPhone and a carryall bag.

Fyles testified that police they found four gas masks, although only two belonged to Holmes.

It was also revealed that Holmes used a clip for securing a tablecloth to prop open the door to Theater 9.

The prosecution made its closing arguments Wednesday morning before court recessed.

Holmes “went into a crowded theater,” Deputy District Attorney Karen Pearson told the court. “He deployed tear gas in the theater and began shooting indiscriminately.”

If the AR-15 rifle had not jammed, Pearson said, Holmes would have shot more people. They pointed to all of the ammunition he had brought.

Pearson added: “He picked a venue where there would be people packed in who would have difficulty escaping.”

The defense team, led by attorney Daniel King, told the judge Wednesday that the defense “had a change of position” and would not call witnesses who could speak to Holmes’ mental state.

“Absent a complete waiver of privilege, our ability to present such evidence would be limited,” King said.

Testimony was emotional on Monday, with police officers testifying about first apprehending Holmes and rushing to help victims amid the chaos at the theater. Those present saw surveillance video from that night.

On Tuesday 911 calls from Theater 9 were played, and law enforcement testified about how Holmes had booby-trapped his own and acquired guns and ammunition.

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