The number of victims in the terrible Las Vegas rampage stands at 58 killed and over 500 wounded. Investigation into this horrendous massacre continues while the nation ponders the motives and purpose of the killer, one Stephen Paddock, 64, who put a bullet into his brain as police broke into his barricaded hotel room. An arsenal of weapons was found there, as well as in his home where police also discovered bomb-making material. Paddock’s plans or his ultimate goal are currently unknown. He seems to fall into that unique category of killers who have no criminal history, appear outwardly “normal” and fail to draw attention to themselves prior to their crimes. These are probably some of the most difficult cases that investigators face because the reasons for what they do can often seem trivial and far out of proportion to their crimes. What motivates people to kill innocent strangers? How can they be consumed by so much hatred?
author of "The American Sweeney Todd"
