The motive for Stephen Paddock's deadly shooting spree that claimed 60 lives and injured hundreds more remains a mystery. Newly released FBI reports reveal that Paddock may have been angry about casinos cutting back on perks offered to high-rollers like himself. Paddock's behavior leading up to the shooting has also been analyzed by body language expert Dr. Jack Brown. He identified Paddock's anxiety and forced casual posture, such as his rocking back and forth outside the elevator, as signs that something was not right. Dr. Brown also noted a specific expression that he described as "spooky," indicating low empathy and sincerity, similar to that of convicted serial killers and world leaders like Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Despite these insights, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department cautions against speculating on a specific motive, explaining that it causes more harm to the victims of the attack. The FBI and investigators have similarly been unable to determine a clear motive behind Paddock's actions. As we remember the tragedy of the 1 October shooting, it serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and vigilance in identifying concerning behavior.