United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson ‘assassin’ made crucial mistake that showed he was ‘excited to kill the target’

According to a clinical and forensic psychologist, the suspect who allegedly shot and killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a street in New York City made a critical error.

On December 4, just before 7 am, Thompson, 50, was shot and killed, leading to a major manhunt for his attacker.

Based on crucial hints that have surfaced in the days following, police officers throughout New York City have frantically tried to put together the identify of the alleged shooter.

The suspect was seen on surveillance footage at a Starbucks just minutes prior to the incident, which happened near the Hilton Hotel on West 54th Street in Midtown Manhattan.

Additionally, he was observed talking on the phone as he walked along the street after leaving a subway station close to 57th Street.

However, as Thompson was making his way to the Hilton to address a sizable investor meeting, the suspect ambushed him from behind and shot several times, killing the CEO after hitting him in the thigh and back.

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Along with the surveillance photos, the unnamed male was also captured on video allegedly flirting with a hostel staff.

Additionally, the suspect’s mask was pulled down, exposing his entire face, which stands in sharp contrast to the other photos of him taken on the sidewalk and at the Starbucks on West 56th Street.

However, Dr. Leslie Dobson, a forensic and clinical psychologist, told The U.S. Sun that was the killer’s key error.

“If the suspect was not wearing prosthetics, this tells me it was likely an oversight and he was excited to kill the target,” Dobson said.

“He may be new to assassinations, and although psychopathic, this attempt had the ability to raise his emotions just enough to smile.”

The smirking surveillance photo was taken at the hostel before the shooting, and detectives are working to establish a timeline of the suspect’s travels.

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According to Dobson, “psychopaths are also very charismatic, cunning, and manipulative,”

“Even at Starbucks, he likely wanted to be seen in a certain light.”

The suspect’s mask was still pulled up over the majority of his face at the Starbucks, exposing only his eyes and the bridge of his nose.


What we are aware of…

  • The killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson remains at large as the manhunt enters its third day.
  • Security camera images of a smiling man wearing a hooded jacket have been released, while a fake ID, cellphone, and DNA sample have reportedly been found.
  • The killer pulled down his face mask while flirting with a hotel receptionist.
  • Cops believe the assassin used a rare “World War Two spy gun” fitted with a silencer to kill Thompson.
  • The killer fled into Central Park on a bike wearing a backpack, but was later spotted leaving without it.
  • He arrived in New York last month after boarding a Greyhound bus that originated in Atlanta.
  • Terrified CEOs are stepping up their security in the wake of the killing over fears of copycat assassination attempts.
  • A $10,000 reward for any information about the killing is being offered by police.
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In these surveillance photos, Dobson took note of the suspect’s physical attributes and how they contributed to the shooting.

“Individuals who commit these crimes are usually groomed into the role and trained, desperate for money, driven by emotional rage, severely mentally ill, or seeking vengeance,” Dobson said.

“He was well dressed, appropriately groomed, clean and well-fitting stylish clothing, had a phone so he was in communication with someone, shaven face, engaging, all signs that appear to be a pre-meditated murder by a cold and callous individual.”

Timeline of Brian Thompson’s murder

The 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was shot and killed, and his killer is being sought desperately.

Here is everything we now know regarding Thompson’s murder.

December 2: Thompson leaves his Minnesota home to drive to New York City for a Midtown Manhattan investor gathering.

At 6:45 a.m. on December 4, Thompson crosses the street from his hotel to the New York Hilton Midtown, where he is killed by a masked shooter. The culprit was spotted riding away toward Central Park after the execution was captured on camera. A citywide search for the assassin is started by police.

Later that morning on December 4, news surfaced that Thompson, the CEO of the biggest private healthcare provider in America, had been shot. Police posted graphic pictures of the execution, promised a reward for information, and pleaded with New Yorkers to keep an eye out.

Paulette, Thompson’s estranged wife, disclosed on the afternoon of December 4 that her husband had been threatened before to his shooting.

On the afternoon of December 4, police published further unsettling pictures of the suspect placing an order at Starbucks, some of which showed his face. It’s unclear when he visited, but the U.S. Sun revealed the coffee shop was only two blocks from the shooting.

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December 5, morning: According to reports, the assassin left behind live shots and shell casings with the phrases “deny,” “dispose,” and “defend” etched on them. The book Delay, Deny, Defend, which discusses the shortcomings of the healthcare sector, is echoed in these remarks.Regarding the reports, the book’s author had nothing to say.

The suspect is believed to have stayed at a hostel in New York City’s Upper West Side, which is raided by police early on December 5. He is thought to have spent the majority of his time there wearing a mask.

A person of interest in Thompson’s murder is depicted in the morning of December 5. Even though he is wearing a hood in the picture, a bright smile can be seen on his entire face. The probe has yet to result in any arrests.

PIECING IT TOGETHER

The security footage has helped police uncover more evidence as they try to identify the alleged shooter.

More than 48 hours after the killing, many reports surfaced on Friday morning indicating that DNA linked to the murder had been sent to a forensics lab for analysis.

Although the source of the DNA is unknown, police on Thursday searched the HINew YorkCity Hostel on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, where the alleged murderer is thought to have stayed before to the shooting.

According to police, the guy left a water bottle at that Starbucks, which is probably influencing the results of the DNA tests.

According to retired NYPD Lt. Darrin Porcherto, who spoke to Fox Business, this makes him think that the suspect has already been identified by police.

Additionally, police have started to piece together fresh details regarding the suspect’s activities prior to the shooting.

About a week prior to the shooting, the claimed shooter reportedly traveled to New York on a Greyhound bus.

Investigators are investigating where the suspect might have boarded the bus, which left Atlanta.

“We are fully cooperating with authorities on this active investigation,” a representative for Greyhound told The U.S. Sun.

It has now come to light that the suspect used a phony ID and paid for his stay in cash, even though his face was seen in the hostel’s security film.

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The U.S. Sun was informed by Danielle Brumfitt Norris, vice president of Hostelling International USA, that “we are fully cooperating with the NYPD and, as this is an active investigation, can not comment at this time.”

ON THE RUN

Surveillance footage has undoubtedly been crucial to the continuing inquiry in a city with 15,000 cameras.

The suspect was observed sprinting down an alleyway on West 55th Street shortly after the gunshot.

Then he rode away from the scene, toward Central Park.

According to footage from another area of the city, the suspect was seen riding a bike out of the park, but without the bag he had been wearing all morning.

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Although they have not yet located it, police think he disposed of it near Central Park.

The NYPD is offering a $10,000 prize for information that leads to the culprit while the search goes on.

UnitedHealth Group Statement on Brian Thompson

On December 4, while departing a hotel in New York City, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in a heinous assault. UnitedHealth Group, the parent firm, issued the following statement:

We are horrified and saddened by the loss of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a close friend and colleague.

“Everyone who worked with Brian regarded him as a friend and colleague.

“During this trying time, we kindly request your compassion and patience while we work closely with the New York Police Department.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Brian’s family and everyone who knew him well.

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