On the night of October 1, 2017, the Route 91 Harvest music festival became the site of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old high-stakes gambler, opened fire from a suite on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, killing 60 and injuring hundreds more in a horrific 10-minute attack. In this episode, Sean, Jorge, and Eric take a closer look at the chilling timeline of events, the unanswered questions.
The boys explore the life of Stephen Paddock, a man who outwardly appeared affluent and unremarkable but harbored deep isolation and paranoia. They detail his meticulous planning for the attack—transporting over 20 suitcases of firearms and ammunition to his hotel room, scouting other major events like Lollapalooza, and setting up surveillance cameras to monitor the hallway outside his suite. Despite these calculated actions, his motive remains a mystery even after an exhaustive year-long FBI investigation.
the boys recount the chaos on the festival grounds as gunfire rained down, leaving 22,000 concertgoers scrambling for their lives. They delve into the police response, including the bravery of hotel security guard Jesus Campos, who was shot in the leg while helping pinpoint the shooter’s location, and the SWAT team’s eventual breach of Paddock’s room.
Beyond the timeline, Sean, Jorge, and Eric address the long-lasting effects of this tragedy. They examine the debates over bump stocks, which allowed Paddock’s weapons to mimic automatic fire, and how this event shaped conversations around gun control in America.
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