Federal law enforcement officials are still struggling to understand Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to shoot former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Despite cracking his phone and searching his computer, they have found little to help them comprehend his motives. Crooks seems to have left a minimal digital footprint, with few social media profiles to investigate. However, recent details have emerged about his online activities.
CNN reports that Crooks had been researching upcoming political rallies for both Trump and President Biden, as well as for other political figures and events. Additionally, he had looked into information about the Democratic National Convention and had searched for resources related to depressive crisis treatment. Interestingly, he also had a copy of the arrest photo of Ethan Crumbley, a school shooter from Michigan, on his phone. The last search on his phone was for porn, which doesn’t provide much insight into his motives.
It is worth noting that Crooks had two cell phones, with only one being cracked by authorities. The contents of the other phone remain a mystery, raising questions about whether it has been thoroughly investigated. Despite these new details, officials are still puzzled about Crooks’ motives for the attempted assassination of the former president. While some believe he may have been planning a mass shooting, the choice of a political rally as a target is unusual.
The lack of a clear motive has led to speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding the shooting. It is uncertain whether a satisfying explanation will ever be reached. The unusual circumstances of the Trump shooting have left many unanswered questions, adding to the mystery of the event.
