Summary

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a premeditated attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown before speaking at an investor conference.

The gunman, still at large, fired multiple times, leaving shell casings marked with the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.”

Authorities suggest Thompson was targeted but remain unclear on the motive. His wife confirmed prior threats against him.

Analysts speculate a possible vendetta tied to his company. The case raises questions about executive security, as Thompson lacked personal protection despite known risks.

  • @rumba@lemmy.zip
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    7 days ago

    Are you really suggesting

    nope, just toying around with the concept, figured it would be about 3/5 on the joke scale.

    edit: Though if you really wanted to get into it, the words scribed on the casings might direct you to a likely solution. *

    • Flying Squid
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      -227 days ago

      Or the words on the casings are intended to direct you to the wrong solution. Because, again in the real world, people who commit premeditated crimes throw police off the scent intentionally.

      • @rumba@lemmy.zip
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        147 days ago

        Ehh, I think Occam would have the better of that here.

        In any case. (no pun intended) Maybe they’ll spend a few minutes reflecting on the own mortality while they’re ripping us off thinking there’s no recourse.

      • sepi
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        127 days ago

        Ah yes. “The murderer must be playing 5d chess to fool people” angle. It’s an angle, but not a reasonable one. How much Scooby Doo have you watched?