[Labyrinthos]

You appear to be missing some basic info about Paddock. He was independently wealthy, having made a fortune in real estate. He owned several homes, three airplanes, and was known as a high roller around the casinos.

I told you a billion times not to exaggerate: I have seen several reports that his net worth was in the $2 million range. That is not "independently wealthy," even without children. I have also read that he owned two airplanes, not three, but none since 2009 (repossessed?, and that he was a very low, high roller.

[Windflier]

I told you a billion times not to exaggerate: I have seen several reports that his net worth was in the $2 million range. That is not "independently wealthy,"

LOL. well, you go right on with your theory, then.

Paddock was obviously broke, and committed this massacre for money.

Except for the fact that he had NO escape plan, and NO way to collect his payoff, your theory makes perfect sense.