Figure a trial for a shooting in California costing at least $25,000 a day taking about two weeks. With a life sentence at $35,000 a year prison cost, plus surgery, rehab, and possible physical therapy.
Two to three mil, easy. One .22 bullet, 40 grains (max) or 12 to the ounce = $60 million / ounce of proven value, never mind the worth of the potential victim.
Now that's financial leverage. Beats gold cold!
Fiscal Pistology fer sure....:o)