Conspiracies have existed throughout human history. Goverments throughout history have also repeatedly lied to people. In the wake of entirely stupid explanations for Paddock wealth like he made it playing video poker, it is not a conspiracy theory to imagine other ways to account for his money. That is, of course, using the facts that are currently available.
Benghazi was considered a conspiracy theory, Fast and Furious was considered a conspiracy theory, Clinton cash was considered a conspiracy theory... as it turns out our government was lying out its ass.
See #4. The PTB love whacky far out CTs like “the hidden second massacre at Hooters” because these bogus CTs discredit actual mysteries/possible conspiracies, and permit TPTB to get away with them, since reporters won’t touch ANY of them.
The article says Internet investigations are useful, and one reason conspiracy theories are popular is that we have seen real conspiracies.
The fact that the Las Vegas Massacre has dropped off the radar does make me wonder.
It may be as simple as Vegas interests communicating to others in the establishment media universe that this story is “not helpful”.