The initial burst target was apparently the fuel tanks.
Purpose was to cause major explosion and crowd would move closer to the hotel and not be able to figure out the source of explosions / firing. Instead of knowing the approximate location fire came from people would be clueless and not sure where to go.
Sheriff today implied that they believe it was a conspiracy given the complexity and components.
“...believe it was a conspiracy given the complexity and components.”
The money transfers to the Philipines and his shady wife add to that. Along with his constant moving around the country, prior work history, lots of cash, not much known about the guy, etc.
But - if he was just some lonely rich guy that had spiraled down into madness with his medications - with a computer and enough time and all his money I think all of this could be figured out fairly easily. After 9-11 I was on the lookout for possible local targets. After thinking about things long enough it didn’t seem to be that difficult to come up with some ideas on causing some massive problems.