Lecture Notes: Investigation of Thomas Crooks and the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

Overview

• Incident: Attempted assassination of Donald Trump on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.
• Perpetrator: Thomas Crooks, a college student from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
• Outcome: One rally attendee killed, two others injured, including Trump.
• Investigation: Motive remains unknown; various theories and claims investigated.

Investigation Details

Public Perception and Initial Reactions

• Thomas Crooks was perceived as a mild-mannered, regular teenager by friends, neighbors, and teachers.
• Public narratives depicted him as a loner and outcast, which many who knew him dispute.

Claims of a Larger Conspiracy

• Private Investigator: Doug Hagman claims Crooks was part of a larger criminal network.
  • Used geofencing techniques to identify multiple electronic devices linked to Crooks at various locations.
  • Suggests suppression of information by authorities, including rapid cremation of Crooks' body and encrypted overseas accounts.

Contradictory Views

• Local Opinions: Many in Bethel Park express sympathy for Crooks.
• Congressional Investigation: Led by Congressman Clay Higgins, who believes Crooks acted alone but acknowledges the mystery remains.

Background of Thomas Crooks

• School Life: Described as a normal student, friendly and not isolated.
  • Former guidance counselor and teachers express disbelief over his actions.
  • Reported to have frequented a gun range 43 times in the year before the incident.
• Family and Personal Life: Family remains private and reclusive post-incident.

Key Individuals and Perspectives

• Doug Hagman: Private investigator who supports the theory of a criminal network.
• Clay Higgins: Congressman investigating the incident asserts Crooks acted alone.
• Xavier Harmon: Former teacher who recalls Crooks as a gifted and well-mannered student.
• Community Members: Express surprise and disbelief at Crooks' actions.

Unresolved Questions and Theories

• Motive: Still unknown; theories range from mental instability to external influence.
• Influence of Evil: Some speculate on spiritual and moral deterioration as a factor.
• Future Investigations: Hopes for further clarity under new FBI leadership.

Conclusion

• The case remains unsolved and debated, with contrasting views on Crooks' actions and motivations.
• Community and investigators continue to search for answers, though the truth may remain elusive.