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In reply to the discussion: A theory about the "assassination attempt" [View all]LeftInTX
(34,726 posts)6. I think he sent them the message about 10 minutes before. If he sent it earlier, they could have thwarted his plans.
The purpose of sending the manifesto was so that people knew why he did it, not so that his plans would be cancelled. He thought he would end up dead. If he ended up dead, no one would have his manifesto. (Phones can be difficult to unlock)
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My understanding is the warning from the family came during the event, or immediately before
Fiendish Thingy
Monday
#4
I think he sent them the message about 10 minutes before. If he sent it earlier, they could have thwarted his plans.
LeftInTX
Monday
#6
Very intelligent people sometimes do very crazy things, e.g., Ted Kaczinsky, the Unabomber -
Ocelot II
Tuesday
#53
So, they knew and Let It Happen On Purpose with no concern for others that may have been hit by gunfire
ChicagoTeamster
Monday
#15
A stretch, but they received advance warning from shooter's family and he was still allowed to check into the hotel
ChicagoTeamster
Tuesday
#51
We don't know that the security team on-site had Allen's name before the incident
Fiendish Thingy
Tuesday
#52
So, if you're misremembering, perhaps you should delete your previous post to avoid the spread of misinformation
Fiendish Thingy
Monday
#28