An ex-girlfriend of the Las Vegas explosion suspect recently shared text messages with the FBI that shed light on his behavior leading up to the tragic event. The suspect, Matthew Livelsberger, had reached out to Alicia Arritt just days before the New Year's Day explosion outside President-elect Trump's Las Vegas hotel. Arritt and Livelsberger had dated from 2018 to 2021, but had since moved on from their relationship.
Arritt described Livelsberger as a kind and generous man who had supported her during a difficult time, even buying her a house when her mother fell ill. However, she was unaware of Livelsberger's alleged plans to take his own life inside a rented Tesla Cybertruck loaded with explosives.
Livelsberger, a former Green Beret who served in the military for 19 years, had reportedly undergone two back surgeries and suffered from a traumatic brain injury after a tour in the Middle East. Arritt mentioned that she noticed a change in Livelsberger's behavior following his return from the Middle East, attributing it to untreated depressive symptoms.
Arritt, who had previously served as an Army nurse, shared details of her relationship with Livelsberger, including a photo taken during their time at a 'spy school' in Washington state. Livelsberger had remarried after their breakup, but his second wife, Jennifer Davis, had recently ended their relationship amid accusations of infidelity.
The FBI had visited Arritt in Colorado Springs following the explosion, seeking information about Livelsberger's activities leading up to the incident. Arritt cooperated with the authorities, providing them with text messages and details of her interactions with Livelsberger.
The tragic events surrounding Livelsberger's actions have left those who knew him grappling with shock and disbelief. Arritt expressed her sorrow and uncertainty, reflecting on whether she could have intervened to prevent the devastating outcome.
