He was found barely a few hours away, with a manifesto, ID used in the shooting, and possibly the gun itself on him in a random McDonald's with his entire internet history wide open filled with easily found political quotes and ideologies, and "friends" from his past already weighing in about him.
Either he was trying to get caught or its a complete conjuration from the Feds to stop the egg on their face.
Also, there is a certain point where if you think you are smart, you will make a lot of stupid mistakes thinking you are smarter than the people coming after you. It has been the doom of a ton of "smart" killers in history.
Why did he not flee the country? I dont understand this at all.
He was found barely a few hours away, with a manifesto, ID used in the shooting, and possibly the gun itself on him in a random McDonald's with his entire internet history wide open filled with easily found political quotes and ideologies, and "friends" from his past already weighing in about him.
Either he was trying to get caught or its a complete conjuration from the Feds to stop the egg on their face.
None of it makes sense. This guy isn't an idiot, he should have known places to get rid of all that shit where it never would have been found.
He was supposedly booksmart. It doesn't guarantee smartness and competence in every domain. Or at least under pressure, anyways.
Edit: as Bandolier suggests, it could be part of his plan (or instruction).
Also, there is a certain point where if you think you are smart, you will make a lot of stupid mistakes thinking you are smarter than the people coming after you. It has been the doom of a ton of "smart" killers in history.