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Unraveling the Mystery: Inconsistencies in the official narrative of a Green Beret’s death

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The official narrative and the accounts presented by individuals claiming to have been contacted by Matthew Livelsberger shortly before his alleged suicide in a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas have been subject to intense scrutiny. Numerous inconsistencies have led many to question the validity of these accounts.

Tim Kennedy’s Comments

During an interview with Inside Edition, Special Forces sniper and former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy—incorrectly referred to as Tim Kelly by the program—shared his insights about working with Livelsberger on the reality TV competition The Ultimate Soldier Challenge on the History Channel.

“On the Special Forces side, he was a first-rate Special Forces communication sergeant and intelligence sergeant on Team Zulu. He went through all the checks and balances. None of this makes sense,” Kennedy stated.

Kennedy elaborated: “There were five or six events we did in this reality competition show, mostly based around soldier skills, and in every instance, he was seemingly a great person. None of this checks out.”

“His current standing was one that he was a good soldier, and clearly, in the months leading up to what happened in front of the Trump Tower in Las Vegas, something broke,” Kennedy continued.

He expressed concern over the disturbing letters attributed to Livelsberger, describing them as “very scary letters to come from somebody so talented in so many different things.” Kennedy added, “The selection process for Green Berets is arduous and very particular. Very rarely do you see this. This doesn’t seem like a bad apple; it seems like somebody that was hurt, broken, or very scared. I’ve been at a loss for words over the past day and a half.”

FBI Statement

In a press conference on Friday afternoon, Spencer Evans, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Las Vegas division, stated that Livelsberger acted alone and attributed his behavior to PTSD and personal grievances.

“Although this incident is more public and sensational than usual, it ultimately appears to be a tragic case of suicide involving a heavily decorated combat veteran struggling with PTSD and other issues,” Evans said.

Criticisms and Inconsistencies

Critics have highlighted numerous red flags in the official narrative and statements from former Army intelligence officers Shawn Ryan and Sam Shoemate. Key points of contention include:

  1. The Manifesto Email:
    • A screenshot of Livelsberger’s alleged manifesto email to Sam Shoemate shows underlined misspelled words and an active typing cursor. Critics argue this suggests the person who released the screenshot may have written the email, as spell check and the cursor would only appear during composition.
    • Former Green Beret and law enforcement officer Matt Tardio identified several anomalies:
      • The email references “USFOR-A” (US Forces Afghanistan), but Green Beret teams fall under SOTF-A (Special Operations Task Force Afghanistan). This discrepancy suggests a familiarity with military terminology but a lack of detailed knowledge.
      • Claims about CENTCOM’s readiness are exaggerated. CENTCOM operations span multiple countries, making “6 minutes” to scramble aircraft unrealistic.
      • Livelsberger’s supposed expertise with drone propulsion technology is doubtful. Colleagues assert he was a novice in this area.
  2. Video Discrepancies:
    • Footage released by authorities purportedly showing Livelsberger at a Tesla charging station in Las Vegas was debunked by internet sleuths, who identified a Carl’s Jr. in the background and confirmed the station was in Arizona.
    • Security footage of the Cybertruck explosion appears to show movement inside the vehicle before the explosion, contradicting claims that Livelsberger had already taken his life.
  3. The Weapon:
    • Authorities claim Livelsberger used a Desert Eagle .50 caliber pistol to commit suicide. Critics contend that such a firearm is more of a novelty than a practical weapon and argue it is unlikely that it would fall directly below his feet after firing.
  4. DNA Discrepancies:
    • Authorities stated that the body in the Cybertruck did not match the DNA of Livelsberger’s son. Some have speculated that Livelsberger was distraught over a breakup with his wife and the revelation that the child was not his biological son. However, the alleged manifesto makes no mention of personal anguish and suggests he was attempting to flee the country.
  5. Vehicle Choice:
    • Despite claiming in his email that he was trying to maintain a low profile because he believed he was being followed, Livelsberger rented a Tesla Cybertruck—a highly conspicuous vehicle that can be electronically tracked.
  6. Car Ownership Discrepancy:
    • In the email, Livelsberger allegedly claimed his first car was a 2006 Ford Mustang. However, records indicate his first car was a 1998 Ford Mustang.

Update: New information released about Cybertruck explosion leads to more questions

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