Matthew Alan Libersberger, the soldier who committed suicide in a Tesla that exploded in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, appeared to be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), authorities said. announced Friday.
Libersberger’s death made national news and sparked speculation that the incident was related to the New Year’s terrorist attack in New Orleans, police said in a news conference. Friday press conference They said they found notes on Libersberger’s burnt cell phone that revealed what he was thinking before his death. In his notes, Libersberger wrote that he intended his death to be a “wake-up call” for America, which he thought was in decline, and that he also felt the need to cleanse himself of the guilt he had harbored. It says that it was. (Related: Police say suspect killed in exploding Tesla Cybertruck was shot in the head)
Emergency personnel wearing hazmat gear investigate a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded in front of the entrance to the Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas on January 1, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
“Why would I personally do it now? Investigators say Mr. Libersberger needed to remember his brothers who had died and be relieved of the burden of the lives he had taken. I’m writing.
Another note read: “This was not a terrorist attack.” “It was a wake-up call. Americans only pay attention to spectacle and violence. What better way to get your point across than with stunts using fireworks and explosives?”
Libersberger said he believes the United States is “heading toward collapse” and that the country is “led by weak and reckless leaders whose sole purpose is to enrich themselves.” Police announced that. Spencer Evans, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Las Vegas field office, said Libersberger’s death in the car was “ultimately a tragedy involving a highly decorated veteran suffering from PTSD and other issues.” It appears to be a typical suicide case.”
Additionally, authorities said they are continuing to work to access electronic devices left in the vehicle, adding that these devices may contain important information that has not yet been obtained and verified.
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