Monopoly money found in backpack in Central Park

[zuul]

Reuters is reporting that the backpack found in Central Park, believed to be that of the UHC assassin, contained fake money and a jacket, but no gun.

[Jilly_in_VA]

1. That made me LOL

Something is way off here.

[SunSeeker]

2. The dude has a sense of humor.

Dark though it may be.

[ThoughtCriminal]

4. "Clue" game pieces would have been better

He's no Colonel Mustard.

[COL Mustard]

18. Hey!

Watch it!!!

[Alice Kramden]

21. LOL n/t

[Renew Deal]

17. Looks like he's making a statement

[soandso]

22. Most definitely

[Prairie Gates]

3. If this is true

Muuuwahhh. Chef's kiss.

(I've had the scene from the Thomas Crown Affair in my head all day, where they play Nina Simone's Sinnerman and Pierce Brosnan is joined by dozens of other men in bowler hats.)

Oh, sinnerman, where you gonna run to?
Sinnerman where you gonna run to?
Where you gonna run to?
All on that day
We got to run to the rock
Please hide me, I run to the rock
Please hide me, run to the rock
Please hide here
All on that day
But the rock cried out
I can't hide you, the rock cried out
I can't hide you, the rock cried out
I ain't gonna hide you there
All on that day

[Dennis Donovan]

5. ABC News: UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting latest: Suspect's backpack had Monopoly money: Sources

ABC News - UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting latest: Suspect's backpack had Monopoly money: Sources

The manhunt for CEO Brian Thompson's killer is now on its fourth day.

By Jon Haworth, Aaron Katersky, Bill Hutchinson, and Ivan Pereira
December 7, 2024, 7:13 PM

The backpack recovered by the NYPD that allegedly belonged to the suspect wanted in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, only had two items inside: a jacket and Monopoly money, sources with knowledge of the ongoing investigation told ABC News Saturday.

Investigators continued to comb through the city for evidence and clues for a fourth day to try and catch the unidentified fugitive. That included the use of police divers.

Officers searched a pond near Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, not too far from where the suspect's backpack was found Friday night.

Police have not yet recovered the distinctive gun used in the shooting.

It is unclear if officers recovered any evidence from the water.

/snip

[bucolic_frolic]

6. He's toying with them, and for a guy who bussed in from Atlanta

he sure seems to know his way around NYC.

[taxi]

8. yup, he knew a lot of things

backpacks within backpacks
ghillie suits over ghillie suits
and masks for every occasion

[yardwork]

10. I read that the bus originated in Atlanta, but they're not sure when he got on.

Also, he'd been in NYC for some time before the shooting.

[soandso]

12. THIS

Most people would be lost who hadn't spent time there. Of course, he did arrive 10 days earlier so could have done recon and gotten familiar with his route.

Monopoly $$$ = oligarchs. In this case, I don't think it just refers to Brian Thompson. It would not surprise me to see more assassinations.

[yaesu]

7. what next, hijack a satellite feed and broadcast a meeting of insurance execs laughing about the money they

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save denying claims? I think we have a V on our hands.

[soandso]

13. Ted Kaczinsky crossed my mind

but we need a manifesto.

[usonian]

9. A Zodiac killer?

Next find?



Check the number and order of the bills!

And call Sherlock.



Cue "The Swagman"

[Lulu KC]

11. Reuters is also saying he's been identified

Name not released. (On my phone or I’d add link—go to the site, scroll past Syria and Korea—)

[Prairie Gates]

14. ...

"Adams was quoted by the Post as saying the police were withholding the suspect's name for now to deny him any advantage."

[regnaD kciN]

26. Which is stupid, because...

...letting him know they have his name is going to give him the same "advantage" as just saying what it is.

If they really wanted to catch him unaware, they'd have said that so far, they have absolutely no clue as to his identity.

[Takket]

32. seems like we're dealing with some pretty dumb cops here.........

[Bettie]

50. Remember, police departments can and do refuse to hire

people with IQs that are "too high".

Old link, but it is legal and, based on most cops I've met, they aren't the brightest bulbs on the Christmas tree.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/court-oks-barring-high-iqs-cops/story?id=95836

[soandso]

15. Eric Adams let that slip today

It was pretty much a given, though, with his face all over for the past three days. Now the reward is 60K and the more added to that, the more tips will come in.

[NJCher]

25. What do you want to bet

They get boatloads of bogus tips?

[soandso]

29. Oh, yes, from people trolling LE

and trying to overwhelm them with false leads. Pretty sure someone who knows him must have also come forth, too. I know they must be using facial recognition tech and I wonder if they can search nationwide drivers license photos or if the angle of the pics of him prevent it. I do believe they know his name, though. Whether he'll be caught, I'm not so certain.

[PJMcK]

41. Yep

The bogus tips will assist the assassin by using police resources on dead end investigations.

In a strange way, many people seem to be rooting for the killer to escape, like the popular notoriety that Bonnie & Clyde or Jesse James enjoyed. If the authorities ever track down this guy, he'll possibly meet the same fate.

Or not.

What if he disappears like D.B. Cooper did?

[RedWhiteBlueIsRacist]

16. He's probably holding onto the "Get Out Of Jail Free" card!

[womanofthehills]

19. Also - a shooter look a like contest in Washington Square

Link to tweet

?s=46&t=YZgyyp4w_z7vW3neKxa6cQ

NOW: "DENY DEFEND DEPOSE" people are at CEO shooter lookalike competition in Washington Square Park NYC

[soandso]

24. Oh, boy

Things are getting weird. Folk hero sex symbol killer and mystery drones all over. Yeah, this is normal. Nothing to see...

[Passages]

46. One of the most stunning commentaries in modern American society.

[Wonder Why]

20. He stole it from Thompson who was using it to reimburse customer medical bills when they complained.

[orangecrush]

23. He knows

What he signed up for.

[IzzaNuDay]

27. Bet that was a decoy to baffle NYPD

they cops underestimated the killer’s cunning abilities. they have another backpack and escaped NYC!

[soandso]

30. I think you may be right

because the backpack shown from Central Park doesn't look like the one he was wearing.

[Lulu KC]

28. Monopoly was originally designed as anti-capitalist

Here's a story about it.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/apr/11/secret-history-monopoly-capitalist-game-leftwing-origins

[leftstreet]

34. +1

[Raine]

36. Interesting, thanks! nt

[LeftInTX]

38. Yes, this guy is sending an anti-monopoly message.

But I don't approve of killing people to send them that message.

[wryter2000]

31. Seems to me

This guy acts more like a professional hit man than a guy with a grudge

[Skittles]

37. don't know about professional

but yeah, this isn't someone angry about the treatment of a loved one

[orangecrush]

43. ...

"There's someone coming"

?si=zaHfIN-ydVyCtxHC

[Takket]

33. if they want to find the guy..........

they should just look for the names of people that recently had claims/procedures denied by UHC. That should narrow the list down to a few million people at least.

[LeftInTX]

35. Latest pic from NYPD

[soandso]

39. What is that?

Is he in a cop car or taxi?

[Drum]

40. Taxi

As evidenced by the roll of paper towels behind the front passenger headrest. Quite common. Also, the plexiglass partition, as a police car would have a cage between front and rear seat.

[yardwork]

44. It's almost as if he put his face right in front of the camera.

[Prairie Gates]

54. Isn't it, though?

You don't need to stick your face in the divider window to be heard by a cabbie.

Nice framing, though.

Modern day Vermeer.

[Emile]

42. It wouldn't upset me if he never gets caught.

[Passages]

45. Incredible.

Please capture him alive.

I am beginning to wonder if he will turn himself in at some point.

[orangecrush]

47. I think not

I'm guessing he knew he was a dead man the instant he pulled the trigger.

He knew what he was signing off on.

[Passages]

48. You may be correct.

This young man has me stunned at every turn so far.

[orangecrush]

49. Same

[orangecrush]

55. Or

He may be terminally ill himself.

[orangecrush]

57. Very much so.

[DontBelieveEastisEas]

58. How much Monopoly money was in the backpack?