Yesterday in Manhattan a shocking event shook the business world when Brian Thompson‚ UnitedHealthcareʼs CEO was killed in what police call a planned attack. The suspectʼs clear photo is now public‚ but thats just part of the story
The internet has turned into a real-time crime-solving platform where web-savvy detectives analyze every detail; from the suspects high-tech gear (which includes what might be an illegal silencer) to his escape path through NYʼs busy streets. Social media platforms got filled with amateur-investigators who try to crack the case: “Some folks think its a specialized weapon – but lets be real we dont know for sure“
The web-sleuths checked everything from the killers backpack brand to possible Citi-bike routes near Central Park. Interestingly shell casings at the scene had three words carved in them: deny defend and depose which connects to a 2010 book about insurance companies. This detail made many think about recent company issues – from govt investigations to shareholder problems
History shows that crowd-sourced investigations can be both good and bad. While internet detectives helped catch capitol rioters about 4 years ago; the Boston marathon case from 11 years back showed how things can go wrong when speculation runs wild. Jennifer Coffindaffer‚ ex-FBI agent shared her thoughts: “Someone knew his schedule well“