January 3rd 2025.
37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger had been exchanging texts with his ex-girlfriends, including Alicia Arritt, in the days leading up to his tragic death. The last messages he sent before blowing himself up in a Tesla Cybertruck outside of Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel revealed that he "felt like Batman." It was a shocking and devastating end to a man who served in the US Army and had received five Bronze Stars for his bravery in fighting foreign terrorism.
Livelsberger was found with a handgun at his feet and a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the car after the explosion on New Year's Day. He was the only casualty in the incident, which sparked an investigation to determine if it was linked to an earlier attack in New Orleans. It was later revealed by the FBI that Livelsberger had also recently split up with his wife.
According to Alicia Arritt, who had dated Livelsberger from 2018 to 2021, the last texts he sent to her were screenshots of the Cybertruck he had rented. In one message, he wrote, "I rented a Tesla Cybertruck. It's the s**t." And a few minutes later, he added, "I feel like Batman or halo." When Arritt inquired about the speed of the truck, Livelsberger responded, "Ungodly."
Arritt shared her shock and confusion at Livelsberger's sudden contact with her, stating, "I just want everyone to know that Matt was the kindest man I ever knew." She struggled to make sense of his actions and mourned the loss of someone she once cared for deeply.
In addition to a handgun found in his car, detectives also discovered another firearm, multiple fireworks, a military ID, an iPhone, a smartwatch, a passport, and credit cards. Both guns were legally purchased. Photos from a car charging station confirmed that Livelsberger had been driving the Cybertruck alone.
Livelsberger had joined the US Army in 2006 and was a member of the highly trained special forces unit that combats foreign terrorism. He was on approved leave at the time of the explosion in Las Vegas and was planning to return to his duties. FBI Deputy Assistant Director Chris Raia stated that there was no definitive link between the Cybertruck explosion and the attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, where a truck driver had intentionally rammed into and killed 14 people celebrating the New Year.
The texts exchanged between Livelsberger and his ex-girlfriends and the items found in his car and on his person have left many questions unanswered. It is a tragic and heartbreaking end to a man who had dedicated his life to serving his country and protecting others.
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