Brian Thompson’s marital secret is revealed when a former FBI agent suggests a new motive for the CEO’s assassination

Brian Thompson’s marital secret is revealed when a former FBI agent suggests a new motive for the CEO’s assassination

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was separated from his wife when he was shot outside a Manhattan hotel.

Thompson, 50, was shot in the early hours of Wednesday morning as he was on his way to an investor conference at New York’s Hilton Midtown. His unknown assassin remains at large.

At the time of the murder, Thompson and his estranged wife, Paulette, lived in separate homes less than a mile from each other in suburban Maple Grove, Minnesota, the Wall Street Journal reported.

According to public records, Thompson bought the $1 million home near his family’s home in 2018, with neighbors telling the Journal that he spent much of his time traveling.

His wife Paulette, a practicing physiotherapist, revealed that her husband had previously received threats. She referred to a “lack of insurance coverage.” Despite the reported threats, Thompson did not travel with security.

Former FBI supervisor Robert D’Amico said the killing likely occurred as part of a personal vendetta against UnitedHealthcare.

D’Amico said a simple Google search would have been enough to obtain enough information to allow the shooter to carry out the “brazen, targeted attack.”

“Even a layperson can tell that there’s so much on the Internet now and people are posting so much,” the security consultant told NBC News.

Brian Thompson’s marital secret is revealed when a former FBI agent suggests a new motive for the CEO’s assassination

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was living apart from his wife Paulette when he was shot in Manhattan

He is survived by his wife, Paulette “Pauley” Thompson, 51, and their two children, who live in a $1.5 million home in Maple Grove, Minnesota

He is survived by his wife, Paulette “Pauley” Thompson, 51, and their two children, who live in a $1.5 million home in Maple Grove, Minnesota

UnitedHealthcare had released an announcement about the conference without specifying a location.

Investigators are searching for clues that could help them identify the masked gunman who stalked and killed the head of one of the largest U.S. health insurance companies and then disappeared in Central Park.

Police used drones, helicopters and dogs in an intensive search, but the killer’s whereabouts were still unknown as of Thursday morning.

New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that while investigators have not yet determined a motive, the shooting was not a random act of violence.

“Many people walked past the suspect, but he appeared to be waiting for his intended target,” Tisch said at a news conference Wednesday.

“It appears from the video that he is proficient with firearms as he was able to resolve the malfunctions fairly quickly,” NYPD Chief Detective Joseph Kenny said.

Thomson was accused of insider trading and fraud before his murder.

Last year, the U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into whether the private company of the nation’s largest insurer, led by Thompson, unfairly limited competition and exercised a monopoly.

Paulette lives with the couple’s younger son in the family’s $1.5 million home in Minnesota. Thomson lived less than a mile away

According to public records, Thompson purchased the $1 million home near his family home in 2018

According to public records, Thompson purchased the $1 million home near his family home in 2018

The couple had two sons together and lived less than a mile apart in the same Minnesota suburb

The couple had two sons together and lived less than a mile apart in the same Minnesota suburb

In May, the City of Hollywood Firefighters’ Pension Fund filed a complaint against Thompson and other executives.

The complaint accused the CEO of failing to inform investors of the federal investigation before selling over 31 percent of his shares, collecting $15.1 million in proceeds.

In legal filings, the fund said Thompson and other company executives sold more than $117 million in UnitedHealth common stock during the four-month period when insiders knew about the federal antitrust investigation but the public did not.

Police released several surveillance images of Thompson’s attacker, who wore a hooded jacket and a mask that covered most of his face and would not have drawn attention on a cold winter day.

Some of the photos were taken at a Starbucks coffee shop shortly before the shooting.

Police are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Officers are investigating whether the killer fled on an unmarked e-bike and not a Citi Bike, as authorities had lovingly claimed.

Paulette is a practicing physical therapist for Park Nicollet Health Services with over 20 years of experience

Paulette is a practicing physical therapist for Park Nicollet Health Services with over 20 years of experience

Former FBI supervisor Robert D'Amico said the killing likely occurred as part of a personal vendetta against UnitedHealthcare. Thompson is pictured

Former FBI supervisor Robert D’Amico said the killing likely occurred as part of a personal vendetta against UnitedHealthcare. Thompson is pictured

Footage showed NYPD officers performing CPR on the CEO before he was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead

Footage showed NYPD officers performing CPR on the CEO before he was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead

Using an unmarked bike makes it much more difficult to track down the perpetrator, as CitiBikes are equipped with trackers and are rented via a smartphone app or payment cards that make it easier to locate users.

Police have not yet released any further details about the bomber’s whereabouts.

But NYPD officials say they do not believe he poses a danger to the public given the targeted nature of the attack on Thompson.

“Brian was a valued colleague and friend to all who worked with him,” the Minnetonka, Minn.-based insurer’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group Inc., said in a statement.

“We are working closely with the NYPD and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.”

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