Dad Livelsberger holding up a young child earlier this year
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SUSPECTED Cybertruck bomber Matthew Livelsberger was dumped by his wife just days before the deadly Trump hotel blast, claim police sources.

The 37-year-old active soldier shot himself in the head before his Tesla full of explosives burst into flames just hours after a separate terror attack in New Orleans.

Dad Livelsberger holding up a young child earlier this year

Dad Livelsberger holding up a young child earlier this yearCredit: Facebook
Livelsberger was an active US Army soldier

Livelsberger was an active US Army soldierCredit: LVMPD
The 37-year-old shot himself in the head before his Tesla full of explosives burst into flames

The 37-year-old shot himself in the head before his Tesla full of explosives burst into flamesCredit: Reuters

A handgun was found at the feet of the badly charred body of the Green Beret special ops, AP reports.

Officers also found a burnt-out passport, iPhone, more firearms, fireworks and gas canisters inside the Tesla.

As officials continue to investigate the harrowing death and dangerous blast details about Livelsberger’s life have been uncovered.

Cops believe the suspect drove from his home in Colorado Springs to the front of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas for the attack.

His house was swiftly searched after he was IDed later on New Year’s Day as officers looked into if the brazen crime was an “act of terror”.

They discovered that Livelsberger was serving as a Special Forces operations sergeant in Germany but was on leave at the time on the attack.

He had been in the Army for at least 19 years and joined the Green Berets in 2006, an Army spokesperson told The U.S. Sun.

His devastated family soon spoke out as Livelsberger’s personal life was put into the spotlight as police continue to look for a potential motive.

Livelsberger’s family members told CBS News that his wife hadn’t heard from him in the days before he was named as the bombing suspect.

It was later revealed that he had split from his wife – also the mother of his young child – just six days before January 1, according to law enforcement sources.

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The dad had allegedly been caught up in an argument with his partner over cheating claims, two sources familiar with the police investigation told The New York Post.

He then left the family home on December 26 and never returned, they added.

Days later he is said to have rented the Cybertruck through the app Turo and made the long drive across to California.

During this time, his ex-girlfriend Alicia Arritt claimed Livelsberger started to message her again despite the pair splitting up in 2021.

He confirmed he rented the Cybertruck to Arritt in texts to her on the morning of Sunday 29.

The Green Beret said driving it made him “feel like Batman”.

Livelsberger also shared images of the Tesla with Arritt, according to screenshots obtained by the Denver Gazette.

Arritt told the publication “Matt was the kindest man I ever knew” as she revealed the FBI has already been in contact with her.

Livelsberger with his ex-girlfriend Alicia Arritt

Livelsberger with his ex-girlfriend Alicia ArrittCredit: X
Livelsberger playing with a dog from a few years before the blast

Livelsberger playing with a dog from a few years before the blast
Livelsberger's scorched ID was recovered at the scene

Livelsberger’s scorched ID was recovered at the sceneCredit: LVMPD

Three days after the text messages Livelsberger is believed to have driven up to the Trump International Hotel in Nevada just before 9 am on January 1.

Surveillance footage then showed his flashy EV bursting into flames with him inside.

Shards of glass and metal were sent flying at screaming pedestrians with several left injured.

Livelsberger’s uncle Dean said he was left in shock after hearing about his nephew as he had always viewed him as a “supersoldier”.

He described Livelsberger as a Rambo-type patriot who loved his country and loved president-elect Donald Trump.

 It’s unclear what role his past support of Trump may have had in his apparent decision to target the Trump hotel using a car built by the president-elect’s close ally Elon Musk. 

The family confirmed they were unaware of his alleged involvement in the explosion.

A picture shows the suspect wearing a t-shirt with the phrase 'glory to Ukraine, glory to heroes' written across it in Ukrainian

A picture shows the suspect wearing a t-shirt with the phrase ‘glory to Ukraine, glory to heroes’ written across it in UkrainianCredit: Facebook
The remains of the Cybertruck after the explosion

The remains of the Cybertruck after the explosionCredit: Reuters

Pictures unearthed online show Livelsberger holding a baby believed to be his as well as playing with a dog.

According to social media, he often hiked mountains and traveled for beach vacations with his partner.

During his military service Livelsberger had served over in Ukraine and was believed to be a staunch supporter of the nation.

One picture shows him wearing a t-shirt with the phrase “glory to Ukraine, glory to heroes” written across it in Ukrainian.

BOURBON STREET MASSACRE

The Cybertruck attack ignited fresh fear across the country as just hours earlier a US Army veteran named Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar murdered 14 partygoers in New Orleans.

He slammed his truck into a crowd ringing in the New Year on Bourbon Street at 3:15 am and is said to have placed two bombs in the famous French Quarter.

Jabbar was quickly killed by police in a shootout after the sick spree, and officials have since confirmed he was an ISIS member who wanted to kill his entire family.

Cops said on Thursday that they hadn’t found any “definite link” between the two attacks but they’re continuing to investigate.

Jabbar was living in Texas at the time of his death, and family members said he was an Islam convert, The New York Times reported.

In a bone-chilling twist, law enforcement said Jabbar and Livelsberger both were once stationed at Fort Liberty in North Carolina.

They were also in Afghanistan at the same time though it’s unclear if they ever crossed paths in person.

US Army statement on Livelsberger

IN a statement, the US Army released Matthew Livelsberger’s service record.

They said: “Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger enlisted as an 18X and served in the active duty Army from January 2006 to March 2011.

“Livelsberger then joined the National Guard from March 2011 to July 2012, followed by the Army Reserve from July 2012 to December 2012.

“He entered the active duty Army in December 2012 and was a U.S. Army Special Operations Soldier.

“Additionally, U.S. Army Special Operations Command can confirm Livelsberger was assigned to the command and on approved leave at the time of his death.

“USASOC is in full cooperation with federal and state law enforcement agencies, but as a matter of policy, will not comment on ongoing investigations.

“Livelsberger’s awards include the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Bronze Star Medal x 4, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Valor, Army Commendation Medal x 3, Army Achievement Medal x 2, Army Good Conduct Medal x 5, National Defense Service Medal.”

His list of medals continued to also include Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star x 3, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon x 3, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal x 2, Special Forces Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge and a Freefall Badge.

Livelsberger also served at the same base as the New Orleans suspect Shamsud Din Jabbar.

Cops released a picture of the semi-automatic pistol found inside the Cybertruck

Cops released a picture of the semi-automatic pistol found inside the CybertruckCredit: LVMPD
New Orleans terror suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar served at the same military base as Livelsberger

New Orleans terror suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar served at the same military base as LivelsbergerCredit: Reuters
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