Patrick Crusius and the Conspiracy Theory That Inspired Mass Murder

Patrick Crusius and the Conspiracy Theory That Inspired Mass MurderOn August 3rd, 2019, a twenty-one-year-old drove 600 miles through the night to commit what would become the deadliest attack on Hispanic and Latino people in modern American history. But here's what makes this story so disturbing: Patrick Crusius looked like any other customer when he walked into that El Paso Walmart. He browsed, ate an orange, acted completely normal. Nobody suspected a thing.What happened next wasn't random violence. It was calculated terrorism rooted in a conspiracy theory that's unfortunately moved from the darkest corners of the internet into mainstream conversation. We're talking about the Great Replacement Theory, and how it turned a regular Saturday morning into a nightmare that changed El Paso forever.This isn't the story you think you know. New evidence has recently been released, and there are details about Patrick's methodical planning and the community's incredible response that reveal both the worst and best of humanity. Twenty-three people died that day. Twenty-two others were injured. But what El Paso did next shows you something profound about resilience, love, and refusing to let hate win.Because Patrick's case never went to trial, we're only now learning some of the evidence that would have emerged in court. The full picture is more complex and more heartbreaking than what made headlines. And unfortunately, it's more relevant today than ever.#ElPasoShooting #GreatReplacementTheory #DomesticTerrorism #WalmartShooting #PatrickCrusius #HateCrime #MassViolence🔔 Subscribe for True Crime Cases multiple times a weekNever miss a story. Subscribe to 10 Minute Murder for bite-sized true crime episodes delivered fresh every week.📱 Follow for Behind-the-Scenes Content Get exclusive case updates, research photos, and sneak peeks of upcoming episodes:Instagram: @10minutemurder on IGTikTok: @10minutemurder on TikTokFacebook: 10 Minute Murder on FB💬 Have a Case Suggestion? Know a fascinating case that deserves coverage? I love listener suggestions and feature the best ones in upcoming episodes. Email: [email protected] Website: 10minutemurder.com ⭐ Help Grow the True Crime CommunityRate & Review: Leave a 5-star review to help other true crime fans discover the showShare: Send this episode to fellow true crime enthusiastsJoin the Discussion: Tag us in your episode reactions on social media🎧 Want Even More True Crime? If you love the brief and bingeable vibe, check out my other podcast: 10 Minute Mystery - same bingeable storytelling, different cases. Search "10 Minute Mystery" wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for being part of the 10 Minute Murder community. Let's make 2025 the ultimate year for bite-sized true crime storytelling. 🖤Become a supporter of this podcast: