Relatives paint inconsistent picture of gunman

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Those who knew the gunman who opened fire at a country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip last year painted an inconsistent picture for investigators of a successful gambler who enjoyed traveling but avoided germs and hand-shaking.

The people interviewed by investigators in a report made public Friday said Stephen Paddock was very detail-oriented but had poor-health and an unkempt appearance. They also said he was not interested in attention or flashy items but always wanted to be the best.

Paddock’s ex-wife Peggy Paddock told investigators her former husband grew up with a single mom in a financially unstable home and felt a need to be self-reliant. She says Stephen Paddock was not interested in drawing attention to himself and did not buy flashy clothes, jewelry or cars.

His youngest brother Eric Paddock called his brother a narcissist and said he needed to be seen as important.

Investigators say the brother described Stephen Paddock as someone who “always wanted to be the best and known to everyone.”

Friends and family said he did not appear violent and or to be abusing drugs or alcohol.