A former employee and close friend of Stephen Paddock, the gunman who carried out the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, has spoken out to say that the man she knew was seemingly incapable of committing such a horrific act.
In a Monday appearance on Good Morning America, 54-year-old Lisa Crawford, who managed a Dallas apartment Paddock owned between 2006 and 2012, opened up about how her interactions with the gunman gave her no indication of what he was apparently capable of doing.
"He actually cared about everybody," Crawford said. "He tried to make people happy, he tried to make people care and I don't know what happened to him."
Here's what we know about Stephen Paddock:
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What we know about Las Vegas shooting suspect Stephen Paddock
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What we know about Las Vegas shooting suspect Stephen Paddock
Stephen Paddock, 64, allegedly opened fire from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Route 91 Harvest country music festival, leaving at least 59 people dead and hundreds injured.
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He reportedly used a hammer-like tool to break out two windows at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
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Stephen Paddock was reportedly a high-stakes gambler that lived in a retirement community in Mesquite, Nevada.
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His father was Benjamin Hoskins Paddock, a bank robber and former FBI Most Wanted Fugitive.
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Paddock killed himself before authorities breached his hotel room and investigators say he acted alone.
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Paddock's girlfriend, Marilou Danley, was in the Philippines at the time of the shooting but he reportedly used her identification to check in at the Mandalay Bay hotel.
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Stephen Paddock lived in this home in Melbourne, Florida from 2013 to 2015.
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Police said Paddock had no criminal record.
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NBC News reported that Paddock made several large gambling transactions in recent weeks, but that it wasn't clear if they were wins or losses.
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Paddock reportedly purchased firearms at Guns & Guitars, a gun shop in Mesquite, Nevada.
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Paddock's brother, Eric, said his sibling belonged to no political or religious organizations, and had no history of mental illness.
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Paddock's brother described him as a "wealthy guy" and said he liked to play video poker and go on cruises.
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He worked as an accountant and had real estate investments, according to the Washington Post.
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Paddock had his pilot license and owned at least one plane, according to Reuters.
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Crawford also described Paddock as a humorous man who was generous with his employees and tenants.
She said the last time the pair spoke was a couple of weeks before the attack when Paddock emailed her to make sure she made it through hurricanes Harvey and Irma unscathed.
"I have read [the emails] over and over and over again," Crawford said. "I've even looked at some photos online of, I guess, him and his girlfriend. You know, I was even trying to look into his eyes to see if I saw something that wasn’t normal, you know. No, I didn’t see anything."
Crawford said that she had a mental breakdown after learning about the massacre which left 59 dead, adding that she feels "guilty" for even having known the shooter.
“I can’t believe that the person that I knew would even consider hurting somebody. I want so bad to have answers for people," Crawford said. "I want to solve this. I want us to do whatever I can to tell the authorities to look here, look there.”
"I have cried for those people so many times, I almost feel like I’m out of tears sometimes," she added. "It could have been my mom, my children."
Crawford is currently cooperating with the FBI in hopes that she can provide authorities with any relevant information about Paddock and his potential motive.
These are the victims of the Las Vegas attack:
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Chris Roybal of Southern California, was a Navy veteran who served in Afghanistan, ABC News said. He was 28.
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Sonny Melton (pictured right) is seen with his wife Heather, who survived the shooting.
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Quinton Robbins, 20, is described by his aunt as "the most kind and loving soul."
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Jordan McIldoon (left), 23, of British Columbia, was confirmed dead by his parents as well as fellow concert-goer Heather Gooze, who said McIldoon died in her arms.
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Victim of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Jordan McIldoon, is seen in this undated social media photo obtained by Reuters October 3, 2017. Social media/Handout via REUTERS
Jassica Klymchuk, a single mother of 4, was visiting Las Vegas from Alberta with her fiancé.
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Lisa Romero worked as a secretary at her local high school in Gallup, New Mexico.
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Denise Burditus, of West Virginia, was attending the concert with her husband, and died in his arms.
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Rachael Parker was a records technician for the Manhattan Beach Police Department in California, she was 33.
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Susan Smith worked for the Simi Valley Unified School District in California.
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Adrian Murfitt was a commercial fisherman in Anchorage, Alaska, the Alaska Dispatch News reported. He was 35.
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John Phippen of Santa Clarita, California, was a father of five, grandfather of one and owned a remodeling and repair company.
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Angie Gomez was a 2015 graduate of Riverside Polytechnic High School in California.
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Victim of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Angie Gomez, is seen in this undated social media photo obtained by Reuters October 3, 2017. Social media/Handout via REUTERS
Dana Gardner (pictured left) was attending the concert with her daughter, according to a GoFundMe page set up in her memory.
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Rhonda LeRocque attended the concert with her husband, and their 7-year-old daughter, who were not injured, according to the Boston Globe.
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Jenny Parks was a wife, mother to two young children and a teacher, according to a GoFundMe account set up in her memory.
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Nesya Tonks was the mother of three boys, according to a GoFundMe set up by her employeer, Technologent.
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Hannah Ahlers is survived by her husband and three children.
Carrie Barnette, 34, was in Las Vegas for a friends 30th birthday party.
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Sandy Casey had taught special education for 9 years at the Manhattan Beach Unified School District.
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Victim of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Sandy Casey, is seen in this undated social media photo
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Thomas Day Jr. is survived by his four children who attended the Route 91 Harvest Festival with him.
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Charleston Hartfield, 34, was an off-duty Las Vegas police officer, youth football coach, and military veteran. Our… https://t.co/UafOdLrcFz
Bailey Schweitzer was only 20 years old and had just started working at Infinity Communications and consulting as a receptionist 7 months ago.
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Victim of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Bailey Schweitzer, is seen in this undated social media photo obtained by Reuters October 3, 2017. Social media/Handout via REUTERS
Victim of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Melissa Ramirez, is seen in this undated social media photo obtained by Reuters October 3, 2017. Social media/Handout via REUTERS
Victim of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Jack Beaton, is seen in this undated social media photo obtained by Reuters October 3, 2017. Social media/Handout via REUTERS
Christiana Duarte had begun working at her first full-time job since graduated college, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Cameron Robinson (pictured right) was an amazing friend, son, brother, uncle, cousin, coworker and boyfriend known for his love of cooking and dancing, according to a fundraising page set up in his memory.
Tara Roe Smith was the mother of two young sons, according to the Canadian Press. She was reportedly separated from her husband, Zach, during the shooting.
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Brennan Stewart had a love for music and his family requested that the funds raised from a GoFundMe account set up in his honor be used for a local youth organization that is centered around the arts.
Heather Alvarado loved to travel with her three children and her husband, according to a statement released by the Cedar City Police Department to local media.
Denise Cohen was a mother of two who was attending the concert with her boyfriend.
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Victim of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Jordyn Rivera, is seen in this undated social media photo.
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Candice Bowers was a single mother of three and is described her as a superhero who loved country music; she was ki… https://t.co/9qh6ARaN2I
Andrea Castilla was celebrating her 28th birthday with her sister, boyfriend and her sister's fiancee, according to a GoFundMe page set up by her family.
Chris Hazencomb saved his friend's life by shielding her, the Ventura County Star reported. He was 44.
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Victor Link, 52, “I could type for hours saying how great of a man you were and how everyone loves you so so much.”… https://t.co/qu3fOQ3jY7
Lisa Patterson was a loving mother, wife and donated countless hours to her community, according to a GoFundMe account. She was 46.
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Rocio Guillen Rocha was still on maternity leave after giving birth to her fourth child six weeks ago, NPR reported. She was 40.
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Derrick "Bo" Taylor served the Ventura Conservation Camp for decades according to statement by the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation. He was 56.
