The recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has brought Ryan Routh’s, a 58-year-old man with a troubled past, into the spotlight. Ryan Routh was apprehended in Florida after a Secret Service agent spotted him attempting to breach Trump’s Palm Beach golf course with an AK-47. Following his arrest, the FBI raided his home in Ka’a’awa, Hawaii, under a sealed warrant issued in Florida.
Ryan Routh’s past includes numerous run-ins with the law, and his neighbors in the quiet Oahu town expressed shock and disbelief at the chaos that has now engulfed their community. Local residents, who had not seen him for weeks before the FBI raid, are now grappling with the revelation of his criminal history. Ryan Routh is currently facing federal charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
Ryan Routh’s Email Rants and Business Scams Reveal Darker Side
In the days leading up to the assassination attempt, Ryan Routh sent a furious email to a former customer, Saili Levi, a vanilla farmer in Hawaii. Levi had hired Ryan Routh’s company, Camp Box Honolulu, to convert a trailer into a mobile farm shop. However, after paying a $3,600 deposit, Levi received no work and was ultimately left with a scathing email instead of a finished project. In this email, Ryan Routh boasted about his time spent in Ukraine and Taiwan, while condemning “ungrateful, selfish, rich people.”
Ryan Routh’s email painted a picture of a man who saw himself as a fighter for justice, claiming to have volunteered in war-torn regions. His message to Levi also indicated deep frustration with the wealthy, whom he blamed for his financial struggles. Levi, disturbed by the tone of the email, chose to sever all ties with Routh. He stated that while Ryan Routh’s behavior had been erratic, he never imagined it would escalate to an assassination attempt.
Troubled Past: From North Carolina Crimes to Hawaii Run-ins
Ryan Routh’s life of crime began long before he relocated to Hawaii. Born in North Carolina, Ryan Routh amassed over 100 criminal counts, including charges of felony larceny, a hit-and-run incident, and even brandishing a weapon of mass destruction—a machine gun. Despite these severe charges, Ryan Routh never served time in prison, managing to avoid significant legal repercussions throughout his life.
After moving to Hawaii in 2018 with his fiancée and adult children, Ryan Routh continued his pattern of minor legal infractions, including traffic violations and unpaid fines. His battered Ford F150 truck was a frequent sight in the small town of Ka’a’awa, where he was known for driving without proper documentation. Local records show that Ryan Routh accumulated $280 in fines, which remain unpaid, leading to a court-appointed collection agency being assigned to his case.
Shock and Disbelief in the Quiet Town of Ka’a’awa
For many of Ryan Routh’s neighbors in Ka’a’awa, the events following his arrest have been a complete shock. Neighbor Ethan Dinnan expressed disbelief at the sudden media and law enforcement presence on their typically peaceful street. According to Dinnan, Ryan Routh and his fiancée had not been seen for at least a month before the FBI raid, leaving neighbors to speculate about the state of their household.
The idyllic Oahu town, previously known for its serene atmosphere, has now been thrust into the national spotlight. As more details of Ryan Routh’s troubled past emerge, the community is left grappling with the idea that someone they once knew as a simple contractor could be at the center of a high-profile assassination attempt.
