Ryan Wesley Routh: From 74 Arrests to Attempted Presidential Assassination

Ryan Wesley Routh: From 74 Arrests to Attempted Presidential Assassination

A man with an extensive criminal history in North Carolina has been accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump for the second time.

Ryan Routh, 58, amassed 74 arrests and over 100 charges in Guilford County between 1996 and 2014. His offenses include serious crimes like manufacturing weapons of mass destruction and possessing stolen property.

Despite living most of his life in North Carolina, Routh moved to Hawaii six years ago, returning briefly in May to clear out his former residence.

A former neighbor described Routh as "wild" and confrontational, expressing surprise at his arrest in West Palm Beach for the alleged assassination attempt.

As investigators delve deeper into Routh's background, including a brief stint at North Carolina A&T University, questions arise about the path that led from his troubled past to this high-profile arrest.