Brian Thompson: UnitedHealthcare CEO Was Separated from Wife for Years When He Was Shot Dead Outside NYC Hotel as Murder Mystery Takes New Turn [Video]

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was separated from his wife when he was shot dead by a gunman outside a Manhattan hotel, it has emerged. Thompson, 50, was shot dead early Wednesday morning as he headed to an investor conference at the New York Hilton Midtown.

The unidentified gunman is still at large, though authorities have released a photo of him smiling and have searched a Manhattan hostel believed to be connected to him. According to The Wall Street Journal, Thompson and his wife, Paulette, were living in separate homes less than a mile apart in Maple Grove, Minnesota, at the time of his death, adding new twist to the murder.

Twist in the Tale

Public records reveal that Thompson purchased a $1 million property near his family home in 2018. Neighbors told The Wall Street Journal that he was frequently away due to travel commitments.

His wife, Paulette, a licensed physical therapist, said that …