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Soldier Who Died By Suicide In Las Vegas Told Ex-Girlfriend Of Pain And Exhaustion After Afghanistan

Last updated: January 4, 2025 7:07 am
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An Army Special Forces soldier, Matthew Livelsberger, tragically died by suicide in a Cybertruck explosion on New Year’s Day. He was a highly decorated soldier with a record of valor and service. Despite his outward success, he confided in a former girlfriend, Alicia Arritt, about the pain and exhaustion he was experiencing, which she recognized as symptoms of traumatic brain injury.

Livelsberger, a recipient of multiple Bronze Stars, struggled with the mental and physical toll of his military service, including the trauma of taking lives and losing fellow soldiers. He sought treatment for depression from the Army, but the stigma around mental health in his unit made it difficult for him to openly address his struggles.

Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill updates the media at Metropolitan Police Department headquarters in Las Vegas Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, regarding the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded at the Trump International Hotel. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

His relationship with Arritt, a former Army nurse, provided him with a supportive confidant who understood the effects of traumatic brain injuries. Livelsberger shared his struggles with her, including difficulties sleeping, pain, and emotional exhaustion.

Messages left behind by Livelsberger indicate that his decision to end his life was intentional, driven by a desire to “cleanse the demons” he was facing. His death, in front of the Trump Hotel using a Tesla Cybertruck, has sparked speculation about possible political motives, but those close to him deny any ill will towards President-elect Donald Trump.

This undated photo provided by Alicia Arritt, shows her with former Army Special Forces soldier Matthew Livelsberger, who died by suicide in a Cybertruck that exploded in front of a Trump hotel in Las Vegas on New Years Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Alicia Arritt via AP)
This undated photo provided by Alicia Arritt, shows her with former Army Special Forces soldier Matthew Livelsberger, who died by suicide in a Cybertruck that exploded in front of a Trump hotel in Las Vegas on New Years Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Alicia Arritt via AP)

Arritt recalls Livelsberger as a kind and strong individual, but one who struggled with inner demons and the effects of his military service. She believes that the military failed to provide him with the necessary support and treatment for his mental health issues.

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As the Pentagon releases Livelsberger’s medical records to local law enforcement, the focus shifts to the importance of addressing mental health challenges within the military. Livelsberger’s story serves as a reminder of the invisible wounds that many service members carry and the need for accessible mental health resources.

Associated Press writer Rio Yamat in Las Vegas contributed.

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