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Benjamin Hoskins Paddock

Benjamin Hoskins Paddock Jr. (November 1, 1926 – January 18, 1998) was an bank robber and whose criminal activities included multiple armed bank holdups and prison escapes, culminating in his placement on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list as number 302 from 1969 until his removal in 1977. Convicted for robbing the Valley National in , in 1960, Paddock was serving a lengthy federal sentence when he escaped from the La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution near , in late 1968, prompting a nationwide during which the FBI described him as a diagnosed psychopath considered extremely dangerous. He evaded capture for nearly a decade by assuming aliases such as Bruce Ericksen and operating ventures like bingo parlors, before FBI agents arrested him on September 6, 1978, outside his establishment in . Paddock was the estranged father of , identified as the perpetrator of the that killed 60 people, though Benjamin had abandoned the family prior to Stephen's adulthood and maintained no subsequent relationship.

Early Life

Birth and Family Background

Benjamin Hoskins Paddock was born on November 1, 1926, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, . He was the son of Benjamin Hoskins Paddock Sr., born August 27, 1881, in , and Olga Emelia Elizabeth Gunderson. Paddock's family relocated from Sheboygan to , and later to , , during his early years. Genealogical records indicate no confirmed siblings for Paddock, suggesting he was an in his immediate family. His father's background included residence in Wisconsin, with limited public details on occupational or prior to the family's moves, though the relocations reflect patterns common among mid-20th-century working-class families in the region. Paddock himself later served in the United States Navy during , enlisting after his birth in .

Childhood and Relocation

Benjamin Hoskins Paddock Jr. was born on November 1, 1926, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Benjamin Hoskins Paddock Sr., a worker, and Olga Emelia Elizabeth Gunderson. The Paddock family left Sheboygan early in his life, relocating first to Superior, Wisconsin, around the time he was three years old, before moving to the Chicago area, where he spent much of his childhood and teenage years. In Chicago, Paddock encountered early legal troubles, including convictions for automobile theft by 1946, marking the onset of his criminal record during late adolescence. During , Paddock served in the , which interrupted his early adulthood but aligned with his post-childhood transition from the Midwest urban environment. No further significant relocations are documented from his childhood period beyond the shift to , which positioned him amid the city's criminal undercurrents.

Criminal Career

Initial Offenses and Convictions

In 1946, at age 20, Benjamin Hoskins Paddock was convicted in of multiple counts of auto and confidence games, involving the and fraudulent resale of vehicles in . He received a sentence that resulted in confinement at the Illinois State Penitentiary, from which he was released in July 1949. Paddock's subsequent offenses in the early included further auto thefts, check , and confidence schemes, leading to another and imprisonment in state prison in 1953. These crimes established a pattern of property-related felonies and , predating his involvement in violent robberies. By late 1959, Paddock had relocated to , where he initiated a series of armed bank robberies targeting Valley National Bank branches in . He committed at least three such holdups between 1959 and July 1960, fleeing each time in stolen vehicles and using a firearm to intimidate tellers. Although accused of additional robberies, charges for two were dropped after his on the primary count. Paddock pleaded not guilty to armed robbery but was convicted by a in early 1961 and sentenced to 20 years in . This conviction marked a escalation from prior non-violent property crimes to felonies involving weapons and direct threats to public safety.

Bank Robberies and Methods

Benjamin Hoskins Paddock committed three armed bank robberies targeting branches of the Valley National Bank in the area over an 18-month period spanning 1959 and 1960. He struck one branch twice and another once, escaping with approximately $25,000 in total. These incidents drew federal attention due to their violent nature and the amounts stolen, leading to indictments on multiple counts though two prior accusations were later dropped in court. The final robbery occurred on July 26, 1960, at a branch located at 19th Street and McDowell Road, where Paddock took $4,627. He was apprehended shortly thereafter in July 1960, in possession of a concealed that evidenced the armed character of his crimes. Convicted of armed robbery in federal court in early 1961 after pleading not guilty, Paddock received a 20-year sentence, reflecting the gravity of the offenses which involved direct threats to bank personnel. Details on Paddock's precise methods remain limited in available records, but the robberies consistently featured the brandishing or implied use of a to coerce compliance from tellers, aligning with standard armed takeover tactics of the era rather than non-violent note-passing schemes. No evidence indicates elaborate disguises, accomplices, or sophisticated planning beyond rapid execution and getaway; his approach relied on via possession to secure quick cash hauls without prolonged negotiation or violence beyond the threat. These crimes marked the core of his convictions, distinguishing him from mere artistry in his earlier record.

Prison Escapes

Benjamin Hoskins Paddock successfully escaped from the Federal Correctional Institution, La Tuna, near Anthony, Texas, on December 31, 1968, while serving a 20-year sentence imposed in 1961 for robbing a Valley National Bank branch in Phoenix, Arizona. The escape occurred during his incarceration for multiple bank robberies committed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, after which a federal arrest warrant for unlawful flight to avoid confinement was issued. Specific details on the method of the La Tuna escape remain limited in public records, though Paddock subsequently relocated to San Francisco, where he committed another bank robbery before assuming aliases such as Bruce Werner Ericksen and evading capture for nearly a decade. Prior to his La Tuna incarceration, Paddock attempted an from Clark County Jail in , , around 1961 while awaiting to following his arrest for the . He reportedly tried to impersonate another inmate to slip out undetected, but the attempt failed, leading to his transfer and eventual sentencing. This incident underscored his pattern of resourceful criminality, though it did not result in freedom. The La Tuna elevated his status, resulting in his placement as the 302nd entry on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on June 10, 1969; he was removed on May 5, 1977, after determination that he no longer met the program's criteria, despite remaining at large until his arrest in on May 13, 1978.

FBI Ten Most Wanted Listing

Benjamin Hoskins Paddock was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list as number 302 on June 10, 1969, following his escape from the La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution in , on December 31, 1968. The listing stemmed from his prior convictions for , including a 20-year sentence imposed in 1961 for robbing a in , and subsequent escapes that highlighted his pattern of violent criminality. The FBI wanted poster described Paddock as a highly dangerous individual, noting he had been diagnosed as psychopathic and habitually carried firearms in the of his crimes. It emphasized his expertise in techniques, such as casing institutions and using accomplices, and warned of his potential for violence, including threats against . Paddock's inclusion on the list aimed to mobilize national resources to apprehend him, given his history of evading capture across multiple states after prison breaks. Paddock remained on the Ten Most Wanted list for nearly eight years, one of the longer tenures during that era, until his removal on , 1977. The FBI determined at that point that he no longer met the criteria for continued listing, which typically prioritizes fugitives posing the most immediate threats based on ongoing investigations and public tips. This decision preceded his eventual arrest in , on May 15, 1978, by local authorities acting on an outstanding warrant, though the Ten Most Wanted status had already been lifted.

Personal Life

Marriages and Children

Benjamin Hoskins Paddock married Dolores Irene Hudson in 1952. The couple resided initially in Iowa before relocating to Tucson, Arizona, following Paddock's release from prison in 1956. They had four sons: Stephen Craig Paddock, born April 9, 1953, in Clinton, Iowa; Patrick, born circa 1957; Bruce, born 1959 and died in 2020; and Eric, the youngest. Stephen was seven years old when Paddock was arrested in 1960 for bank robbery, after which Dolores Hudson raised the children alone in Tucson, initially telling them their father had died. No records indicate additional marriages or children for Paddock. The family separated effectively upon his subsequent escapes and fugitive status, with Paddock having minimal contact with his sons thereafter.

Estrangement from Family

Benjamin Hoskins Paddock's criminal pursuits, including multiple bank robberies and a prison escape, precipitated a profound estrangement from his wife and four sons, who were left to be raised primarily by their mother after his 1960 arrest in Tucson, Arizona. At the time, his eldest son, Stephen, was seven years old, and the family resided in a modest home on the city's west side; Paddock's subsequent eight-year stint as a fugitive following his December 30, 1968, escape from the Federal Correctional Institution in La Tuna, Texas, eliminated any possibility of sustained paternal involvement. The estrangement deepened as Paddock evaded capture until his 1978 arrest in , during which period his sons received only sporadic, indirect communications such as postcards or letters, according to Paddock, the youngest son. further stated that the family had become estranged from their father around the time of his own birth in the early , with Paddock remaining largely absent throughout their upbringing and offering no meaningful support or presence. No documented efforts by Paddock to reconcile with his children appear following his release from in the , and family members expressed shock and horror in 2017 upon renewed public scrutiny of his past, underscoring the enduring rift. This detachment persisted until Paddock's death from on January 18, 1998, at age 71 in , where he had lived under an alias in his final years without familial ties.

Later Years and Capture

Final Arrest and Sentencing

On September 6, 1978, FBI agents arrested Benjamin Hoskins Paddock in , under the alias Bruce Ericksen, following his robbery of a bank. The arrest stemmed from Paddock's commission of shortly before his capture, marking his return to federal custody after nearly a decade as a from a prior escape. Paddock faced charges related to the 1978 as well as violations tied to his 1968 from the La Tuna Correctional Institution. He remained in custody for approximately one year before being granted in September 1979. This relatively brief additional incarceration reflected the resolution of his case without imposition of a lengthy new term, though specific sentencing details for the 1978 offenses are not publicly detailed in records beyond the parole outcome.

Post-Release Life in Texas

Following his in 1979 after recapture, Benjamin Hoskins Paddock initially resumed operations at a bingo parlor in , under supervision. He later relocated to , where he resided during the final decade of his life, reportedly assisting a female companion in managing a operation. Paddock maintained a low profile in Arlington, Tarrant County, with no documented involvement in further criminal activity during this period. He died of a heart attack on January 18, 1998, at age 71. As a veteran, he was interred at in .

Death and Legacy

Circumstances of Death

Benjamin Hoskins Paddock died of a heart attack on January 18, 1998, in , at the age of 71. The death occurred after his release from in 1978, during a period when he resided in following supervision. No suspicious or unnatural circumstances were reported surrounding the event, consistent with records attributing it to natural cardiac causes. Paddock, a , was interred at Fort Gibson National Cemetery in , reflecting military honors for his service. Genealogical and memorial records, corroborated across multiple databases, provide the primary documentation of these details, with no conflicting accounts from contemporary news sources.

Psychological Assessments and Public Perception

In 1960, William B. McGrath conducted a psychiatric of Benjamin Hoskins Paddock to assess his to stand trial following multiple bank robberies in . McGrath diagnosed Paddock with a sociopathic personality disturbance, observing his cheerful and composed demeanor despite facing lengthy , including frequent smiling, chain-smoking, and fluent speech without signs of despair or remorse. Paddock described himself as a "third time loser" and an "alert psychotic," claimed a genius-level IQ, and boasted about his criminal history, including prior convictions for auto theft and confidence schemes, while expressing no regret for his actions. McGrath noted Paddock's enjoyment of the examination process and absence of prior mental illness history, deeming him competent to stand trial and recommending no psychiatric commitment. Following Paddock's 1968 from custody, the FBI issued wanted posters characterizing him as a "diagnosed psychopath" with potential , emphasizing his armed and extremely dangerous nature due to a history of violent threats against . This assessment aligned with observed traits such as manipulativeness and lack of , consistent with psychopathic features in clinical terminology of the era, though formal diagnoses like predominate in modern classifications. No subsequent psychological evaluations of Paddock appear in public records after his 1978 capture. Public perception of Paddock during his fugitive years from 1969 to 1977 centered on his image as a cunning, high-risk criminal, amplified by the FBI's Most Wanted designation and warnings of his psychopathic traits, which portrayed him as unpredictable and thrill-seeking rather than ideologically driven. After his son Stephen Paddock's 2017 Las Vegas shooting, media coverage revived interest in Benjamin's profile, often highlighting the psychopathy label and 1960 evaluation to speculate on hereditary or environmental influences, though family members described Stephen as dissimilar and uninfluenced by his absent father. This led to broader discourse on genetic factors in psychopathy, with some outlets attributing Benjamin's remorseless criminality—evident in his repeated escapes and cons—to innate traits transmissible across generations, despite lacking direct empirical linkage in Paddock's case. Overall, post-2017 views solidified his legacy as a archetypal "born bad" figure, emblematic of untreated antisocial pathology, rather than a product of socioeconomic or ideological forces.

Connection to Son Stephen Paddock's Actions

Benjamin Hoskins Paddock had minimal direct involvement in the upbringing of his son Stephen Craig Paddock, who was seven years old when Benjamin was arrested in 1960 for and added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Stephen's brother Eric stated that Benjamin "was never with my mom" and that the family "didn't grow up under his influence," as Benjamin remained incarcerated or for much of Stephen's childhood and . Following Benjamin's 1978 recapture and subsequent sentencing, contact between father and son was virtually nonexistent, with the family estranged and Benjamin living separately in after his 1985 release. Stephen Paddock's perpetration of the October 1, 2017, at the in , which killed 58 people and injured over 500, prompted scrutiny of Benjamin's criminal history for potential influences, but investigations uncovered no substantive links. The FBI's report on the incident, released in , detailed Stephen's preparations and mindset but made no reference to paternal influence or inheritance of Benjamin's traits as a motivating factor. Eric Paddock reiterated post-shooting that Stephen had not been shaped by their father's actions, emphasizing the long estrangement and Stephen's independent life as a investor and high-stakes gambler. Some media reports speculated on indirect connections, such as a 1968 psychological evaluation of Benjamin—conducted during pretrial proceedings—describing him as a "psychopath" with personality traits, raising questions about possible genetic predispositions in . However, these claims remain unverified by , as exhibited no prior or overt signs of his father's con artistry or , and official probes, including analysis of 's writings and devices, identified no or tying back to Benjamin. The absence of a confirmed motive for the shooting, despite extensive FBI review, underscores that any purported paternal connection is conjectural rather than causal.

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