In a case that has captured national attention, Ryan Routh was found guilty on Tuesday of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The conviction stems from an incident last year at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Routh was apprehended under dramatic circumstances.

The chilling details emerged during the trial, revealing how close the attempt came to reaching its fatal goal. US Secret Service Agent Robert Fercano played a pivotal role when he spotted Routh concealed behind a fence at the golf course. Sensing immediate danger to the president, Fercano engaged, causing Routh to flee the scene. Authorities later discovered a weapon, ammunition, and steel armor plates near the location, alongside a camera that had been set up to record the event.

Further investigations led to a shocking discovery at a local resident's home—a box left by Routh containing a handwritten letter. The letter explicitly confessed to the assassination attempt and disturbingly offered a bounty of $150,000 to anyone who could "complete the job."

Routh, who has a prior criminal record, now faces severe penalties for his actions. The jury delivered guilty verdicts on multiple charges: attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, assaulting a federal officer, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

The attempted assassination charge alone could see Routh spending life in prison, reflecting the gravity of the threat he posed. This was not the first threat to Trump's safety; just two months prior, another assassination attempt took place in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the assailant was neutralized by Secret Service on the scene.

The sentencing for Ryan Routh is scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., where he will face the full consequences of his actions. This case highlights the ongoing security challenges and the ever-present threat to public figures in today's volatile climate.