I appreciate your perspective, and that of the commenter below as well! I still think it is possible for Otzi to be a bandit/raider. He did not have a body for

I appreciate your perspective, and that of the commenter below as well! I still think it is possible for Otzi to be a bandit/raider. He did not have a body for agricultural work, and he had clothes designed for surviving harsh (non-domestic climates). My hypothesis is that he probably pissed off a few too many people and his reputation began spreading from town to town possibly. He probably stole food and goods at night and then walked away with his haul to use or sell elsewhere. Eventually, people figured out that they had a bit of a human vulture up in the mountains. When he came down to the village to get some goods and provisions, he was confronted by attackers, wounded, and escaped. He fled high up into the mountains, stopping to eat and rest from his encounter. Someone from the village, followed him, sniped him, and did not loot Otzi. Why? I hypothesize probably because the person viewed Otzi as a nuissance, and viewed himself as more honorable than Otzi. It honestly sounds like some kind of vigilante justice situation, or even a proto police force. Police aren't supposed to loot their kills (but these days they do, and auction off the items ;] )