By sheer coincidence with respect to recent events, it turns out the Bad Guy had a father who was a criminal sent to prison by the Feds. The son, who eventually became successful and very wealthy, felt that had destroyed his family, and harbored resentment until he finally took action.
Makes ya wonder.
It shouldn't make anyone wonder. I'm constantly surprised by you. Surely one or more of the paintings you've spent your life studying depicts the same story. Half of Europe's history is defined by the paragraph you just typed there. Read it again now after being reminded of that and dare argue...
Tragedy is the only constant in the world.