Unlocked: Bonus Episode 34 - The Secret Lives of Timothy McVeigh pt. 4: CALSPAN, NORTHSTAR, and PATCON, feat. Wendy Painting
Jan 20, 2023
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Author Wendy Painting discusses Timothy McVeigh's time in National Guard, security work at CALSPAN, involvement in operation NORTHSTAR, and potential link to PATCON in a deep dive into the secretive world of aerospace technologies and military contracts.
McVeigh's employment at CALSPAN sparks speculation about potential covert operations and psychological effects on him.
McVeigh's fascination with UFOs and North Star program at CALSPAN hints at a mysterious link between his personal interests and professional environment.
The National Guard's involvement in domestic law enforcement operations challenges traditional military boundaries and blurs the line between military and law enforcement duties.
Deep dives
McVay's Drastic Personality Changes and Paranoia
After returning to Fort Riley, McVay's drastic personality changes were noticed by his colleagues. They independently reported his increasing paranoia, erratic behavior, and obsession with enemies. McVay began keeping guns everywhere, associating with militia members and white supremacist groups, and distributing copies of the Turner diaries. His fixation on political conspiracy theories and covert operations intensified.
McVay's Health Deterioration and Medical Visits
McVay's health declined significantly as he exhibited symptoms like decaying teeth, infected moles, nausea, and inability to hold fluids. He made numerous visits to doctors and dentists, receiving treatments for various issues. Despite his deteriorating health, McVay continued his obsessive behaviors and interactions with extremist groups, while his colleagues observed his unstable mental and physical state.
Involvement with Kelspan and Speculations on Mission
McVay's employment at Kelspan, a company involved in advanced aerospace and defense technologies, raises questions about potential covert operations and psychological effects on him. Speculations arise about a classified mission disturbing McVay or his immersion in extremist ideologies. The podcast explores the connection between McVay's behavior, affiliations with security companies, and possible programming or manipulation that impacted his actions.
Timothy McVay's Interest in UFOs and North Star Program
Timothy McVay's fascination with UFOs while at CalSpan raises questions about the influence of his environment on his interests. He becomes engrossed in ufology discussions with coworkers, hinting at a deeper connection. Additionally, his discovery of the North Star program at CalSpan adds complexity to his narrative. McVay's relentless pursuit of information about North Star, despite potential security implications, unveils a mysterious link between his personal intrigue and his professional surroundings.
National Guard's Involvement in Domestic law enforcement and Multi-Agency Programs
The podcast delves into the National Guard's role in domestic law enforcement operations, challenging traditional military boundaries. During the 80s under Reagan and Bush, the military started aiding civilian policing, leading to a blurred line between military and law enforcement duties. The deployment of National Guard units in joint task forces like JTF-6 highlights the expansion of military involvement in intelligence gathering, surveillance, and counterintelligence activities nationwide. These joint operations reveal a significant shift towards militarized policing and counterterrorism efforts, impacting the landscape of law enforcement in the United States.
Unlocked from the Patreon side: The fourth episode in conversation with Wendy Painting, author of Aberration in the Heartland of the Real: The Secret Lives of Timothy McVeigh. In this episode, we discuss McVeigh's time in the National Guard and what that signifies, and his time as a security guard at various locations including CALSPAN. That leads Wendy to explain what CALSPAN is and what it does. That leads her to explain CALSPAN's involvement in operation NORTHSTAR, which leads her to discuss PATCON, and McVeigh's possible/probable involvement.
