Chasing Shadows Chasing Shadows Chapter 13 Tim McVeigh's Bible
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Apr 15, 2024 
Stuart Wexler, an author and historian specializing in religious extremism in the U.S., dives deep into the connections between Christian Identity movements and domestic terrorism. He discusses Tim McVeigh and the influence of the 'Turner Diaries' as a tactical blueprint for attacks like the Oklahoma City bombing. Wexler explores McVeigh's radicalization events linked to the Waco standoff and Ruby Ridge, alongside the Aryan Republican Army's bank robbery schemes to fund their militant goals. The conversation reveals troubling insights into the rise of militia groups and ongoing security threats.
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Snell's Elation At Oklahoma City
- Richard Wayne Snell watched the Oklahoma City bombing on TV and appeared elated as it unfolded.
- Snell had earlier plotted a federal-building bombing with CSA associates, linking past plots to later attacks.
Turner Diaries As Tactical Blueprint
- The Turner Diaries provided a tactical blueprint for a fertilizer-bomb attack on a federal building.
- Timothy McVeigh idolized the book and distributed copies at gun shows, linking fiction to real-world tactics.
Waco As A Radicalizing Pilgrimage
- Timothy McVeigh visited Waco and saw the siege as proof of government overreach.
- The Waco and Ruby Ridge incidents radicalized him and helped push him toward violent action.