Well, I Laughed

7: The Industrial Revolution and its Consequences pt.1: The Unabomber

Jun 28, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Unabomber's Early Bombing Campaign

  • The Unabomber's bombing campaign began with small crude package bombs causing minor injuries but escalating in severity over years.
  • Early bombs appeared randomly targeted at academics and corporate figures, creating confusion for investigators.
INSIGHT

FBI Naming and Bomb Evidence

  • FBI called the Unabomber case a "university and airline bomber" to reflect his chosen targets.
  • The bomber's crude but evolving devices shared common marks, especially the "FC" initials, linking the attacks.
ANECDOTE

Unabomber Spotted in Salt Lake City

  • The Unabomber was once spotted planting a bomb in Salt Lake City, resulting in a police sketch.
  • The sketch showed reddish blonde hair and a hoodie, but this lead did not immediately identify him.
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