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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.
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.
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.