Weird Little Guys Burning Hate: Tyler Dykes
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Oct 17, 2024 Tyler Bradley Dykes, a former U.S. Marine with a controversial past linked to extremist groups, candidly shares his troubling journey from involvement in the 2017 Nazi torch march to facing serious legal consequences for his actions. He opens up about the social dynamics of hate groups, his transformations, and the chilling influence of extremism on communities. Dykes reflects on his sentencing, the complexities of his military background, and the broader implications of his actions amid rising domestic threats.
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Tyler Dykes' Escalation
- Tyler Dykes, a former Marine, participated in the 2017 Charlottesville Nazi torch march and the 2021 Capitol riot.
- His actions escalated despite facing seemingly no consequences initially.
Dykes in Charlottesville
- In August 2017, 19-year-old Tyler Dykes traveled to Charlottesville just before starting college at Cornell.
- He participated in the Unite the Right rally, carrying a torch and chanting with the crowd.
Post-Charlottesville Activities
- Dykes dropped out of Cornell, joined the Marines, and was later discharged.
- Back in South Carolina, he started an IT company while also engaging with the Southern Suns Active Club.