The Megyn Kelly Show The Unabomber: A Megyn Kelly Show True Crime Special | Ep. 227
Dec 22, 2021
In this captivating discussion, former FBI agent Terry Turchie shares his firsthand experiences leading the task force that captured Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber. They delve into the psychological complexities of Kaczynski, exploring his motivations outlined in his infamous manifesto. Turchie reveals the challenges investigators faced in tracking him down, the significance of eyewitness accounts, and the heartbreak experienced by Kaczynski's family. Discover the ethical dilemmas entangled in the decision to publish the manifesto and the evolution of investigative techniques that changed law enforcement forever.
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UNAbomber
- Megyn Kelly initially misunderstood the origin of "Unabomber".
- She thought it referred to a single bomber, not universities and airlines.
First Bomb
- The first bomb was found by Mary Gutierrez and sat in her home for days.
- It was addressed to professors at different universities and injured a police officer when opened.
Flight 444
- In 1979, a bomb partially detonated on American Airlines Flight 444.
- The pilots averted disaster by landing just before the fire reached the hydraulic system.
