Terry Turchie
Former FBI agent who directed the Unabomber Task Force and later served as deputy assistant director in the FBI counterterrorism division, author of a book on the Unabomber investigation.
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Mar 15, 2026 • 4h 11min
Unabomber Look Back, Karen Read Trial, Zodiac Killer Deep Dive - Megyn's "True Crime" Mega-Episode
Terry Turchie, former FBI Unabomber task force leader and author, reflects on the investigation that tracked Ted Kaczynski. Peter Tragos, trial attorney and legal commentator, breaks down the Karen Reed trial's forensic fights and courtroom drama. Tom Colbert, investigative journalist and founder of The Case Breakers, dives into Zodiac mysteries, suspects, ciphers, and forensic leads.
Dec 22, 2021 • 1h 40min
The Unabomber: A Megyn Kelly Show True Crime Special | Ep. 227
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.
