FBI Identifies Guy Edward Bartkus
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The FBI declared a “blast zone” and cleared residents in the Twentynine Palms neighborhood over concerns that bomb-making materials could be inside a home.
Bartkus is believed to be the person who detonated a bomb at the Palm Springs American Reproductive Center, which offers services like IVF, because he was aligned with the pro-mortalist and anti-natalist movements—the idea that humans should not continue to procreate.
Guy Edward Bartkus was identified as the suspect accused in the bombing targeting a Palm Springs, CA, fertility clinic, and authorities are investigating a possible manifesto, according to the FBI. The bombing occurred on May 17,
Guy Edward Bartkus was identified as the suspect in the Palm Springs bombing on Saturday. The 25-year-old had ‘nihilistic’ views, the FBI confirmed, and ‘intentionally’ targeted the fertility clinic.
Bartkus was identified as the key suspect by the FBI on Sunday, after his body was discovered near a burned-out vehicle outside the clinic. He had reportedly attempted to livestream the explosion, with a camera found set up on a tripod nearby, although no footage was uploaded online.
The FBI believes the suspect in the Palm Springs explosion left behind "anti-pro-life" writings before carrying out the attack, officials said.
Guy Edward Bartkas was identified as the Palm Springs car bomb suspect on Sunday. The 25-year-old exploded an explosive near a fertility clinic at around 11 AM local time on Saturday. He is believed to have died at the scene, the FBI said at a press conference, further revealing that Bartkas drove a Ford sedan.
New details emerging about the 25-year-old suspect accused of setting off a massive bomb outside a Palm Springs Fertility Clinic. The FBI has identified Guy Edward Bartkus as the alleged bomber, his manifesto now revealing "nihilistic ideations" and "anti natalist" views.