The FBI, leading a task force of over 150 investigators, named the case “UNABOM,” derived from the words university, airline, and bombing.
Finally, in 1996, Kaczynski’s reign of terror came to an end when he was apprehended at a remote cabin in Montana.
Ted Kaczynski Suicide: Life Behind Bars
Having pleaded guilty in 1998, Ted Kaczynski was sentenced to eight life terms without the possibility of parole.
Imprisoned at the Supermax facility in Florence, Colorado, he was later transferred to the Federal Medical Center in Butner due to deteriorating health conditions.
Throughout his trial, Kaczynski’s twisted ideology was laid bare, as he published a 30,000-word manifesto, later known as the Unabomber Manifesto, justifying his acts of violence as a means to combat what he perceived as the destructive force of technology.
Prosecutors portrayed him as a vengeful loner driven by a deep hatred of humanity.
The Controversial Plea Deal:
Shortly before his trial was set to commence, Kaczynski struck a plea deal with prosecutors, sparing himself the possibility of the death penalty.
