For nearly two decades, a solitary figure unleashed fear through carefully crafted mail bombs, resulting in two fatalities and numerous injuries. Ted Kaczynski evaded capture until his brother alerted the FBI, leading to his identification as the notorious Unabomber. The publication of Kaczynski's Manifesto in prominent newspapers ignited intense investigative efforts, including linguistic analysis and DNA extraction from a single stamp. Eventually, Kaczynski was apprehended at his remote cabin. With the Manifesto and other evidence in hand, authorities secured his conviction. He is currently serving four life sentences plus an additional 30 years without the possibility of parole.
Show
The FBI Files
Episode
S01E09
Air Date
Jan 26, 1999
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Polly Klaas: Kidnapped
S01E02
Above the Law
S01E03
Human Prey
S01E04
Death in Alaska
S01E05
Deadly Paradise
S01E06
The Crazy Don
S01E07
Killing Spree
S01E08
Melissa Brannen: Missing
S01E09
The Unabomber
S01E10
Murdering Cowboy
S01E11
The World Trade Center Bombing
S01E12
John Gotti: Convicted
S01E13
The True Story of Mississippi Burning