
Ted Kaczynski, the notorious Unabomber, died in prison on June 10, 2023, at the age of 81. Kaczynski was a mathematics prodigy who turned to terrorism in the 1970s and 1980s, mailing bombs to universities, airlines, and other targets in a campaign to protest the rise of modern technology. He was arrested in 1996 and sentenced to four consecutive life terms in prison.
Kaczynski's death marks the end of a long and controversial chapter in American history. He was a complex and troubled figure, and his legacy is likely to be debated for years to come.