Ted Kaczynski, the notorious Unabomber, died on June 10, 2023, at the age of 81. Kaczynski was a mathematics professor who turned to terrorism in the 1970s and 1980s, sending mail bombs to scientists, academics, and airline executives. He killed three people and injured 23 others.
Kaczynski was born in Chicago in 1942. He was a brilliant student and attended Harvard University, where he earned a doctorate in mathematics. After graduating from Harvard, Kaczynski taught at the University of California, Berkeley. However, he left Berkeley after two years and moved to a remote cabin in Montana.
In 1978, Kaczynski began sending mail bombs to his targets. The bombs were often crudely made and contained homemade explosives. Kaczynski's targets included scientists, academics, and airline executives. He also threatened to blow up airliners in flight.
Kaczynski's bombing campaign lasted for nearly 18 years. In 1995, he sent a manifesto to The New York Times and The Washington Post. In the manifesto, he outlined his philosophy, which was based on a rejection of technology and industrialization.
After the manifesto was published, Kaczynski's brother David recognized his brother's writing and alerted the authorities. Kaczynski was arrested in 1996 and pleaded guilty to his crimes. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Ted Kaczynski died on June 10, 2023, at the age of 81. He was a complex and controversial figure, and his legacy continues to be debated.
