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Oklahoma City Bombing

Oklahoma City Bombing

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 #004 - On April 19th, 1995, a former Army soldier named Timothy McVeigh parked a truck in front of a federal building in downtown Oklahoma City. Inside the truck was a 7,000-pound homemade bomb.At exactly 9:02 am, the bomb exploded. Within seconds, a third of the building had been reduced to rubble. And more than 300 nearby buildings were damaged.When the massacre was over, 168 people were killed, including 19 children, with several hundred more injured. The bombing became the worst act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.You know what happened. Now let’s uncover…why.Support Anatomy of a MassacreBecome a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/anatomyofamassacreAs a Patron you'll enjoy early ad-free episodes, exclusive merchandise, and bonus content.Support the show for as low as $3/month.Credits:Written and produced by Courtney FretwellRockefeller Audio productionSources include articles from the FBI, CNN, The Guardian, A&E, and ABC News. Help is Available:If you or someone you know is in crisis, dial the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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