Ted Kaczynski the Unabomber
Ted Kaczynski, a math whiz with a burning contempt for modern technology’s environmental impact, became the infamous Unabomber. His 20-year reign of terror, starting in the 70s, involved mailing deadly parcels to unsuspecting researchers, claiming three lives and injuring 23. His capture culminated in the FBI’s most prolonged and costly manhunt, a thrilling chase that targeted a man hell-bent on anarchy, targeting those at the cutting edge of scientific discovery.
When his manifesto hit the press, it sparked an unexpected reaction – his brother, recognizing the work, tipped off the FBI. This hermit was none other than Theodore Kaczynski. Despite his unconventional lifestyle, he displayed remarkable lucidity during his trial, earning himself eight life sentences without parole. A late-stage cancer diagnosis in 2021 marked his final years. By 2023, at the ripe age of 81, he was discovered lifeless in his cell, a victim of his own despair.