Ted Kaczynski
Ted Kaczynski | |
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 Kaczynski after his arrest in 1996 | |
| Born | Theodore John Kaczynski May 22, 1942 |
| Died | June 10, 2023 (aged 81) |
| Other names | Unabomber |
| Occupation | Mathematician |
| Criminal status | Deceased |
| Spouse(s) | Elaine Anderson (m. 1988; div. 1994) |
| Children | 1 |
| Conviction(s) | Transportation, mailing and use of bombs; Murder |
| Criminal penalty | 8 consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole |
Theodore John "Ted" Kaczynski (May 22, 1942 – June 10, 2023) was an American mathematician who was known as the Unabomber.[1] Between 1978 and 1995, Kaczynski engaged in a nationwide bombing campaign against people involved with modern technology, planting or mailing numerous home-made bombs, ultimately killing a total of three people and injuring 23 others.[2]
Early life[change | change source]
Kaczynski was born in Chicago and raised in Evergreen Park, Illinois.[3] Kaczynski was accepted to Harvard University at the age of 16.[3] He earned an undergraduate degree. He then earned a PhD in mathematics from the University of Michigan.[3] Kacyznski was a child prodigy who did well in mathematics.[4] He became an assistant professor at the University of California, Berkeley in 1967 at age 25.[3] He resigned two years later.[3]
The Unabomber[change | change source]
In 1971, he moved to a cabin without electricity or running water, in Lincoln, Montana. He lived there while learning survival skills. From 1978 to 1995, Kaczynski sent 16 bombs to targets including universities and airlines, killing three people and injuring 23.[5][6]
Kaczynski sent a letter to The New York Times on April 24, 1995.[3]
Kaczynski was arrested in his cabin on April 3, 1996. His brother, David, called the police so that they could arrest him.[7] He pleaded guilty of his crimes on January 22, 1998. He was an inmate of ADX Florence, Fremont County, Colorado. On December 14, 2021, he was moved from ADX Florence to the Federal Medical Center, Butner, North Carolina after being diagnosed with late-stage cancer.[8]
Written works[change | change source]
Kaczynski wrote many books, Industrial Society and Its Future, Anti-Tech Revolution: Why and How, and Technological Slavery are his most famous.[9] Industrial Society and Its Future was best known as the "Unabomber's Manifesto".[10][11]
Death[change | change source]
At 12:23 a.m. on June 10, 2023, he was found in his cell unresponsive. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.[12] Prison officials believe he committed suicide.[13]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Kaczynski identified himself as an anarchist, although few anarchists accept this claim. On his own views see Gautney, Heather (2010). … claimed to be from 'the anarchist group calling ourselves FC. ISBN 9780230620247. Haberfeld, M. R.; Hassell, Agostino (9 July 2009). ... Kaczynski was a disenchanted mathematics professor turned anarchist. ISBN 9781441901156. Sue Mahan, Pamala L. Griset (2007). Terrorism in Perspective. Sage Publications. ISBN 9781412950152.
- ↑ "Interview with Ted Kaczynski, Administrative Maximum Facility Prison, Florence, Colorado, USA". Earth First Journal!. June 1999. Archived from the original on March 18, 2009. Retrieved March 18, 2009.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "U.s Seizes Unabomber Suspect". Chicago Tribune.com. April 4, 1996. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
- ↑ "Unabomber Ted Kaczynski dead at 81". The Hill. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ↑ "The Unabomber's Targets: An Interactive Map". CNN. 1997. Archived from the original on June 13, 2008.
- ↑ Lardner, George; Adams, Lorraine (April 14, 1996). "To Unabomb Victims, a Deeper Mystery". The Washington Post. p. A01. Archived from the original on May 4, 2011.
- ↑ New York Times
- ↑ Zapotosky, Matt (December 23, 2021). "Ted Kaczynski, the 79-year-old Unabomber, transferred to prison medical facility". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ↑ Bailey, Holly (January 28, 2016). "The Unabomber takes on the Internet". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on February 14, 2016.
- ↑ Kaczynski, Theodore. "Industrial Society and Its Future" (PDF). editions-hache.com. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 11, 2011. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- ↑ Chase (2004), p. 84.
- ↑ Sisak, Michael R.; Balsamo, Mike; Offenhartz, Jake (June 11, 2023). "Ted Kaczynski, known as the "Unabomber," died of suicide: AP Sources". Associated Press. Archived from the original on June 11, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ↑ Thrush, Glenn (June 11, 2023). "Kaczynski Died by Suicide, Prompting Questions of Prison Security". The New York Times. p. A20. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
Other websites[change | change source]
Media related to Ted Kaczynski at Wikimedia Commons
- Published Works of Theodore Kaczynski – mathematical papers
- The Unabomber Manifesto
- Kaczynski's letter to the writers of the book, American Terrorist, about Timothy McVeigh Archived 2020-08-31 at the Wayback Machine
- Text of Unabomber's Letter Received by N.Y. Times April 26, 1995 Archived February 4, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
- Text of Letter from Unabomber to Dr. David Gelernter Archived 2009-03-11 at the Wayback Machine
- Letter to a Turkish anarchist
- The Unabomber's family photo album – Chicago Tribune
- 1942 births
- 2023 deaths
- American activists
- American anarchists
- American atheists
- American mathematicians
- American prisoners
- American serial killers
- American terrorists
- Criminals from Chicago
- People from Evergreen Park, Illinois
- People who committed suicide in prison custody
- People who died in prison custody in the United States
- Writers from Chicago
- Scientists from Chicago
- American philosophers
- Educators from Chicago