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But he detonates them at times where people won't be there. Or not a lot of people will be there. Like 6.15 a.m. But what about the high traffic one? That's the one. It's like that one, you know... That stands out. Yeah, that one stands out. But a few of the other ones...
It almost looked like they were almost put to cause, because there's like conflicting ideas here because it's like there's shrapnel in them. It looks like there's clearly a, they're wanting to hurt someone. But then the times that a lot of them are placed or detonated, I should say, are interesting. Okay. You know? Yeah. Because it is crazy that they're not getting anyone. Right.
It almost looked like they were almost put to cause, because there's like conflicting ideas here because it's like there's shrapnel in them. It looks like there's clearly a, they're wanting to hurt someone. But then the times that a lot of them are placed or detonated, I should say, are interesting. Okay. You know? Yeah. Because it is crazy that they're not getting anyone. Right.
Like they're not hurting anyone. Investigators assumed because of this that maybe it was like a prank and they were detonating it on purpose when people wouldn't be there to cause damage and like chaos but not hurt anyone. Okay.
Like they're not hurting anyone. Investigators assumed because of this that maybe it was like a prank and they were detonating it on purpose when people wouldn't be there to cause damage and like chaos but not hurt anyone. Okay.
So they were so convinced that the bombs were the work of an, quote, addled prankster, that they were reluctant to provide any details to the press, saying it would just build up the ego of the nut who did it. Okay. I guess I sort of get that. I can kind of see where they're coming from. And again, this is like the 1950s, so like, you know. Yeah, a little different.
So they were so convinced that the bombs were the work of an, quote, addled prankster, that they were reluctant to provide any details to the press, saying it would just build up the ego of the nut who did it. Okay. I guess I sort of get that. I can kind of see where they're coming from. And again, this is like the 1950s, so like, you know. Yeah, a little different.
Regardless of what they told the press, in private, investigators on the bomb squad were at least somewhat concerned of the bombs. Like, investigators... are kind of like they're at odds a little bit of what this actually is. In each case, the bombs did get slightly larger and more sophisticated.
Regardless of what they told the press, in private, investigators on the bomb squad were at least somewhat concerned of the bombs. Like, investigators... are kind of like they're at odds a little bit of what this actually is. In each case, the bombs did get slightly larger and more sophisticated.
So again, this is kind of showing or suggesting that like the bomber who is doing this is really learning as he goes. And he's like keeping up with his, you know... To the edge of trying to figure out how to do this better and better. And he's getting better at it. In the report on the second bomb at Grand Central Station, the technician wrote, quote, this is a well-constructed mechanism.
So again, this is kind of showing or suggesting that like the bomber who is doing this is really learning as he goes. And he's like keeping up with his, you know... To the edge of trying to figure out how to do this better and better. And he's getting better at it. In the report on the second bomb at Grand Central Station, the technician wrote, quote, this is a well-constructed mechanism.
It shows considerable advance in technique as compared with the earlier bombs. Also, because the bombs were clearly created in place by the same person, it was impossible for the bomb squad to ignore the reality that they were dealing with a serial bomber. And it was only a matter of time before someone was going to get hurt. Regardless of whether that's the intention or not, it's going to happen.
It shows considerable advance in technique as compared with the earlier bombs. Also, because the bombs were clearly created in place by the same person, it was impossible for the bomb squad to ignore the reality that they were dealing with a serial bomber. And it was only a matter of time before someone was going to get hurt. Regardless of whether that's the intention or not, it's going to happen.
It's just the way that this all works. A month later, on October 22nd, the bomber struck again. This time in a bathroom at the Paramount Theater. Mm-hmm. Fortunately, the bomb was discovered before it was detonated. Oh, that's good. And the bomb squad was able to disassemble it without much trouble. But that right there, there was intense harm. Well, once you realize who he is, you're like, okay.
It's just the way that this all works. A month later, on October 22nd, the bomber struck again. This time in a bathroom at the Paramount Theater. Mm-hmm. Fortunately, the bomb was discovered before it was detonated. Oh, that's good. And the bomb squad was able to disassemble it without much trouble. But that right there, there was intense harm. Well, once you realize who he is, you're like, okay.
Like the other devices, the bomb was constructed with a roughly four-inch long pipe containing a .25 caliber shell. With that mechanism, small amount of gunpowder. At the time, roughly 3,500 patrons were in the theater, one floor above watching a show. Wow. So this would have caused massive casualties or at least massive damage. Yeah. And so like that one was like, oh shit.
Like the other devices, the bomb was constructed with a roughly four-inch long pipe containing a .25 caliber shell. With that mechanism, small amount of gunpowder. At the time, roughly 3,500 patrons were in the theater, one floor above watching a show. Wow. So this would have caused massive casualties or at least massive damage. Yeah. And so like that one was like, oh shit.
So just as police were investigating the scene at the Paramount, the editor of the New York Herald Tribune received a letter by special delivery. Inside was a letter, written in block lettering, that said, "'Bombs will continue until the Consolidated Edison Company is brought to justice for their dastardly acts against me. I have exhausted all other means.
So just as police were investigating the scene at the Paramount, the editor of the New York Herald Tribune received a letter by special delivery. Inside was a letter, written in block lettering, that said, "'Bombs will continue until the Consolidated Edison Company is brought to justice for their dastardly acts against me. I have exhausted all other means.
I intend with bombs to cause others to cry out for justice for me.'" But you're not telling anybody what happened. You're not telling anyone what happened. You're going to hurt someone. So no one's going to speak for you. And now you want these people that you're trying to harm or inconvenience at the very least to cry out for you. That's what I mean. Your thinking is a little scattered.