Ted Kaczynski

Harvard Mathematics Prodigy

At 25, Kaczynski became the youngest assistant professor in UC Berkeley's mathematics history. His academic brilliance suggested a promising career ahead.

Abandons Academic Career

Abruptly resigned from Berkeley without explanation, retreating to a remote Montana cabin. This marked the beginning of his rejection of modern society and technology.

First Mail Bomb Sent

Kaczynski began his domestic terrorism campaign by sending his first mail bomb to Northwestern University. This initiated a 17-year reign of terror that would kill three and injure 23.

Industrial Society Manifesto Published

The Washington Post and New York Times published his 35,000-word manifesto under threat of continued bombings. This unprecedented act led to his eventual identification and capture.

Arrested as Unabomber

FBI arrested Kaczynski after his brother recognized his writing style in the manifesto. The capture ended one of the FBI's longest and costliest manhunts.

Life Sentence Without Parole

Pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty and received eight life sentences. He spent the rest of his life in federal supermax prison, completely disgraced.

Death in Federal Prison

Kaczynski died by suicide in federal prison at age 81. His death closed the chapter on one of America's most notorious domestic terrorists.

Legacy of Terror and Disgrace

Kaczynski is remembered solely as a domestic terrorist whose brilliant mind was consumed by extremism and violence. His manifesto occasionally resurfaces in fringe anti-technology circles, but he remains universally condemned and forgotten by mainstream society.