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FBI Confirms Identity of Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bomber

Investigators linked Guy Edward Bartkus to the attack through DNA, uncovering a bomb lab and extremist anti-natalist ideology.

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Overview

  • The FBI confirmed through DNA testing that Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, was the sole fatality in the car bombing at the American Reproductive Centers in Palm Springs on May 17.
  • Authorities discovered a bomb-making laboratory at Bartkus's home in Twentynine Palms, containing PETN and other explosive materials.
  • Bartkus left behind a 30-minute audio manifesto espousing anti-natalist and pro-mortalist beliefs, condemning IVF as the 'epitome of pro-life ideology.'
  • Despite extensive damage to the clinic, all embryos and reproductive materials were secured and unharmed, with limited operations resuming at an alternate location.
  • The FBI has found no evidence of additional suspects or ongoing threats but continues to analyze Bartkus's writings, digital footprint, and extremist connections.