Oklahoma bomber tim mcveigh's sentence, accomplices and motive

Netflix has unveiled a new documentary delving into the most lethal act of domestic terrorism in US history. The fateful day of 19th April 1995 saw a truck parked outside the Alfred P.

Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, laden with a homemade explosive concoction of fuel and chemicals. The man behind the wheel, later identified as Timothy McVeigh, exited the

vehicle, lit two fuses, and retreated to another car. At 9:02am, the bomb detonated, reducing the front of the federal building to ruins. The explosion incinerated cars and caused damage or

destruction to over 300 nearby buildings. Tragically, 168 lives were lost, including 19 children, and hundreds more were injured. Netflix's compelling documentary, Oklahoma City

Bombing: American Terror, pledges to explore the aftermath of the explosion and the subsequent investigation led by authorities, including the FBI, reports the Mirror US. But who exactly was

Timothy McVeigh? What motivated him to commit such a horrific act, and what became of him afterwards? Here's everything you need to know. WHO WAS TIMOTHY MCVEIGH? Born in New York in

1968, McVeigh developed an interest in computer programming and firearms during his school years, even expressing a desire to own a gun shop. After leaving college prematurely, he joined the

US Army at the age of 20. McVeigh served in the military from 1988 to 1991, earning a promotion to Sergeant before being deployed for Operation Desert Storm. Upon his return from the Gulf

War, he attempted to join the United States Army Special Forces but withdrew, citing physical unpreparedness. Following an honourable discharge, McVeigh developed a strong anti-government

sentiment. He was seen distributing pro-gun literature at the Waco siege in 1993 and had previously written to newspapers and Representatives expressing his views on taxes and gun laws. It

is speculated that his motivation behind the Oklahoma bombing was to inspire others who shared his beliefs. WHAT HAPPENED TO TIMOTHY MCVEIGH? A piece of the truck used in the bombing was

recovered by the FBI from the debris, leading them to the rental location. Despite using the alias Robert Kling to rent the vehicle, a composite sketch of his face was produced. This led to

his identification by a local motel manager, who recognised McVeigh. Interestingly, McVeigh had been arrested just an hour after the bombing. A State Trooper had pulled him over for driving

without a licence plate. Upon discovering that McVeigh was carrying a loaded weapon, he was arrested for driving without plates and illegal firearm possession. It took the FBI three days to

locate him in his jail cell, and it's believed he was just a day away from being released. McVeigh was ultimately found guilty on June 2, 1997, on 11 federal charges, including

conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, use of a weapon of mass destruction, destruction with the use of explosives, and eight counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of law

enforcement officers. Within a fortnight, the jury recommended that McVeigh receive the death penalty. His initial appeal against this sentence was rejected, as was his request for a

nationally televised execution. Eventually, he withdrew subsequent appeals and McVeigh was executed by lethal injection at 7:14 a.m. on June 11, 2001. DID ANYONE ASSIST TIMOTHY MCVEIGH? Two

key accomplices were involved in the bombing alongside Timothy McVeigh. Terry Nichols, who was McVeigh's Platoon guide when he first joined the army, remained friends with him after his

discharge. Nichols assisted McVeigh in building the bomb and collecting the necessary materials. He was convicted of 161 counts of murder by the state of Oklahoma and is currently serving a

life sentence without the possibility of parole. Another former soldier and friend, Michael Fortier, was also deemed an accomplice. However, he agreed to testify against McVeigh and Nichols

in return for a reduced sentence and immunity for his wife. On May 27, 1998, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined $75,000 for failing to alert authorities about the bombing. He

has since been released and lives under a new identity in the Witness Protection Program. _OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING: AMERICAN TERROR IS STREAMING ON NETFLIX._