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Centennial Olympic Park Bombing. Nick Adams Jason O’Bryan. Where. It was in Atlanta, Georgia during the 1996 summer Olympics. When. July 27, 1996. What. It was considered a terrorist bombing It was one of four bombings It consisted of three pipe bombs that were surrounded by nails
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Centennial Olympic Park Bombing Nick Adams Jason O’Bryan
Where • It was in Atlanta, Georgia during the 1996 summer Olympics
When • July 27, 1996
What • It was considered a terrorist bombing • It was one of four bombings • It consisted of three pipe bombs that were surrounded by nails • It was the largest pipe bomb in U.S. history, weighing 40 pounds • Killed 2, injuring at 150
Who was alleged • Richard Jewell • He was hailed a hero, because he discovered the bomb and helped spectators to safety • He was a potential suspect because he fit the “lone wolf” profile
Who it actually was • Eric Robert Rudolph • They caught him by identifying the bomb make and license plate • He was on the top ten most wanted list • Was arrested May 31, 2003 behind a Save-A-Lot • Serving life sentence in ADX Florence
Why • Main purpose of the bombing was to fight abortion and “homosexual agenda”