California Explosion at fertility clinic in Palm Springs, at least one dead, May 2025

[CrimeDawg123]

The media outlet said law enforcement had recovered an audio recording by the man that laid out his motivations, which included philosophical objections to being born without consent.

One dead after suspected bomb blast near reproductive health clinic in Palm Springs

A suspected bomb blast that authorities believe was 'an intentional act of terrorism' outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic left one person dead and additional people injured.

www.latimes.com

Please let this nutter be the one casualty

 

[whitelilac]

from the above link...
"That briefing also said police had found two rifles — an AK-47 and an AR-platform rifle — along with ammunition next to the exploded vehicle."

Seems me this person planned to use those weapons, and that the car possibly exploded prematurely. Plus he was out of the car, not inside.
Thank heavens this wasn't worse than it already is.

also ..."FBI had confirmed the suspect was the sole fatality."
"the focus was the last known home of the suspected bomber, whom the station identified as a 25-year-old man"

 

[KooshBall]

Interesting that he chose a day that the clinic was closed.

 

[LAhiker]

I had no idea there was such a thing as a pro mortalist (or anti-natalist).

The bomber at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, has been identified as a 25-year-old man who left an online manifesto in which he described himself as a pro-mortalist, saying people didn’t give consent to exist.

The suspect is Guy Edward Bartkus, a 25-year-old man from Twentynine Palms, a small city about 35 miles northeast of Palm Springs. He left a 30-minute audio recording in which he explained his motive for the attack.

Bomber of California fertility clinic identified, described himself as pro-mortalist

The bomber at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, has been identified as a 25-year-old man who left an online manifesto in which he described himself as a pro-mortalist, saying people didn’t give consent to exist. The suspect is Guy Edward Bartkus, a 25-year-old man from Twentynine...

bnonews.com

 

[vls12345]

Wowzers. Lots about the bomber's so-called philosophy here.

Audio Manifesto Revealed from Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bomber Guy Edward Bartkus

Suspect behind Saturday’s deadly bombing at a Palm Springs fertility clinic as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus, a resident of Twentynine Palms, California. Law enforcement sources confirm that Bartkus is believed to have carried out the powerful explosion that injured five people and left him...

channel2now.com

Suspect behind Saturday’s deadly bombing at a Palm Springs fertility clinic as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus, a resident of Twentynine Palms, California.

In the aftermath of the attack, federal agents executed a search warrant at Bartkus’ residence on Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms.

 

[vls12345]

Ummm...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-was-sophie-tinney-woman-allegedly-mentioned-on-palm-springs-bombing-suspect-guy-edward-bartkus-website-101747536238584.html

Law enforcement sources told BNO News that Bartkus attempted to film Saturday's attack by setting up a camera on a tripod. However, the video reportedly failed to upload to his personal website.

On that same website, Bartkus included a FAQ section where he referenced a close friend named Sophie, who he claimed shared his philosophical beliefs. He claimed Sophie had recently died after convincing her boyfriend to shoot her in her sleep.

Bartkus's account appears to align with the April 20 death of 27-year-old Sophie Tinney in Fox Island, Washington. Tinney died from multiple gunshot wounds to the head. Her boyfriend, 29-year-old Lars Eugene Nelson, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Prosecutors allege the act may have been premeditated and that Tinney may have convinced Nelson to shoot her in the head while she slept.

 

[vls12345]

Fyi, I've started a separate thread for Sophie Tinney (per previous post).

Thread 'WA - Sophie Tinney, 27, shot in the head by boyfriend, possibly as part of a suicide plan. Fox Island/Pierce County. 20 April 2025.'

May 18, 2025

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article305134851.html

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[Betty P]

Authorities were still working to confirm the identity of the person who died at the scene. Davis would not directly say whether that person was the suspect but said authorities were not searching for a suspect.

Davis also said four people were hurt but provided no additional details on the severity of the injuries. Authorities were also investigating the possibility that the explosion was being livestreamed.

Nima Tabrizi, 37, of Santa Monica, said he was inside a cannabis dispensary nearby when he felt a massive explosion.

“The building just shook, and we go outside and there’s massive cloud smoke,” Tabrizi said. “Crazy explosion. It felt like a bomb went off. ... We went up to the scene, and we saw human remains.”

1 person killed in explosion outside fertility clinic; police say act was ‘intentional’

An explosion has killed a person and heavily damaged a fertility clinic Saturday in the upscale California city of Palm Springs.

apnews.com

It’s a relief to see that the FBI is treating this as an act of terrorism. Of course that’s what it is, but the definition of terrorism is changing these days, not always in a good way.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

“Basically, it just comes down to I’m angry that I exist and that, you know, nobody got my consent to bring me here.”

“I’m very against [IVF], it’s extremely wrong. These are people who are having kids after they’ve sat there and thought about it. How much more stupid can it get?"

Who Was Guy Edward Bartkus? Suspect In Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Explosion

Guy Edward Bartkus is believed to be the only person killed in the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing, which injured four and was described as an "intentional act of terrorism." , US News News - Times Now

www.timesnownews.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Related? A marine?

Evacuations underway in Twentynine Palms due to potential 'blast zone'

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) - Residents in Twentynine Palms neighborhoods are being evacuated to avoid a potential "blast zone," authorities told News Channel 3. People are urged to various areas in the city: Hwy 62 to the south Amboy to the north Bullion Ave to the west Utah Trl to the east...

kesq.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

"It doesn't matter what side or religion or wherever you come from, to take that opportunity, to have a family, and to grow life, away from somebody is so profoundly wrong just in every way."​

Patients of Palm Springs fertility clinic grateful embryos are safe

"It doesn't matter what side or religion or wherever you come from, to take that opportunity, to have a family, and to grow life, away from somebody is so profoundly wrong just in every way," Catrina Sheldon said.

www.kcra.com

Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem Naomi Soto called the clinic “a place of hope.”
“This is a building that people go to to start or expand their families,” she said. “We acknowledge their pain and concern across the community for the patients and staff.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2025/05/17/california-explosion-palm-springs/b1e7c6d4-3355-11f0-8498-1f8214bba2d2_story.html

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Motive will be revealing here, when it comes out. Unusual story.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[Betty P]

How strange that there are violent extremists out there who oppose In vitro fertilization, surrogacy and same sex marriage.

It's not just this idiot, its apparently a movement of sorts. I don't understand how some people can find so many things to hate instead of respecting the privacy of others.

ETA: We need to revive the old practice of minding one's own business.

 

[Tutter]

I had no idea there was such a thing as a pro mortalist (or anti-natalist).

Bomber of California fertility clinic identified, described himself as pro-mortalist

The bomber at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, has been identified as a 25-year-old man who left an online manifesto in which he described himself as a pro-mortalist, saying people didn’t give consent to exist. The suspect is Guy Edward Bartkus, a 25-year-old man from Twentynine...

bnonews.com

Call me crazy, but no one gives consent to be here. And it sort is is the main purpose biologically for life to reproduce…..so….

Him picking a day they were closed seems he might have just wanted a public suicide. Thank goodness no one else was hurt.

My goodness people are really messed up.

Moo

 

[iamshadow21]

Call me crazy, but no one gives consent to be here. And it sort is is the main purpose biologically for life to reproduce…..so….

Him picking a day they were closed seems he might have just wanted a public suicide. Thank goodness no one else was hurt.

My goodness people are really messed up.

Moo

He's a bog standard injustice collector, like most bombers and mass shooters.

It's not his fault he hates his life, it's everyone who ever wanted to have a kid. It's society, it's the human race, it's existence itself.

And his malignant anger means he doesn't just want to quietly kill himself, he wants to hurt everyone in a blast radius. I'm just glad that in that, he was unsuccessful.

FYI, therapy is cheaper.

MOO

 

[Soulmagent]

Lars Eugene Nelson has a court hearing tomorrow according to the second brief on this link.
Prosecutors charge 29-year-old Fox Island man in shooting death of girlfriend - Gig Harbor Now
This the guy in jail for Sophie. He seems to have a lot of support .

 

[Sundog]

dbm

 

[Knox]

How strange that there are violent extremists out there who oppose In vitro fertilization, surrogacy and same sex marriage.

It's not just this idiot, its apparently a movement of sorts. I don't understand how some people can find so many things to hate instead of respecting the privacy of others.

ETA: We need to revive the old practice of minding one's own business.

Everyone has an opinion, rightfully so. What separates us from these these dangerous individuals
Is- we don’t feel ENTITLED to harm others or ourselves in order to express what we believe.

This is the craziest ideology, it really speaks to the state of mental health in segments of our society. How big is this “movement “ as some have called it?

 

[DS2021]

Guy Bartkus named as suspect who blew up Palm Springs fertility clinic

A suspect in the bombing has been identified as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus.

www.the-independent.com

Guy Bartkus, law enforcement sources name ‘pro-mortalist’ as suspect in Palm Springs IVF clinic explosion

Bno reported this last night, but here's confirmation