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Daniel Park, 32, died in federal custody after being charged with aiding the bombing of a fertility clinic in California. Park allegedly supplied chemicals to the bomber, Guy Edward Bartkus, who died in the May 17 explosion. Authorities claim Park shared similar anti-natalist ideologies and had been posting about them online since 2016.
Daniel Park, 32, was found unresponsive in federal custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday and later pronounced dead at a hospital. He was charged with aiding the May 17 bombing of a fertility clinic in California, which inflicted injuries on multiple victims and destroyed the facility. Park allegedly provided chemicals to the bomber, Guy Edward Bartkus, who died in the explosion. Authorities claim Park shared anti-natalist views that aligned with Bartkus's ideology, with evidence of him posting about these beliefs online since 2016. Records indicated that Park shipped around 180 pounds of ammonium nitrate and purchased an additional 90 pounds leading up to the bombing. This incident has intensified discussions on domestic terrorism and the influence of extremist ideologies. The case underscores the potential for violent actions stemming from radical beliefs. Federal officials continue to investigate the wider implications of such ideologies in relation to public safety.