Harvard Grad To Life In Prison: The Unabomber’s Backstory Will Blow Your Mind

He Chose A Guilty Plea Over Insanity

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After turning him in, Kaczynski’s brother did everything he could to help him avoid the death penalty. This even meant having Kaczynski’s lawyers enter an insanity plea behind his back.

Once Kaczynski heard about this, he was furious and tried to dismiss his lawyers, plead guilty to all charges, and receive a life sentence without parole instead. Kaczynski knew if he pled insanity, his manifesto and work would be discredited.

Next, Kaczynski used his smarts to pull a few tricks on the FBI when it came to his bombs.