Harveys Casino and the surrounding area, experts attempted to disarm the bomb, but their efforts were unsuccessful and the bomb exploded.
Had his original bomb planted in Harvey's Resort Hotel on Aug. 26, , killed hundreds in the Stateline corridor, the name John Birges Sr.
Retired Special Agent Chris Ronay describes the FBI's role in the investigation of an "undefeatable" pound bomb at a Nevada casino in
It was Aug. 26, , when two men posing as computer technicians delivered a large box to the second floor of Harvey's casino at Stateline.
It was Aug. 26, , when two men posing as computer technicians delivered a large box to the second floor of Harvey's casino at Stateline.
The Harvey's Resort Hotel bombing took place on August 26–27, , when three men Harrah's Casino (which was connected to Harvey's Resort via a tunnel) was also damaged by the explosion, which broke many of the casino's windows.
Had his original bomb planted in Harvey's Resort Hotel on Aug. 26, , killed hundreds in the Stateline corridor, the name John Birges Sr.
It was Aug. 26, , when two men posing as computer technicians delivered a large box to the second floor of Harvey's casino at Stateline.
26, , a bomb was discovered at Harvey's Wagon Wheel casino and hotel. Thousands of gamblers and hundreds of guests were evacuated.
Had his original bomb planted in Harvey's Resort Hotel on Aug. 26, , killed hundreds in the Stateline corridor, the name John Birges Sr.
After 39 years, it remains one of the most unique improvised explosives devices IEDs the Bureau has ever come across. The bomb exploded, creating a five-story crater in the hotel. His two sons, charged as accomplices, were given suspended sentences because they cooperated with authorities.
This bomb can never be dismantled or disarmed without causing an explosion. Uploaded on April 23, Public domain.
After being discovered, the bomb was photographed, dusted for fingerprints, X-rayed, and studied. After the bomb detonated, crowds cheered and reveled from a safe distance.