A car bombing outside a California fertility clinic on May 17, 2025, resulted in one death and four injuries, believed to be motivated by anti-natalist ideology. The suspect, 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus, died in the explosion. Investigators are examining social media posts and a 30-minute audio recording attributed to him, which appear to endorse anti-natalist views, a belief opposing procreation. Bartkus may also be linked to a recent online forum post contemplating suicide via explosives and a YouTube account featuring homemade explosive experiments.
Law enforcement reported that Bartkus was struggling with depression and personal relationship issues, and a search warrant was executed at his residence in Twentynine Palms, about an hour from the bombing site. Authorities had initially withheld his identity due to the condition of his body following the blast, which has been deemed an act of terrorism by the FBI.
The explosion occurred around 11 a.m. at the American Reproductive Centers facility in Palm Springs, damaging multiple buildings within a 250-yard radius and felt miles away. Although all injured individuals have been released from the hospital, the extent of their injuries has not been disclosed. The clinic confirmed the vehicle explosion via social media.
The investigation is intensifying, with officials seeking video footage and interviewing associates of Bartkus. Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills assured the public that the incident appears isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the community. The case is one of the most significant bombing investigations in recent memory, with law enforcement actively seeking public assistance in tracing Bartkus’s movements and the events leading up to the attack.
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