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  1. George Peter Metesky (November 2, 1903 – May 23, 1994), better known as the Mad Bomber, was an American electrician and mechanic who terrorized New York City for 16 years in the 1940s and 1950s with explosives that he planted in theaters, terminals, libraries and offices.

  2. George Metesky was an American terrorist known for having planted at least 33 bombs throughout New York City during the 1940s and ’50s. The 16-year hunt for the Mad Bomber was solved by using one of the first applications of criminal profiling. Metesky was the son of Lithuanian immigrants. He was.

  3. How a psychiatrist used reverse psychology to profile the notorious serial bomber who terrorized New York City for 16 years. Learn about the case of F.P., the clues he left behind, and the challenges of criminal profiling in the 1950s.

  4. Sep 23, 2019 · Nearly 80 years ago, a mysterious “Mad Bomber” kept New Yorkers in a state of fear for over a decade. Oddly, his first attempt didn’t gain much attention. On Nov. 16, 1940, workers at a...

  5. A mad bomber who terrorized Manhattan sparked the need for a new kind of investigation.Still haven’t subscribed to The New Yorker on YouTube http://bit.ly...

  6. Nov 13, 2009 · Learn about George Peter Metesky, the man who planted bombs at landmark sites in New York City for over a decade. Find out how he was caught, why he did it and what happened to him.

  7. Dec 8, 2017 · Learn how George Metesky, a disgruntled former Con Ed worker, planted dozens of bombs in the city for 15 years, starting in 1940. Discover how he was caught and what his motives and methods were.