The Harvey Casino Bombing

The  bomb detonated at Harvey's Resort Hotel in August of 1970 remains  one  of the most complex IEDs that the FBI has ever dealt with.  A replica  of "the machine" is still used today for training purposes.  Meg tells  you about the bomb's creator and their attempt to extort  three million  dollars from the owner of a Lake Tahoe casino. * Thank you Magic Spoon for sponsoring this episode! Don't take our word for it, try it yourself. Head to http://magicspoon.com/gruesome and use promo code GRUESOME for $5 off. * Use Fiverr the next time you need to book a freelancer by using our special link - https://zen.ai/gruesome5 * Want to advertise on a podcast like ours? Head to: https://zen.ai/gruesome * If your resolution is to start a podcast, now is the time! With Zencastr's easy to use platform you will be releasing episodes in no time. Head to https://zencastr.com/pricing?coupon=Gruesome&fpr=gruesome for 30% off your first three months!