History of the Oklahoma City Bombing

Motivator

Apr 19, 1993

The events that occurred at Waco, Texas and Ruby Ridge caused McVeigh to want to bomb a government building filled with governments.

Everything Seems Normal

Apr 19, 1995

There were almost no indicators for the bombing but a truck being parked outside the Federal Building

The 9:02 AM Blast

Apr 19, 1995

The massive fertilizer bomb kills 168 people instantly.

Sketched Suspects

Apr 20, 1995

The FBI released sketches of two possible suspects involved in the bombing.

Prayer Service

Apr 23, 1995

President Clinton appears at a prayer service and gives his condolences to the public.

The Demolition

May 23, 1995

Experts used 150 pounds of charges to collapse and destroy the remains of the Federal Building.

Two Suspects Inicted

Aug 10, 1995

Federal Gran Jury indicts McVeigh and Nichols that put them to blame for the bombing.

Trial Moved

Feb 20, 1996

The trial is moved to Denver because the judge think there can be no fair trial for them in Oklahoma.

McVeigh Confesses

Feb 28, 1997

Mcveigh confessed to the bombing during defense interviews.

McVeigh Found Guilty

Jun 2, 1997

The jurors find McVeigh guilty on all counts including the plot of the bombing.

Trial Begins for Nichol

Sep 29, 1997

After McVeigh is convicted, they start selecting a jury for Nichols' trial.

Nichols Convicted

Dec 23, 1997

Although he avoided any direct blame, he is found guilty for conspiracy.

McVeigh's Request for Execution

Dec 12, 2000

Despite his many attempts for appeals, he finally gives up and requests for execution

No Apology

Apr 10, 2001

McVeigh states, "if I did (say he was sorry), I wouldn't be telling the truth."

Execution of McVeigh

Jun 11, 2001

He is executed at the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Ind.

Nichols' Secret Plea

Nov 28, 2004

It is revealed that Nichols confessed during secret plea negotiations in a year prior.