Part 1: Oddly Good at Chemistry
On this episode, dig deep into one of the most fascinating and infamous mathematicians of all time: Ted Kaczynski also known as the Unabomber. What was his childhood like? Are there clues to the man he would become, and what kind of threads can be uncovered to try and make sense of his crimes? Is domestic terrorism really a side affect of the treatment of hives? Find out on this week's episode!
Part 2: Hell of a Time at Harvard
Did Harvard make the Unabomber? Can you take apart a personality, then put it back together? Why did people in the 50s love amphetamines so much? Find out on this week's episode!
Part 3: Alone in the Woods with all his Friends
This episode Ted goes from genius at Math to never taking a Bath. And this time we mean it.
Part 4: Getting Even
On this episode we finish out the Unabomber series, talking about the hunt for Ted, the linguistic forensics that went into his conviction, and his undoing through manifesto!
Sources Used:
Every Last Tie: The Story of the Unabomber and his Family
A STRANGER IN THE FAMILY PICTURE
Prisoner of Rage-- A special report. ;From a Child of Promise to the Unabom Suspect
Family photos gallery from Chicago Tribune
"A town reflects on 20th anniversary of Unabomber arrest"
The Maladjusted Murdering Genius Who Put Evergreen Park On The Map
Forensic psychiatrist tries to get to root of violent behavior
Slideshow of items in each lot of auction
1907 Conrad Novel May Have Inspired Unabomb Suspect
A Stranger in the Family Picture