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Austin Man Sentenced for Hospital Garage Bombing

Raymond Luke Garner receives a 30-month prison sentence for detonating a pipe bomb in St. David's Medical Center parking garage.

  • Garner, 39, pleaded guilty to possessing an unregistered destructive device after the August incident.
  • The explosion caused no injuries but led to emergency services being called and ambulances diverted.
  • Investigators found homemade explosives, timers, and electronic matches near Garner's vehicle.
  • Garner attempted to have explosive materials removed from his home while in police custody.
  • The sentencing includes a recommendation for Garner to serve time near Central Texas for family visitation and a three-year supervised release with mandatory substance abuse treatment.
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