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.