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FBI Investigates Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bombing as Domestic Terrorism

Authorities link suspect Guy Edward Bartkus to extremist anti-natalist ideology, as investigations focus on his writings, recordings, and operational planning.

Guy Edward Bartkus, a 25-year-old Twentynine Palms man, is the suspect in the May 17 bombing of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California.
FBI and other law enforcement personnel gather evidence a day after a bomb exploded near a reproductive health facility in Palm Springs, Calif., May 18, 2025.
Damage to a building is seen after an explosion in Palm Springs, Calif., on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Overview

  • A car bomb detonated outside the American Reproductive Centers in Palm Springs on May 17, injuring four bystanders but sparing all embryos and clinic staff.
  • The FBI identified 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus, who died in the explosion, as the lone suspect and classified the attack as an intentional act of domestic terrorism.
  • Investigators are analyzing Bartkus's manifesto and audio recordings, which reveal anti-natalist and nihilistic beliefs opposing procreation and fertility treatments.
  • Authorities executed a search warrant at Bartkus's Twentynine Palms residence and discovered evidence of his attempt to livestream the attack, though no footage was uploaded.
  • Law enforcement has found no additional suspects or credible threats but continues to examine digital and physical evidence to understand Bartkus's motivations and planning.