Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty to Pipe Bomb Attack on The Satanic Temple

Sean Patrick Palmer admitted to using an explosive device in the 2024 attack on the Salem-based non-theistic religious organization and faces up to 20 years in prison.

• Sean Patrick Palmer, 49, pleaded guilty in federal court to using an explosive device to damage The Satanic Temple in Salem, Massachusetts, in April 2024.
• The attack involved a pipe bomb constructed from a plastic pipe filled with smokeless gunpowder and nails, which caused minor damage to the building's exterior.
• Surveillance footage captured Palmer approaching the temple wearing a face covering and tactical vest before igniting and throwing the device.
• A handwritten six-page note found near the scene revealed Palmer's religious motivations, referencing 'Elohim' and urging repentance.
• Palmer's sentencing is scheduled for June 12, 2025, with a potential sentence of five to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.

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