Ted Kaczynski, Known as the 'Unabomber', Dies by Suicide Amid Late-Stage Cancer and Depression
Newly released autopsy reports reveal Ted Kaczynski's severe health and mental struggles prior to his death in prison.
- Ted Kaczynski, the infamous 'Unabomber', was found dead in his prison cell in June 2023, having hanged himself.
- Diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer, Kaczynski had refused further treatment due to its harsh side effects.
- His medical records indicate a history of depression and a recent psychiatric evaluation a month before his death.
- Questions arise about prison safety measures and suicide prevention following Kaczynski's ability to access materials for suicide.
- Kaczynski had been serving multiple life sentences for a deadly bombing spree that spanned nearly two decades.