Harvey's Casino Bombing
Who planted a bomb no one could disarm?
4.1 (15)
59 mins
Discover the bizarre story of the Harvey's bombing in Stateline. Explore how extortionists planted a massive bomb inside the casino and demanded millions of dollars, claiming it was impossible to dismantle. Also understand how the device ultimately detonated, leaving investigators to unravel one of the most audacious bombing plots in American history.
Ep 1:
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Ep 2:
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Discussions (10)
Toby
Level 6 · 2 mo agobro forgot a battery and lost 3 million dollars💀
Jayden
Level 9 · 2 mo agoso Big John's whole ransom plan fell apart because two guys forgot a battery... and he got held up at a Shell station making small talk while buying one 💀 criminal mastermind indeed
Lucas
Level 7 · 2 mo agoThe battery thing killed me. Built the most complex bomb the FBI ever seen and got stopped by a dead flashlight.
