Guy Edward Bartkus: Palm Springs bomber's photo, alleged social media profile surface

Guy Edward Bartkus was identified as the suspect in the Palm Springs bombing on Saturday

Updated on: May 18, 2025, 23:33:45 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Guy Edward Bartkus was identified as the suspect in the Palm Springs bombing on Saturday. The 25-year-old had ‘nihilistic’ views, the FBI confirmed, and ‘intentionally’ targeted the fertility clinic. The FBI published a photo of Bartkus and X users went through his alleged social media profiles to claim that he was a 'pro-mortalist’ who opposed people being born ‘without their consent’.

Guy Edward Bartkus was identified as the Palm Springs bomber (X and AFP)

One person died in the blast in Palm Springs, and several others were injured. FBI said that Bartkus was from 25, of 29 Palms and died at the scene. He was driving a sedan.

“The FBI has identified Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, of 29 Palms as the primary suspect in the #PalmSprings vehicle explosion. The vehicle was a silver Ford Fusion sedan, plate 8HWS848. Please call 1800 CALLFBI with information or upload relevant video,” the FBI said in a post on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

"We are fairly confident that Mr. Bartkus is our primary suspect," said Akil Davis, assistant director at the FBI's Los Angeles field office, speaking to reporters at a press conference.

"The subject had nihilistic ideations, and this was a targeted attack against the IVF facility. Make no mistake. We are treating this... as an intentional act of terrorism."

A bomb detonated around 11 AM local time on Saturday near an American Reproductive Center clinic. Davis said the FBI believes that Bartkus died in the blast, and that he had been trying to live-stream the attack.

Bartkus, according to KCAL news, described his fanatical pro-death beliefs in written and recorded manifestos. His alleged website has also surfaced on social media.

“I figured I would just make a recording explaining why I’ve decided to bomb an IVF building, or clinic. Basically, it just comes down to I’m angry that I exist and that, you know, nobody got my consent to bring me here,” he said in the recording.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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