‘I’m angry that…’: Palm Spring explosion suspect called himself ‘pro-mortalist’ and ‘anti-life’ in chilling confession
Guy Edward Bartkus, a 25-year-old dead man, was a resident of Twentynine Palms, a tiny settlement located roughly 35 miles northeast of Palm Springs.
Guy Edward Bartkus, a 25-year-old dead man, was identified as the bomber at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California. In his online manifesto, he labeled himself as a “pro-mortalist”, who claimed that people didn't give their approval for him to exist.

Bartkus, 25, was a resident of Twentynine Palms, a tiny settlement located roughly 35 miles northeast of Palm Springs. He died after the explosion and is said to be the suspect of horrific bombing.
Before his killing, Bartkus left behind a half-hour audio recording in which he described why he carried out the act, according to BNO.
“I figured I would just make a recording explaining why I’ve decided to bomb an IVF building, or clinic,” the bombing suspect stated at the starting of the recording. “Basically, it just comes down to I’m angry that I exist and that, you know, nobody got my consent to bring me here.”
Was Guy Edward Bartkus against IVF?
Bartkus went on to call himself “anti-life”, stating that he was against IVF and “it’s extremely wrong.”
“These are people who are having kids after they’ve sat there and thought about it. How much more stupid can it get?” he continued.
According to law enforcement officials, Bartkus allegedly attempted to record his attack using a tripod and a camera, but the file did not upload to his website.
His best friend Sophie, who had similar opinions, recently passed away after persuading her lover to shoot her while she was sleeping. In a frequently asked questions section of his website, Bartkus wrote: “IIRC we had agreed that if one of us died, the other would probably soon follow.”
Was Bartkus only person killed in Palm Spring explosion?
Officials have not yet publicly identified Bartkus' remains, but it is thought that he was the only person killed in Saturday's blast at American Reproductive Centers. Moreover, four more injured persons were rushed to the hospital.
At a briefing, an FBI spokesperson stated, “Make no mistake, this is an intentional act of terrorism.”
It is believed that all of the banked embryos are safe because the clinic was not open at the time of the attack.
ABOUT THE AUTHORShweta KukretiShweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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