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Terry Nichols
Convicted Oklahoma City Bombing Conspirator
Domestic terrorist
Overview
Terry Lynn Nichols was convicted as the co-conspirator of the April 19, 1995 Oklahoma City bombing that killed 168 people and injured over 680, the deadliest domestic terrorist attack in U.S. history at that time. He helped Timothy McVeigh plan the attack and acquire the materials for the truck bomb but was not present at the bombing itself.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Helped Timothy McVeigh plan and prepare the truck bomb used in the Oklahoma City federal building attack that killed 168 people, including 19 children in a daycare center
Convicted in federal court of conspiracy and eight counts of involuntary manslaughter; sentenced to life without parole
Separately convicted in Oklahoma state court of 161 counts of first-degree murder; sentenced to 161 consecutive life terms
Acquired ammonium nitrate fertilizer used in the bomb from a farm supply store under a false name
Anti-government extremist connected to the militia movement who renounced his U.S. citizenship and attempted to become a citizen of no country
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
3 documented violations
18 USC 2332aUse of weapon of mass destruction(Terrorism)
18 USC 371Conspiracy(Conspiracy)
OK Stat 21-701.7Murder in the First Degree (161 counts)(Homicide)
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- April 1, 1955
- Birthplace
- Lapeer, Michigan
Education
- •Central Michigan University (partial)
Key Timeline
1988-01-01
Met Timothy McVeigh at U.S. Army basic training at Fort Benning
1994-10-01
Helped McVeigh acquire bomb components and store materials
1995-04-19
Oklahoma City bombing kills 168 people
1995-05-10
Arrested at home in Herington, Kansas
1997-12-23
Convicted in federal court of conspiracy and involuntary manslaughter
2004-08-09
Convicted in Oklahoma state court of 161 counts of first-degree murder