The FBI says a powerful bombing outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs Saturday was driven by anti-natalist ideology, a belief that no one should have children. They are calling it an intentional act of terrorism.
The blast took place at the American Reproductive Center which is located along North Indian Canyon Drive. The building was heavily damaged and debris from the bomb blast was reportedly strewn over hundred of yards away.
Four people were injured but the Palm Springs Fire Department said Sunday all four had been released from a hospital
Authorities say the believe the person responsible was 25-year-old Guy Bartkus who lived in Twentynine Palms. whose body was blown apart by he explosion.
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Investigators are focusing on social media posts made by the suspect, including a 30-minute audio recording, which they say support anti-natalist views. While the posts and the recording are still being verified, officials believe they reflect the ideology behind the bombing.
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The same person may also be linked to an online forum post from earlier this month in which the individual contemplated suicide using an explosive device, the sources said. They are also investigating a YouTube account, under the same moniker, that features videos of experiments with homemade explosives.
At a press conference on Sunday, authorities said they believe the suspect was attempting to livestream the attack and are looking into what they call a "manifesto."
The Palm Springs Fire Department says the embryos and eggs at the fertility clinic were not damaged thanks to the the quick response by fire fighters.
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 17: The damaged front of the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic stands following a bomb blast on May 17, 2025 in Palm Springs, California. A suspected bomber is believed to have post a manifesto to social media bPhoto: Getty Images