George Metesky, known as “The Mad Bomber,” was a man who caused fear in New York City for many years by setting off bombs. He was born in 1903 in Waterbury, Connecticut, and worked as a mechanic for the Consolidated Edison Company (Con Ed) in New York.
In 1931, Metesky hurt his back while working, but the company did not help him properly or pay him for his injury. He felt ignored and treated unfairly. Because of this, he became very angry and wanted revenge.
From 1940 to 1956, Metesky planted more than 30 bombs in places around New York City, like movie theaters, libraries, and subway stations. His bombs hurt some people but did not kill anyone. He also sent letters to the police and newspapers, blaming Con Ed and demanding justice.
The police had a hard time catching him for many years. The case got a lot of attention. In 1957, a psychologist named Dr. James Brussel helped the police by making a profile of the bomber based on his letters and bombs. This profile described an angry man with a grudge against Con Ed.
Using this profile, the police found and arrested Metesky. When caught, he admitted to making all the bombs. He said he wanted revenge because the company had treated him badly. Metesky was declared mentally ill and spent the rest of his life in a hospital for the mentally ill. He died in 1994.
The story of George Metesky is important because it was one of the first times criminal profiling was used to catch a criminal. His case also shows how problems at work and mental health issues can lead to serious consequences.
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