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The episode covers Marvin Heemeyer's rampage in Granby, Colorado on June 4, 2004, where he demolished multiple buildings using a modified armored bulldozer he had spent 18 months constructing. He targeted buildings and businesses owned by individuals he had personal vendettas against, stemming from zoning disputes and the approval of a concrete plant near his property.
Heemeyer's motivation was rooted in a long-standing feud over zoning issues and sewage connections for his property. Despite being offered solutions and compromises, he remained adamant and uncompromising, perceiving himself as a victim of injustice. His actions caused $7 million in damage, though no other casualties occurred.
The episode delves into Heemeyer's background, his grievances, the construction of the 'killdozer,' and the details of his rampage. It also explores how some have portrayed him as a folk hero or patriot acting against an oppressive government, despite evidence suggesting his actions were rooted in an inability to compromise and an oversized ego.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Marvin Heemeyer's notorious 2004 rampage in an armored bulldozer in Granby, Colorado was motivated by a long-standing feud over zoning and sewage issues for his property.
- Despite being offered solutions and compromises, Heemeyer refused to accept them, leading him to construct the 'killdozer' bulldozer over 18 months.
- On June 4, 2004, Heemeyer demolished 13 buildings causing $7 million in damage, targeting those he had vendettas against, though no other lives were lost.
- Heemeyer recorded his belief that he was on a 'mission from God' to enact vengeance, revealing a delusional mindset.
- While some have portrayed Heemeyer as a folk hero standing up to government oppression, the episode argues his actions stemmed from an oversized ego and uncompromising nature.
- The immense devastation caused highlights the potential catastrophic loss of life that was narrowly avoided.
- The reverse 911 call alerting residents to evacuate likely prevented further casualties from Heemeyer's rampage.
- Despite attempts to stop the armored bulldozer, including firing over 200 rounds, law enforcement was unable to penetrate its armor.
Top Episodes Quotes
“God built me for this job. It was God's plan that he not be married or have a family so that he could be in a position to carry out such an attack.“ by Marvin Heemeyer
― This quote from Heemeyer's recordings reveals his delusional mindset and self-appointed 'mission from God,' highlighting the depth of his grievances.“He damaged 13 buildings, eleven of which were occupied until just before they were destroyed.“ by Meg Musgrave
― This quote underscores the immense destruction and potential for loss of life Heemeyer caused, contrasting his later portrayal as a folk hero.“With town hall, I feel like that. Would be like $50,000,000.20 years.“ by Connie
― This quote illustrates the scale of damage in current dollar terms, underscoring the devastation caused.“Again, this is absolutely an ego thing, a pride thing, and people will defend him and say that, oh, he made a point. He didn't hurt anybody during this bulldozer rampage, but I do not believe that shit.“ by Meg Musgrave
― This quote encapsulates the hosts' critique of those who portray Heemeyer as a folk hero, arguing his actions were rooted in ego and uncompromising stubbornness rather than justice.
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Gruesome: Horrific True Crime
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6/25/24
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