Terry Nichols: His Role in the Oklahoma City Bombing

For all of those who remember the tragic Oklahoma City Bombing, the recent admission of Terry Nichols to his role in the bombing will bring some sense of closure. Nichols talks in detail to a federal law enforcement officer to his role in the terrorist attack.


Terry Nichols admitted to obtaining the ammonium nitrate fertilizer and the rocket fuel that were used to make the bomb that killed thousands of men, women and children in the Oklahoma City bombing. HE claims that after obtaining the deadly mixture, he had no knowledge of what accomplice Timothy McVeigh planned to do with the ingredients.

Details of Nichols' Involvement:

• Asperger's Syndrome. Nichols' mother maintains that her son suffers from this form of autism that allows people to take advantage of him and manipulate him to do their bidding.
• Gun Dealer Robbery. Nichols acknowledged to federal law enforcement that he robbed gun dealer Roger Moore to help fund the attack and that he thought McVeigh planned to bomb the federal building.
• Weapons Theft. Prosecutors say that Nichols stole an estimated $63,000 in weapons and other items from homes to help finance the terror plot.
• Items Recovered. Based on Nichols' statement, a federal officer recovered a .50 caliber sniper rifle taken in the robbery.

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About the Author

Kelly Richardson covers the local education and technology scenes in major cities across the country. His articles appear in a variety of respected educational journals, periodicals, and e-zines. Kelly holds a bachelor degree in English and master degree in education from Georgia State University. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Walden University.