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Museum Artifacts Tell a Story
May 23, 2011
An important piece of evidence that led to the identification of Timothy McVeigh was the rear axle housing of the Ryder truck, which landed in the street in front of the Regency Tower Apartments following the bombing. The vehicle identification number was traced to Elliott’s Body Shop in Junction City, Kansas. Employees there worked with an FBI artist to create a sketch of the man who had rented the moving truck. Agents released the sketches on April 20 and the Dreamland Motel day manager identified the man as Timothy McVeigh. Further investigation revealed McVeigh was already in jail in Perry, Oklahoma, having been arrested just 90 minutes after the bombing.
Key to the progression of the FBI’s OKBOMB investigation and the subsequent trial and conviction of Timothy McVeigh, the axle housing is supported by a custom made dolly used to transport it to and from the courtroom for viewing by the judge and jury. It was transferred to the Museum in 2002 by the FBI and is on display in the Museum as part of the story of how good overcame evil and justice was served.
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