The human remains found at the site of the Christmas bombing in Nashville belong to Anthony Quinn Warner, the explosion technology expert, officials announced Sunday.
“Anthony Warner is the bomber,” U.S. Attorney Don Cochran said during a news conference.
“He was present when the bomb exploded, and then he died in the bombing.”
Warner, 63, is the only known fatality in the bombing, which also left three people injured and caused significant property damage, including an AT&T building, which destroyed cell service throughout the world. state and much of the south.
Forensic tests were used to match the remains found at the site with Warner’s DNA, as well as that of relatives, officials said.
Investigators are investigating whether Warner caused the massive explosion because of his fears of 5G cellular technology and his suspicion that it was being used to spy on the American public.
Authorities declined to discuss a reason during Sunday’s briefing citing the ongoing investigation, but said they are closely monitoring Warner’s activities, including the line.
Prior to the blast, an audio recording emanated from the RV warning residents to evacuate the area.
The disastrous recording also included a countdown to the explosion and, strangely enough, Petula Clark’s classic pop song “Downtown”.
Authorities said they believe Warner acted alone and that there is no persistent danger to the public.
It was not known before that he was on the radar of any police agency, officials said.