Title

Family feud triggers letter bomb carnage

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

30 Dec 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:02:52

Description

Paul Woodley reports from the United States on investigations into why 6 parcel bombs were sent to people living in the northern part of New York. 4 of the bombs exploded killing 5 people and injuring 2. Two men, Michael Stevens and Earl Figley have been arrested and it appears the bombs were the result of a vendetta against several members of the same family. Includes interview with Monroe County District Attorney Howard Relin; vox pop with residents.

Contributors

Paul Woodley; Howard Relin

Keywords

USA; Crime; Homicide; New York; Bombs; Family relationships; Earl Figley; Michael Stevens

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