A fugitive who had been evading authorities for over two decades has finally been captured, marking the end of a 20-year manhunt. Daniel San Diego, a California man who was added to the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist List in the early 2000s, has been apprehended. His arrest closes a chapter that began in 2003 with a series of bombings that rocked the San Francisco Bay Area.

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San Diego was indicted in 2004 for his alleged role in three separate bombings. The first two explosions occurred on August 28, 2003, just an hour apart, on the campus of a biotech company in Emeryville. The third attack, carried out on September 26, 2003, targeted a nutritional products company in Pleasanton, Alameda County. This final bombing involved a device laced with nails, amplifying its destructive potential.

Authorities believe San Diego’s actions were tied to his involvement with animal rights extremist groups, fueled by his staunch vegan beliefs. His capture was announced on November 26, 2024, bringing some resolution to crimes that had left a lasting impact on the communities affected.

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While this high-profile case has reached its conclusion, the FBI continues its pursuit of other fugitives. One such individual remains on their Ten Most Wanted list: a California man accused of fatally shooting another man in a crowded Sylmar shopping center in 2019. As the investigation into this case continues, the apprehension of San Diego serves as a reminder that justice, even when delayed, is still pursued. This story will be updated at a later time.

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