Young demanded a ransom of $300 million ($2 million per student) and an audience with President Ronald Reagan.
The room filled with fire and toxic black smoke. David emerged from the bathroom, shot his wife to end her suffering, shot a teacher (who survived), and then killed himself. The Cokeville Miracle
The bomb was designed to level the entire school wing. However, a small gasoline leak had turned the explosive powder into a paste, preventing it from aerosolizing. Young demanded a ransom of $300 million ($2