By Trendsetter Tribune 
A chilling case reveals why a man began gathering bomb materials — and what he admitted investigators after the devices failed to detonate.
Authorities have revealed disturbing new details about a man accused of collecting materials to build explosive devices — and the haunting reason he says he did it.
Prosecutors say the suspect, identified as Cole, admitted purchasing bomb-making components over several years, beginning in 2018 and continuing through 2020. Investigators reported that he became fascinated with historical conflicts, especially The Troubles in Northern Ireland — a brutal period marked by frequent bomb attacks and decades of fear.
According to court filings, Cole claimed the idea of using pipe bombs came from studying that history. When pressed about his motive, he told investigators that “something just snapped” after watching the world feel like it was getting worse.
He also admitted he was not thinking about the devastation or injuries the devices could have caused. Instead, prosecutors say he hoped the incident might spark headlines — and then confessed he felt “pretty relieved” when the bombs did not explode.
The case has alarmed authorities, who warn that curiosity mixed with frustration and historical obsession can quickly spiral into dangerous territory. Investigators continue to examine how the materials were obtained and what might have happened had they actually detonated.
This chilling account is a stark reminder: when desperation, anger, and reckless fascination collide, the consequences can be catastrophic — even when tragedy is narrowly avoided.