LEO FREDERICK BURT

Has been found!

Leo Frederick Burt (born April 18, 1948) is an American man indicted in connection with the August 24, 1970 Sterling Hall bombing at the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, a protest against the Vietnam War. The bombing killed physics researcher Robert Fassnacht and injured several others. Burt was reportedly involved in making and planting the bomb.^[1] He has been a fugitive from justice since 1970 and his status and whereabouts are unknown, until now.

Unveiling the Shadows: The Stunning Story of How Fugitive Leo Burt Was Finally Found After 53 Years

In a stunning breakthrough that is soon to bring closure to one of the most enduring mysteries in American criminal history, our investigative journalist has successfully located Leo Burt, the fugitive implicated in the 1970 Sterling Hall bombing at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. After more than five decades on the run, Burt has been found living under an assumed identity in Canada, marking the end of a 53-year manhunt.

Leo Burt, who became one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives following the bombing that tragically killed a researcher and injured several others, has evaded capture since 1970. The bombing, a protest against the university’s research connections with the U.S. military during the Vietnam War, became a symbol of the era’s tumultuous and polarized political climate.

In an extraordinary twist to an already remarkable story, the journalist responsible for locating Leo Burt, the elusive fugitive of the 1970 Sterling Hall bombing, had unknowingly crossed paths with Burt in his younger days. The two had worked together briefly, forming a professional acquaintance without the journalist ever suspecting Burt’s true identity. It wasn’t until 30 years later, while watching an episode of “America’s Most Wanted,” that the journalist recognized Burt and was shocked to learn of his fugitive status. This delayed realization sparked a deep sense of personal connection to the case, fueling the journalist’s determination to uncover Burt’s whereabouts.

This revelation not only resolves a long-standing fugitive case but also reopens chapters of American history, reminding us of a turbulent time of political activism and the lengths to which some individuals went to protest government actions. The capture of Leo Burt will close a significant chapter in the FBI’s history of fugitive pursuits, providing a poignant reminder of the persistence of justice, no matter how long it takes.