The FBI’s release of new surveillance footage reveals America’s most wanted domestic terrorist remains at large nearly five years after placing viable pipe bombs at both major party headquarters on the eve of January 6th.
Story Highlights
- FBI releases clearer surveillance video of unidentified pipe bomb suspect from January 5, 2021
- $500,000 reward remains active as case stays unsolved after nearly five years
- Viable explosives placed at both DNC and RNC headquarters could have caused mass casualties
- Over 800 interviews and 23,000 video files collected with no arrest made
New Video Evidence Emerges in Unsolved Case
The FBI released previously unseen surveillance footage on October 22-23, 2025, showing enhanced detail of the suspect who planted pipe bombs outside both the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee headquarters. The suspect, captured placing the first device at DNC headquarters at 7:54 p.m. on January 5, 2021, remains unidentified despite the bureau’s extensive four-year investigation. The timing coincided with escalating tensions before the Capitol riot, raising serious questions about potential coordination and the effectiveness of federal law enforcement.
The suspect moved methodically through Capitol Hill’s political district, placing the second explosive at RNC headquarters at 8:16 p.m. before disappearing from surveillance at 8:18 p.m. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirmed the case receives “additional resources and investigative attention,” yet no arrests have been made. The bomber’s ability to evade capture while targeting America’s most secure political neighborhood demonstrates alarming gaps in domestic security capabilities during a critical period of national unrest.
Extensive Investigation Yields No Results
Federal investigators have conducted over 800 interviews and analyzed 23,000 video files while processing hundreds of tips from the public. Despite this massive effort, the suspect remains at large with authorities maintaining a $500,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. The bomber is described as 5’7″ tall, wearing distinctive Nike Air Max shoes, a grey hoodie, mask, gloves, and glasses. The sophisticated nature of the viable explosive devices and the perpetrator’s careful planning suggest this was not a random act but a calculated attack on America’s political infrastructure.
The investigation’s failure raises troubling questions about federal law enforcement priorities and capabilities. While the FBI allocated substantial resources to January 6th prosecutions, this direct attack on both major political parties using lethal explosives remains unsolved. The bomber successfully penetrated the heart of America’s political establishment, placing devices that could have killed dozens of people, including then-Vice President-elect Kamala Harris who was present at the DNC during the bombing.
National Security Implications Remain Unaddressed
The unresolved case represents a significant failure of domestic counterterrorism efforts and highlights vulnerabilities in protecting critical political infrastructure. The bomber’s ability to operate undetected in one of America’s most surveilled neighborhoods during a period of heightened security alerts exposes serious deficiencies in threat prevention. The simultaneous targeting of both parties suggests an intent to destabilize the entire political system rather than advance partisan objectives, making this case particularly concerning for national security officials.
FBI releases new surveillance video of suspect who placed pipe bombs near DNC, RNC offices in DC | Greg Wehner, Fox News
Previously unseen surveillance video shows suspect planting explosive devices at DNC and RNC headquarters
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The continued mystery surrounding this case undermines public confidence in law enforcement’s ability to protect against domestic terrorism. With political tensions remaining high and copycat attacks a constant threat, the bomber’s successful evasion of justice sends a dangerous message to other potential extremists. The FBI’s renewed public appeal after nearly five years suggests investigators may be running out of leads, raising questions about whether this case will ever be solved and justice served for this brazen attack on American democracy.
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FBI releases new surveillance video of suspect who placed pipe bombs near DNC, RNC offices
FBI releases new videos of 2021 D.C. pipe bomb suspect
