He used a homemade gasoline bomb contained in a grocery cart, with the detonator tied to his wrist. The Explosion
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.
Young demanded a ransom of $300 million ($2 million per student) and an audience with President Ronald Reagan. The Cokeville Miracle
After a two-and-a-half-hour standoff, the situation reached a breaking point:
Numerous children reported seeing "people in white" (angels) or deceased ancestors who told them where to stand and protected them from the blast. He used a homemade gasoline bomb contained in
The force of the blast went upward through ceiling tiles and out open windows rather than outward into the room.
Although 79 people were hospitalized with severe burns and shrapnel wounds, no hostages died . ✨ Why It Is Called a "Miracle" Young demanded a ransom of $300 million ($2
David transferred the detonator to Doris's wrist so he could use the restroom. Doris accidentally triggered the bomb when she jerked her arm.
