Timothy McVeigh, the perpetrator of the Oklahoma City bombing, was executed on June 11, 2001, after being convicted for his role in the April 19, 1995, attack. The bombing targeted the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, resulting in the deaths of 168 individuals, including 19 children. McVeigh was motivated by extremist anti-government beliefs and a desire to retaliate against U.S. government actions, particularly the 1993 Waco siege and the Ruby Ridge incident. Following his arrest, he was put on trial, and his defense centered on claims of political dissent rather than criminal intent. The trial became a national spectacle, highlighting issues related to domestic terrorism and the consequences of extreme ideological beliefs.The execution by lethal injection at the Terre Haute federal prison marked a significant moment in U.S. history, as McVeigh became the first federal prisoner executed in the U.S. since 1963. His execution was accompanied by extensive media coverage and protests both for and against the death penalty. While some viewed it as a measure of justice for the victims and their families, others argued it raised moral questions about capital punishment and whether it truly served as a deterrent to future acts of terrorism. The event intensified the national conversation about domestic terrorism, security, and the role of government in protecting its citizens.