Bank Robber's Fatal Explosion Drama

In Kenora, Ontario, in 1973, a bank robber met a tragic end when his own bomb exploded. Holding the bank manager hostage, he walked out wearing a belt loaded with six sticks of dynamite and a trigger between his teeth. Believing that the police wouldn't dare shoot, he held a constable at gunpoint. While making off with $50,000 in cash, a sniper fired a shot at him. His grip loosened, triggering a massive explosion that shattered windows and sent debris flying. Constable Don Milliard, just steps ahead of the bomber, survived but suffered injuries and a concussion. Witnesses were left in shock by the gruesome scene.

The bank robber disintegrated, and his body parts were scattered by the blast. Despite the chaos, Constable Milliard's quick thinking and the use of a bag of stolen money as a shield likely saved lives. The bomb blew the robber into so many pieces that he could never be identified.