Peter Keller's Survivalist Plot

In 2012, Peter Keller, a survivalist and avid video diarist, murdered his wife Lynette and daughter Kaylene in Washington State, shooting them both in the head before setting their home on fire to cover up the crime. Keller had been preparing for this act for years, documenting his plans and constructing an underground bunker in Rattlesnake Ridge, where he stockpiled weapons, food, and supplies. His eerie video recordings revealed his thoughts about life, his meticulous planning, and his intention to escape into his bunker after the murders. A SWAT team eventually located him after a 22-hour standoff, during which Keller took his own life, determined never to be caught alive.

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