West Virginia, United States · North America
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Point Pleasant is a town located in West Virginia, United States. With a population of 4,276, it is an important destination in North America.
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The 1976 Mason County jail bombing was a suicide bombing that took place at the Mason County Courthouse in Point Pleasant, West Virginia on March 2, 1976. Five people, including two perpetrators and three law enforcement officers, were killed in the attack, and a further 11 people were injured. The bombing wasRead more
perpetrated by 19-year-old Bruce Sisk, who detonated a suitcase filled with dynamite in his wife's jail cell after forcing his way in using a sawed-off shotgun.
18-year-old Harriet Sisk had been held in the jail, which was in the basement of the courthouse, awaiting trial after confessing to strangling her 2-month-old child to death. She had entered a suicide pact with Bruce prior to the bombing.
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Point Pleasant is located in West Virginia, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.8445 latitude, -82.1371 longitude.
Point Pleasant has a population of approximately 4,276 people, making it a town in United States.
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