What was it like to grow up sharing a backyard with the man who would become known as the Unabomber?
Join us for a special virtual program with Jamie Gehring, a Montana native who grew up next door to Ted Kaczynski and is the author of Madman in the Woods: Life Next Door to the Unabomber. Gehring was also featured in Netflix’s Unabomber—In His Own Words, where she discussed her family’s role in Kaczynski’s capture.
A Firsthand Look at Life Next Door
Join Jamie for an in-depth look at what it was like living next to the longest-running domestic terrorist in United States history. She will share her unique perspective on a serial killer through the eyes of a child, what it was like to find that this neighbor of 25 years was, in fact, the Unabomber, and the five years of research involved in writing her book.
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Author Jamie Gehring.
You won't want to miss this conversation about this infamous criminal, who happens to be a native of the one and only, Illinois. His history is very intertwined with Chicago, Evergreen Park, and Lombard. This will bring a one-of-a-kind depth and familiarity for attendees.
Please register in advance to attend. The Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants the day before the program
