FBI sanctions listing
LEO FREDERICK BURT
LEO FREDERICK BURT is an individual designated on the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted (FBI) sanctions list under the Domestic Terrorism programme, listed on 2010-08-19. Domestic Terrorism. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, American nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
Sabotage; Destruction of Government Property; Conspiracy Leo Frederick Burt is wanted for allegedly participating in the bombing of Sterling Hall, on the campus of the University of Wisconsin, on August 24, 1970. The blast from the explosion, combined with the fire, resulted in the death of a 33-year-old researcher. Additionally, there were several injuries reported and an estimated $6 million damage to the building and its contents. Reportedly, explosives had been placed in a stolen panel truck, located three blocks from the building, just several days before the blast. Also, a light-colored, late-model vehicle (Corvair) was seen leaving the vicinity of the bombing, and Burt was identified as being in the car. On September 2, 1970, Leo Burt was indicted federally in Madison, Wisconsin. He was charged with sabotage, destruction of government property, and conspiracy. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest of Leo Frederick Burt. SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Statement of reasons as published by US FBI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | US FBI (FBI) — FBI — Domestic Terrorism |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Domestic Terrorism |
| Date listed | 2010-08-19 |
| Source record ID | fbi:976d4ddb72ba332b23a1b2480b000e0d |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Domestic Terrorism |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 18, 1948; April 15, 1950 |
| Place of birth | Darby, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality / country | American |
| Gender | Male |
Known aliases (1)
Deep-research dossier
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | fbi:976d4ddb72ba332b23a1b2480b000e0d |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |