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SYSK's Fall True Crime Playlist: The Harvey's Casino Bombing of 1980

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In August of 1980 a bomb containing 1,000 pounds of dynamite was quietly delivered to Harvey's, a casino and resort at Lake Tahoe. This kicked off a whirlwind caper that lasted 30 hours and ended up nearly demolishing the 11-story resort.