January 27th at 5:30pm CST via Zoom. Register for this event when you renew your membership or join.

The Beaumont Bombing

In April 2018 just one month after the Austin serial bombings, an improvised explosive device was discovered at a Starbucks in Beaumont, Texas. Two weeks later a similar device was detonated outside of the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. During the course of the investigation, the Bomber sent taunting postcards to police until the time of his capture. SA Tony Cattelan will present an overview on the incident and provide inside look on how the case unfolded.

Speaker – Special Agent Tony Cattelan

Special Agent Tony Cattelan graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Upon graduation he commissioned with the U.S. Army and completed Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOL) in 2008.  As an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Officer Tony deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2013 he completed the FBI Academy and was assigned to the Houston Division, Beaumont Resident Agency Criminal Branch. Agent Cattelan completed Hazardous Devices School in 2017. In 2021 Agent Cattelan was selected as a full time Special Agent Bomb Technician (SABT) for the Houston Division.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/jefferson-county-man-sentenced-beaumont-bombings