The Killdozer incident is one of the most disturbing and debated true crime stories in American history. This backstories episode breaks down the real story of Marvin Heemeyer, a small business owner who felt trapped, ignored, and pushed to his breaking point. After years of conflict with local officials in Colorado, Heemeyer secretly armored a bulldozer and went on a destructive rampage that shocked the nation.

We explore the background of Marvin Heemeyer, how the dispute escalated, the planning behind the Killdozer, and the two hour rampage that left millions in damage and raised serious questions about justice, government power, personal limits, and desperation. Was he a villain or a man pushed too far? This episode dives into the facts, the controversy, and the legacy of the Killdozer story.