News of the Weird as I sign out for the night …

Nuclear Bunker, 200 Feet of Tunnels and a Fire Lead to a Murder Charge in Maryland (New York Times, more at the link):

A man in Maryland has been charged with murder after his secretive project to build an underground nuclear bunker ended with the death of a worker hired to dig the network of tunnels.

The man, Daniel L. Beckwitt, 27, “was concerned about the increase in international tensions, and in particular North Korea’s acquisition of long-range ballistic missiles, and he was in the process of building a secure location for himself,” said his lawyer, Robert C. Bonsib.

Mr. Beckwitt was indicted on Thursday on charges of involuntary manslaughter, which can be punished by up to 10 years’ imprisonment in Maryland, and second-degree murder, which can be punished by up to 30 years’ imprisonment. Mr. Bonsib said he expected Mr. Beckwitt to post his $100,000 bail by Monday, adding that he would contest the charges.