Raymond Hunter Geisel
Raymond Hunter Geisel was arrested by federal agents on August 7, 2008, after allegedly threatening to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Fast Facts
- Hometown: Bangor, Maine
- Geisel's SUV and hotel room searched
- FBI allegedly found loaded handgun, knives, body armor
- Allegedly made threat during bail bondsmen training class in July 2008
- Also allegedly made threat to assassinate President George W. Bush
- Geisel denies making threat
- Geisel taught bail bondsman's class in Florida
- Students allegedly heard him make threats
- Secret Service pursued allegations
- Overheard making threats twice
- Reportedly said in reference to Obama, "If he gets elected, I'll assassinate him myself."
- Allegedly said he "wanted to put a bullet in President's head."
- Claims to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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