Bartkus is believed to be the person who detonated a bomb at the Palm Springs American Reproductive Center, which offers services like IVF, because he was aligned with the pro-mortalist and anti-natalist movements—the idea that humans should not continue to procreate.

The community, r/Efilism, is devoted to a philosophy mentioned on a website published before Saturday's bomb blast.

Bartkus has been named as a suspect in the bombing outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic, two law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation told KCAL News. He also allegedly stated in writings and recordings that he was a “pro-mortalist” — or against bringing people into the world against their will, the sources added.

An eyewitness describes the moment a bomb exploded near a fertility clinic in Palm Springs:: Michael Beaumier, Palm Springs resident“I was traveling by my bicycle on my way to work. And as I was turning the corner off of Indian Canyon where this happened,

AN EXPLOSION at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs has left one dead as cops probe the possible act of terrorism. Footage from the scene shows debris and broken glass strewn over the street in front of the obliterated building. A Palm Springs Police ...