Interviewing Killdozer Victims (I Brought My Bulldozer)

Summary

The video follows YouTubers traveling to Granby, Colorado to investigate the infamous 2004 'Killdozer' rampage, when Marvin Heemeyer bulldozed the town with an armored bulldozer after a dispute over his muffler shop. They visit the original buildings and interview locals for different perspectives. Some view Heemeyer sympathetically while others focus on the destruction. They bring an identical bulldozer to town, concerning authorities before clarifying it's just for filming. Overall they find most residents pleasant but recognize how Heemeyer felt mistreated, though his actions went too far.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video describes the 2004 'Killdozer' rampage in Granby, Colorado by Marvin Heemeyer who demolished buildings with an armored bulldozer.
• 😮‍💨 Marvin Heemeyer felt wronged by the city after losing a concrete plant dispute and created the bulldozer over a year to get revenge.
• 🏗️ The videographer travels to Granby to visit the original Killdozer route and sites Marvin bulldozed like the town hall.
• 🤔 Locals have mixed opinions on the Killdozer event, with some seeing both sides of the story.
• 📜 The videographer interviews Patrick Brower, author of a Killdozer book, to learn more.
• 🚜 The videographer brings an identical bulldozer on a trailer to Granby to recreate the scene.
• 😨 Police are initially concerned the videographer will re-enact the demolition with the bulldozer.
• 🤝 After explaining it's for a documentary, police and locals support the videographer's project.
• 🎥 The videographer films the bulldozer at key spots and interviews locals about their memories.
• 📺 The videographer conducts an interview about the documentary project with Sky High News.

Q & A

What was the name of the man who went on the bulldozer rampage?

The man's name was Marvin Heemeyer.

What was the name of the town where the bulldozer rampage took place?

The rampage took place in the town of Granby, Colorado.

What business did Marvin Heemeyer own prior to the rampage?

Marvin Heemeyer owned a muffler shop in Granby called Mountain Park Muffler.

Why did Marvin feel wronged by the town of Granby?

Marvin felt that the town unfairly fined him and targeted his business over disputes about the muffler shop's sewage line and zoning permits.

How did Marvin modify the bulldozer before the rampage?

Marvin armored the bulldozer with concrete and steel over the course of about a year so that no one could get inside during the rampage.

What buildings and structures did the bulldozer damage during the rampage?

The bulldozer damaged the concrete plant, the town hall, the library, the electric company, and Gambles hardware store before getting stuck.

How long did the rampage last?

The rampage lasted about 2 hours from start to finish.

How did the rampage finally end?

The bulldozer got stuck in the basement of a hardware store, preventing Marvin from continuing.

Was anyone killed during the rampage?

No one except Marvin was killed. He died by suicide inside the bulldozer.

What happened to the bulldozer after the rampage?

The damaged bulldozer was kept in police custody and eventually dismantled.