Legal Proceedings - The individual in custody spent 4 hours providing information and answering questions [1] - Sources familiar with the matter indicate the individual confessed to planting the bombs [1] - The individual retains the right to be presumed innocent [1] - The individual did not enter a plea in the initial court appearance but is cooperating [1] Supportive Factors - The individual had significant family support in the courtroom [2]

Legal Proceedings & Investigation - Brian Cole Jr confessed to planting bombs after four hours of questioning [2] - Investigators linked Cole's credit cards to stores selling bomb components [3] - Cell phone data and license plate readers traced Cole to the location where the bomb was planted [3][4] - Cole is cooperating with the investigation, though he did not enter a plea at the first court appearance [4] Suspect's Motivation & Political Views - The suspect held the view that the 2020 election was stolen, a view promoted by President Trump [5][6] - Frustration with both Democratic and Republican parties due to the election may have contributed to the motivation [6][7] Family Support - Cole had significant family support in the courtroom, which is considered critical at this early stage of the investigation [4]

Legal Proceedings - A federal appeals court overturned Pedro Hernandez's 2017 conviction in the disappearance of Eton Pates [1] - The appeals court cited prejudicial jury instructions during deliberations as the reason for overturning the conviction [1] - The case lacked physical evidence and heavily relied on Hernandez's confession [1] - Hernandez, with a history of mental illness, confessed after approximately 7 hours of questioning before being read his Miranda rights [1] - Hernandez later recanted his confession, leading to a hung jury in the initial 2015 trial [1] Case Details - Six-year-old Eton Pates disappeared on May 25th, 1979 [1]