# Arizona man accused of plotting attack on religious site with 'cookbook'

> Arizona man faces terrorism charges after allegedly plotting attack on Jewish or Muslim house of worship using 'Anarchist Cookbook' linked to Oklahoma City bomber.
- Title: Arizona man accused of plotting attack on religious site with…
- Summary: Arizona man faces terrorism charges after allegedly plotting attack on Jewish or Muslim house of worship using 'Anarchist Cookbook' linked to Oklahoma City…
- Keywords: breaking, matthew bjornholt, maricopa county, anarchist cookbook, oklahoma city bomber, timothy mcveigh, jewish house of worship, muslim house of worship, terrorist threat, felony count, cash bond, seahawks
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/us/arizona-man-accused-plotting-mass-casualty-attack-religious-site-cookbook-tied-okc-bombing
- Author: Landon Mion
- Published: 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, matthew bjornholt, maricopa county, anarchist cookbook, oklahoma city bomber, timothy mcveigh, jewish house of worship, muslim house of worship, terrorist threat, felony count, cash bond, seahawks
## Arizona man accused of plot
Matthew Bjornholt, 27, faces felony count of making a terrorist threat for alleged attack on religious site.

> The Anarchist Cookbook
## Plot details
Bjornholt allegedly outlined plans to detonate bombs before accomplice gunned down survivors.
## Bomb manual connection
Prosecutors say Bjornholt kept copy of 'The Anarchist Cookbook' linked to Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh.

> The Anarchist Cookbook
## Evidence and bond
Prosecutors sought $500,000 cash bond, judge set bond at $100,000 after finding probable cause.
## Defense claims
Defense says charges based on hearsay from homeless alcoholic who was kicked out two days before search warrant.
## FBI search results
FBI found no terrorism evidence after searching Bjornholt's devices and home.
## Next steps
Bjornholt returns to court on Oct. 22 for status conference and Oct. 26 for preliminary hearing.
## Key takeaway

Matthew Bjornholt, 27, is accused of plotting a mass casualty attack on a religious site using bomb-making manual tied to Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh.