1. He blew himself up as the police closed in.

Mark Anthony Conditt, 23, a suspect in the series of bombings that have terrorized the city of Austin, Tex., died early this morning by detonating an explosive in the red vehicle above.

Officials said Mr. Conditt’s motive was not immediately clear, but a picture of his life was beginning to emerge. He described himself on a blog as “not that politically inclined” but expressed conservative views on issues like gay marriage and the death penalty. Friends and neighbors described him as a loner. Here’s what we know about him.