Donald Day, aged 58, was sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of possessing firearms as a convicted felon. His case arose from a year-long investigation into his online interactions with the Train family, who were involved in a tragic shooting incident in Wieambilla, Queensland. The investigation revealed that Day had been discussing extreme conspiracies with the Trains over social media platforms like YouTube, under the pseudonym 'Geronimo's Bones'.

During the proceedings in a US federal court in Arizona, it was disclosed that Day had made the decision to plead guilty to the firearm charge in October 2025, leading to the dismissal of more serious charges related to threats made against World Health Organization figures and FBI agents. The Trains, who had been corresponding with Day, were responsible for an ambush shooting that resulted in the deaths of two police officers and a neighbor, which raised significant concerns about the influence of online radicalization and conspiracy theories on real-world violence.

The incident underscores the growing alarm over the spread of extreme ideologies and the potential for dangerous individuals to incite violence. Day's connections with the Wieambilla shooters underline the serious consequences of internet-driven conspiratorial thinking, leading to tragic outcomes. As discussions around online extremism continue, this case may pave the way for further scrutiny of how social media platforms handle such communications and the responsibilities they bear in preventing future tragedies.