In the wake of 9/11, anthrax-laced letters unleashed a new wave of terror across the nation. But who was behind the attacks — and why has America nearly forgotten this story?
As government buildings shut down and law enforcement scrambled to track the perpetrator, the FBI launched one of the largest and most complex investigations in its history. Untangling a web of scientific evidence and false leads, the case took unexpected turns with lasting consequences.
From Wolf Entertainment, USG Audio, Dig Studios and CBC, this eight-part series grants unprecedented access to declassified materials and firsthand accounts, revealing how the anthrax attacks reshaped America—and the hidden impact that still lingers today.
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Episode 8: This is What I Do
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Episode 7: Pot of Gold
The White House leverages the anthrax attacks to rationalize invading Iraq as the FBI investigates a new suspect who divulges a shocking revelation.
23 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode 6: Adult Male Loner
The FBI investigates a former CIA contractor using various methods, but a single clue ultimately alters the course of the anthrax killer investigation.
16 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode 5: One Hundred Miles
In just three weeks, three people are dead, tens of thousands exposed, and the FBI has no solid leads. Then, intel points to a Pakistani scientist—only for the White House to push a completely different suspect.
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Episode 4: Machine 17
As senators debate anti-terror legislation, airborne anthrax infiltrates Capitol Hill. And Black postal workers and their families demand answers—was their workplace knowingly left at risk?
9 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode 3: Anthrax This!
Just as the White House assures the public that the Florida attack is an isolated case, another anthrax attack strikes—this time in the heart of Manhattan. Major TV news outlets are hit, and one reporter finds herself at the center of the story she is covering.
2 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode 2: Martha’s Not Crazy
Panic grips Florida as two more newspaper workers fall ill with anthrax. The FBI uncovers chilling connections—a 9/11 hijacker with possible anthrax exposure, a disturbing motive, and a direct link to the targeted newsroom. Is this the next wave of terror?
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Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer — Trailer
In the wake of 9/11, anthrax-laced letters unleashed a new wave of terror across the nation. But who was behind the attacks—and why has America nearly forgotten this story?
As government buildings shut down and law enforcement scrambled to track the perpetrator, the FBI launched one of the largest and most complex investigations in its history. Untangling a web of scientific evidence and false leads, the case took unexpected turns with lasting consequences.
From Wolf Entertainment, USG Audio, Dig Studios and CBC, this eight-part series grants unprecedented access to declassified materials and firsthand accounts, revealing how the anthrax attacks reshaped America—and the hidden impact that still lingers today.
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