Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer
5.0/5
Critic Rating
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 Am...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Alice Florence Orr • PodcastReview.org • May 5, 2025
"The eight-part story recounts the terrifying details of scheme involving letters laced with anthrax, a terror plot that was largely overshadowed by 9/11. As the post 9-11 chaos continued to dominate public services, the FBI scrambled to understand the origin and scale of the threat."
Score: 5
Stephen O. • Podcast Delivery • Mar 31, 2025
"This is storytelling that feels essential, precise, and human—undeniably gripping, but never exploitative. Aftermath isn’t just about a nearly forgotten act of domestic terror—it’s about the fragility of collective memory. It asks a poignant question: Why are some national traumas immortalized, while others disappear from public consciousness? …"
