Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer

Wolf Entertainment + CBC•www.cbc.ca

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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Aftermath Introduces | Allison after NXIVM from Uncover

You think you know the NXIVM story. The secretive self-help empire. The sex cult headlines. The downfall of its leader, Keith Raniere. But the most famous woman at the centre of the story has remained largely silent. Allison after NXIVM from Uncover tells the story of Allison Mack: former Smallville actress, high-ranking NXIVM member, and convicted felon. With exclusive access following her release from prison, this series traces her astonishing path from Smallville fame to NXIVM’s inner circle ...

Nov 14, 2025•43 min

Episode 8: This is What I Do

Old-school detective work and a scientific moonshot finally uncover the truth. But the case exposes failures in national biosecurity, cracks in the mental health system, and a tragic ending that changes America forever.

May 07, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Pot of Gold

The White House uses the anthrax attacks to justify the invasion of Iraq, while the FBI shifts its focus to a new prime suspect. Under surveillance and interrogation, he reveals something no one sees coming.

Apr 30, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Adult Male Loner

Midnight mailbox raids, bloodhounds, and ice divers all lead the FBI to a former CIA contractor. But despite photo evidence, fingerprinting, and DNA testing, nothing adds up. Then, one clue changes everything.

Apr 23, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 6

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.

Apr 16, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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?

Apr 09, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 4

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.

Apr 09, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3

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? Want more episodes now? Binge all 8 early and ad-free by subscribing to Apple True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts .

Apr 02, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Isolated Incident

This episode delves into the immediate aftermath of 9/11, where FBI Special Agent Scott Decker prepares for a feared second-wave biological attack. When a Florida photo editor contracts a rare form of anthrax, investigators piece together a terrifying puzzle, connecting the illness to al-Qaeda's prior interest in crop dusters. The discovery of a laboratory-strain anthrax confirms a deliberate act of bioterrorism, triggering a nationwide panic and launching one of the largest FBI investigations in history.

Apr 02, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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, Di...

Mar 21, 2025•2 min

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