The hunt for the anthrax killer in the early 2000s is the subject of a new podcast.
Dick Wolf’s Wolf Entertainment, USG Audio, the podcast division of Universal Studio Group, and Jeremiah Crowell’s Dig Studios are making Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer for Canada’s CBC.
The series, which will launch on April 2, is hosted by Crowell, a documentary filmmaker who has directed series such as Max’s Generation Hustle and was showrunner of HBO’s The Anarchists.
Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer will tell the inside story of the high-stakes hunt for the anthrax killer, one of the largest and most confounding FBI investigations in history, in the aftermath of the deadly bioterror attack that gripped America in the early 2000s.
Per the logline, 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.
The series has access to declassified materials and firsthand accounts, revealing how the anthrax attacks reshaped America—and its hidden impact today.
The eight-part series will be made available early to subscribers to the CBC True Crime Premium Channel on Apple Podcasts.
Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer was created and written by Scott Tiffany (The Story of God with Morgan Freeman) and Crowell, and produced by Dig Studios and Spoke Media for Wolf Entertainment, USG Audio, and CBC. Executive Producers for the series are Dick Wolf, Elliot Wolf, Stephen Michael, Josh Bloch, Janielle Kastner, Scott Tiffany, and Crowell.
Elliot Wolf said, “At Wolf Entertainment, we’re fascinated by stories that speak to formative moments in culture. The anthrax attacks left a deep mark on the American psyche, hitting at a time when the nation was already in mourning. People remember the fear of opening their own mail but most don’t know who was responsible. Jeremiah masterfully articulates the high-stakes, gripping FBI investigation which is brought to life with amazing production work by our partners at Dig Studios, USG Audio, and Spoke Media.”
Josh Bloch, Executive Producer, USG Audio, added, “Wolf Entertainment and CBC Podcasts were natural partners for us on this series. Wolf Entertainment has a reputation for exceptional storytelling and commitment to creating high-quality, thought-provoking content. In collaboration with CBC Podcasts, an industry leader known for their investigative journalism and unique ability to reach wide audiences, we have been able to tell this complex story with integrity and care.”
