Deadly Letters That Terrorized America After 9/11
- Jun 27, 2026
- 1:58:58
- Full Episode
In the tense weeks following the September 11 terror attacks in 2001, a new and invisible threat emerged across the United States. Letters laced with weaponised anthrax began arriving through the mail, infecting ordinary people and spreading fear nationwide.
As the possibility of bioterrorism gripped the country, a massive federal investigation codenamed Amerithrax was launched to uncover who was behind the attacks…
CREDITS Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Milly Raso Production & music – Mike Migas Audio editing – Anthony Telfer
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Brief Summary
The episode covers the 2001 anthrax attacks, focusing on Robert Stevens' case and the investigation into the source of the anthrax letters.
Key points
- Robert Stevens' Illness. Photojournalist Robert Stevens falls seriously ill and is diagnosed with inhalation anthrax.
- The Envelope. A mysterious envelope arrives at the Sun, leading to a shocking anthrax outbreak.
- The Anthrax Letter. A threatening letter containing anthrax was sent to NBC, causing panic and investigation.
- The Washington DC Scare. An intern at Senator Dashel's office spills white powder from a letter, raising alarms.
- Kathy Nun's Struggle. Kathy Nun becomes the fourth known victim of inhalation anthrax, raising alarms about the outbreak.
- The Panic Spreads. As infections rise, Americans stockpile antibiotics and fear grips the nation.
Episode highlights
- Robert Stevens' IllnessPhotojournalist Robert Stevens falls seriously ill and is diagnosed with inhalation anthrax.“He was diagnosed with inhalation anthrax on Thursday, October 4, 2001.”8:06Jun 27, 2026
- The EnvelopeA mysterious envelope arrives at the Sun, leading to a shocking anthrax outbreak.“When Joe picked the envelope up, he felt something cylindrical inside and instinctively decided not to open it.”13:26Jun 27, 2026
- The Anthrax LetterA threatening letter containing anthrax was sent to NBC, causing panic and investigation.“This is next. Take penicellin now. Death to America. Death to Israel.”25:27Jun 27, 2026
- The Washington DC ScareAn intern at Senator Dashel's office spills white powder from a letter, raising alarms.“I just spilled white powder all over myself.”42:31Jun 27, 2026
- Kathy Nun's StruggleKathy Nun becomes the fourth known victim of inhalation anthrax, raising alarms about the outbreak.“It just hurts.”56:04Jun 27, 2026
- The Panic SpreadsAs infections rise, Americans stockpile antibiotics and fear grips the nation.“It's obvious we're in a new war, and it's a war of nerves.”1:02:35Jun 27, 2026
- Ortilli Londren's DiagnosisOrtilli Londren, living in Connecticut, becomes the fifth victim of inhalation anthrax.“This looks exactly like anthrax, but what are the odds?”1:04:30Jun 27, 2026
- Unusual Absence of Responsibility ClaimsNo foreign adversary claimed responsibility for the anthrax mailings, which was strategically unusual.“That absence was strategically unusual and didn't align with the typical objectives associated with groups like al-Qaeda.”1:11:21Jun 27, 2026
