Listen this week as we conclude our series on anthrax and its use as a weapon during the 2001 US postal service attacks. Lynne will discuss the science behind tracking the deadly spores back to their parent flask  - which was under the control of the researcher who became their prime suspect. Learn who this man was and the FBI’s evidence for why he likely committed the crime, even though not everyone who used to work with him is convinced. 

Trigger Warning: Brief mention of suicide and discussion of stalking. 

Dial 988 within the US for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 

Special note: Dr. Helen Shui is truly a doctor, but is working under a pseudonym for privacy reasons. Dr. Lynne Kramer is using her real name. 

Music by Helen Shui and Caplixo. Cover art by Lynne Kramer. 

Sources:

1. Anthrax Investigative Summary via the FBI

2. Paul Keim: “We Were Surprised It Was the Ames Strain” by Sarah Moughty
3. New Evidence Adds Doubt to FBI’s Case Against Anthrax Suspect by Stephen Engelberg

4. The Anthrax Case from Spores to a Suspect 

5. NAS Study May Fail to Settle Anthrax Case by Yudhijit Bhattacharjee

6. Did Bruce Ivins Hide Attack Anthrax From the FBI by Stephen Engelberg

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