It was September 18, 2001, just seven days after al-Qaeda hijackers
destroyed the Twin Towers. In the early morning darkness, a lone
figure dropped several letters into a mailbox. Seventeen days later
a Florida journalist died of inhalational anthrax. The death from
the rare disease made world news. These anthrax attacks marked the
first time a sophisticated biological weapon was released in the
United States. It killed five people, disfigured at least 18 more,
and launched the largest investigation in the FBI’s history.
Recounting the Anthrax Attacks explores the origins of the
innovative forensics used in this case, while also explaining their
historical context. R. Scott Decker’s team pursued its first
suspect with dogged determination before realizing that the
evidence did not add up. With renewed energy, they turned to
non-traditional forensics—scientific initiatives never before
applied to an investigation—as they continued to hunt for clues.
These advances formed the new science of microbial forensics, a
novel discipline that produced critical leads when traditional
methods failed. The new technologies helped identify a second
suspect—one who possessed the knowledge and skills to unleash a
living weapon of mass destruction. Decker provides the first inside
look at how the investigation was conducted, highlighting dramatic
turning points as the case progressed until its final solution.
Join FBI agents as they race against terror and the ultimate
insider threat—a decorated government scientist releasing powders
of deadly anthrax. Walk in the steps of these dedicated officers
while they pursue numerous forensic leads before more letters can
be sent until finally they confront a psychotic killer.
General
| Imprint: |
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
October 2019 |
| Authors: |
R. Scott Decker
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 151 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
300 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-5381-3148-0 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-5381-3148-X |
| Barcode: |
9781538131480 |
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