The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11 on Netflix truly lives up to its title, giving us a thorough understanding of the realities of bioterrorism in the US in 2001. After all, it covers every angle, whether it is the use of postal services to send infected letters, the false leads pursued by the FBI, or the possible involvement of Bruce Edwards Ivins. But for now, if you’re just interested in finding out more information regarding postal workers Dena Briscoe and Terrell Worrell, with a focus on their current whereabouts, here’s what we know.
Where is Dena Briscoe Now?
During the second wave of the weaponized powder attacks, the Brentwood Postal Facility, which handled all of Capitol Hill’s mail, unluckily found itself in the line of fire (targetting politicians). Around mid-October 2001, spores began to leak out and infect the entire building, but Dena adamantly insists that the higher-ups initially downplayed the workers’ concerns. Thus, rigorous restrictions weren’t implemented until many of them began to complain about health problems; by then, it was too late for workers Thomas Morris Jr. and Joseph Curseen Jr.
The building was shortly renamed in honour of the deceased pair, but this all served to embolden Dena, who emerged as one of the most outspoken voices demanding specific answers for both herself and the whole workers union. She didn’t even let the respiratory issues, diarrhoea, and weariness brought on by the anthrax exposure stop her from making the necessary adjustments. She happily continues to be an active member of this world, having actually co-founded an organisation called Brentwood Exposed to provide pure support to other survivors as well as the families of victims.