Cyanide Threats Against Louisiana Water Supplies (1983)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana, Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1983-02-04
Duration: 00:10:30
Subjects: WATER SUPPLY | Water quality | Environment | Cyanides | Louisiana. Office of State Police | Psychology | Threats
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Pope, Debbie Interviewee
- Ridgel, Louis Interviewee
- Garrison, Bo Interviewee
- Strecker, Daniel Interviewee
- Koening, Fredrick Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 4, 1983, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the recent series of anonymous phone calls claiming cyanide had been added to the water supply of about 60 communities throughout Louisiana. This report focuses on the city of Hammond’s response to the threat, the State Police investigation, and the psychological profile of the anonymous callers. Host: Beth George