The Story Best of 2025: INVESTIGATION: The 9/11 suspect - part 1
Dec 30, 2025
Terry Strada, a passionate advocate and widow of a 9/11 victim, shares her heartbreaking story and relentless pursuit of answers. She recounts her husband's tragic death and the frustrations that followed. The discussion dives into the investigation of Omar al-Bayoumi, a man linked to the 9/11 plot who was controversially released by British police. With insights from journalist Amardeep Bassey, listeners explore the connections between the hijackers and their origins, including ties to Saudi Arabia, while raising critical questions about evidence withholding and accountability.
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Immediate Al‑Qaeda Attribution
- The 9/11 attacks immediately focused global investigators on al-Qaeda and its network.
- Amardeep Basi recognized the pattern within minutes and began investigative calls in Birmingham.
Hijacker Origins Shaped The Inquiry
- The majority of the 19 hijackers originated from Saudi Arabia, focusing scrutiny on Saudi links.
- That demographic detail later underpins legal claims about possible Saudi state involvement.
A Wife’s Last Call
- Terry Strada recounts losing her husband Tom when the North Tower was hit and collapsed.
- She describes the moment she heard his panicked call and then watched events unfold on live TV.