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Serial S01 - Ep. 12: What We Know

Serial

2014/12/18
Serial

Serial

2014/12/18

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On January 13, 1999, Adnan Syed was a hurt and vengeful ex-boyfriend who carried out a premeditated murder. Or he was a bewildered bystander, framed for a crime he could never have committed. After 15 months of reporting, we take out everything we’ve got -...

Highlights

In the final episode of Serial's first season, the host grapples with the lingering uncertainty surrounding Adnan Syed's case, revealing new information uncovered in the last week of reporting. The episode explores key testimonies, questionable evidence, and the persistent doubts that prevent a clear verdict.
07:51
He still loves her despite their short relationship
10:11
Jay was terrified of people connected to the murderer.
24:42
Unanswered calls over a reasonable time were billed.
42:36
DNA testing sought in Adnan's case, hoping to implicate another person.
48:13
I would acquit, but I can't swear he's innocent.

Chapters

Don Finally Speaks: What Hae's Boyfriend Reveals About Her and Adnan
00:00
Jay's Hidden Fear: Why He Was Terrified of More Than Just the Police
10:11
The Nisha Call Loophole: Could a Butt Dial Undermine the Key Evidence?
21:53
A New Suspect? The Search for DNA and a Link to Another Strangling
42:36
The Final Verdict: Why Reasonable Doubt Doesn't Equal Innocence
48:13

Transcript

Speaker 1: The funny thing about running a law firm is you bill by the hour. You never seem to have enough hours in the day. And most lawyers didn't go to law school to spend their time on invoicing, case management, and compliance. Enter 8AM, the business...