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Serial S01 - Ep. 11: Rumors

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Serial S01 - Ep. 11: Rumors

Serial

2014/12/11
Serial

Serial

2014/12/11
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Almost everyone describes the 17-year-old Adnan the same way: good kid, helpful at the mosque, respectful to his elders. But a couple of months ago, Sarah started getting phone calls from people who knew Adnan back then, and told her stories of a different...

Highlights

In this episode, Sarah Koenig delves into the complex and often conflicting perceptions of Adnan Syed, a teenager whose life was dramatically altered by a murder conviction. As she pieces together the puzzle of his past, new accounts emerge that challenge the image many held of him as a kind and dutiful young man.
08:20
Adnan was described as kind and protective by those who knew him personally.
15:51
Most of Adnan's old friends believe he couldn't commit murder
21:20
Most homicides are not premeditated; people usually kill when pushed over the edge
24:37
About half of evaluated killers have some degree of amnesia, though it's not usually permanent.
34:46
I want to be judged by evidence, not personality.

Chapters

Whispers in the Mosque: A Community Divided
00:00
Money Missing, Minds Divided: The Theft That Sparked Debate
11:18
Peacemaker or Predator? The Battle Over Adnan's Character
18:26
The Mind on Trial: Memory, Madness, and Murder
24:37
Adnan's Plea: A Letter, A Life, A Question of Innocence
34:46

Transcript

Sarah Koenig: It's your headline to unpack, It's your one story to follow week by week. It's your wordle to work through. It's your team to track. It's your 36 hours to explore. Charles Ewing: It's your marinade to master. Sarah Koenig: It's your opinion...