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Serial S01 - Ep. 9: To Be Suspected

Serial

2014/11/20
Serial

Serial

2014/11/20

Shownote

New information is coming in about what maybe didn’t happen on January 13, 1999.  And while Adnan’s memory of that day is foggy at best, he does remember what happened next: being questioned, being arrested and, a little more than a year later, being sente...

Highlights

New details are emerging about the events of January 13, 1999, a day central to the disappearance of Hae Min Lee. While Adnan Syed has difficulty recalling the specifics of that day, what followed—his interrogation, arrest, and eventual conviction—remains vivid. This episode re-examines key moments and testimonies that shaped the case, challenging previously accepted timelines and raising questions about the reliability of memory and evidence.
00:02
Laura Estrada - Sandoval confirms no phones were present at the Best Buy.
08:30
Aisha remembers speaking with Adnan but is unsure who initiated the call.
11:08
Adnan found it extremely stressful to sit through two trials without speaking.
29:22
Adnan remained calm during sentencing, seeing it as the start of the appeals process.
39:45
Adnan says it would be easier for his parents if they knew he deserved to be in prison.

Chapters

Did the Best Buy call really happen?
00:00
Aisha’s call: A timeline inconsistency?
05:57
Adnan’s silence during trial: A choice or a burden?
11:08
From grief to arrest: The emotional toll
15:57
Life behind bars and the weight of a life sentence
31:42

Transcript

Adnan Syed: Summer's here, and it's time to bring the heat in. Sarah Koenig: A new Honda. Adnan Syed: Head out on an unforgettable adventure. Or take a sporty sedan for a spin. All while driving with confidence. Check out the Civic, Accord, or HRV during...