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Serial S01 - Ep. 6: The Case Against Adnan Syed

Serial

2014/10/30
Serial

Serial

2014/10/30

Shownote

The physical evidence against Adnan Syed was scant - a few underwhelming fingerprints. So aside from cell records, what did the prosecutors bring to the jury, to shore up Jay's testimony? Sarah weighs all the other circumstantial evidence they had against Adnan, including curious behavior, a disconcerting note, and an unexplained mid-afternoon phone call.[http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/serialpodcast/~4/luzKOc-1vaU] Our newest podcast, “The Preventionist” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts. To get full access to this and other Serial Productions and New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts [https://nytimes.com/podcasts]. To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter. [https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/serial] Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us at serialshows@nytimes.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Highlights

This episode delves into the circumstantial evidence presented against Adnan Syed, moving beyond the cell phone records to explore other pieces of the prosecution's case. The host examines witness testimonies, Adnan's behavior, and a key phone call, all while questioning how these details fit together.
00:00
Palm print evidence was inconclusive.
12:54
Adnan was quiet and slumped over, which she found strange.
20:37
If I were avoiding police, I wouldn't have answered their call.
26:08
The Nisha call is a key piece of circumstantial evidence.
40:16
People think I'm innocent because I'm nice, not because of the evidence.

Chapters

What Physical Evidence Did the Prosecution Have?
00:00
The Story of a Body in a Trunk: A Witness Account That Never Made It to Court
10:15
A Strange Night at Kathy's Apartment: Panic or Innocence?
15:17
The Nisha Call: A 2-Minute-22-Second Mystery
26:08
Adnan's Struggle: Why Would People Think I Could Do This?
35:07

Transcript

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