Serial S01 - Ep. 7: The Opposite of the Prosecution
Serial
2014/11/06
Serial S01 - Ep. 7: The Opposite of the Prosecution
Serial S01 - Ep. 7: The Opposite of the Prosecution

Serial
2014/11/06
In this episode, Sarah Koenig investigates parallels between Adnan Syed’s case and another high-profile legal case involving Justin Wolfe, who was wrongfully convicted based partly on misleading cell phone evidence. Seeking legal insight, Sarah connects with Deirdre Enright, a defense attorney from the University of Virginia’s Innocence Project, who begins to question key aspects of the prosecution’s case against Adnan.
The episode draws comparisons between Adnan’s case and Wolfe’s overturned conviction, highlighting how flawed interpretations of cell phone records can lead to wrongful convictions. Deirdre Enright and her team begin a thorough review of Adnan’s case, raising concerns about racial bias, lack of motive, and weak forensic evidence. They identify untested physical evidence and inconsistencies in the timeline, pointing to reasonable doubt. The team explores alternative theories, including possible links to a serial killer or other unsolved cases in the area, as they work under the presumption of innocence while remaining open to all conclusions based on evidence.
03:06
03:06
Deirdre Enright raised concerns about the lack of motive and potential racial profiling in Adnan's case.
08:41
08:41
The speaker questions Adnan's explanation for a suspicious phone call in his records
16:36
16:36
Deirdre reads an email indicating possible destruction of critical evidence in Adnan's case
25:11
25:11
The PERC kit swabs from Hae's body were not thoroughly examined or DNA-tested.
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31:11
Deirdre and her team explore alternative explanations like a serial killer or connections to other Baltimore cold cases.