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Serial S01 - Ep. 12: What We Know

Serial

2014/12/18
Serial

Serial

2014/12/18

Shownote

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 Season 1, the host reflects on a year of deep investigation into Adnan Syed’s case, where new details continue to reshape understanding of the events surrounding Hae Min Lee’s disappearance and murder. Despite extensive reporting, many questions remain unresolved, and the truth seems ever more elusive.
02:57
Don recalls Hae asking him to call in an excused absence on January 12th.
15:32
Jay claimed to know a West Side hitman as a veiled warning.
23:42
AT&T likely charged for unanswered calls lasting over two minutes in 1999 Maryland.
44:25
Ronald Lee Moore, a rapist and murderer, was linked via DNA to another case, raising doubts about Adnan's guilt.
49:35
The speaker would vote to acquit Adnan due to lack of evidence.

Chapters

The Final Episode: A Year of Unanswered Questions
00:00
Don’s Alibi and Jay’s Fears: New Angles in the Investigation
05:26
The Nisha Call: Accidental Dial or Crucial Evidence?
20:57
DNA Leads to a New Suspect and Legal Hopes for Adnan
44:25
No Smoking Gun: The Struggle to Know the Truth
49:35

Transcript

Sarah Koenig: Hey, hold up. This is your minute, your day, to play, to make, to move, to move through, to explore. It's your body to rest, to nourish, to grow. It's your mind, you know. It's your place, your life, to love, to dream, to change. It's your wo...