Anan sait was convicted of first degree premeditated murder in 19 99. A new law came into effect a year ago that allows for reduced sentences if you've served at least 20 years as a juvenile. The prosecutor's office says they didn't investigate the case thoroughly enough and relied on evidence we shouldn't have. They say it just kind of crumbled once they took a hard look.
Adnan Syed was accused of the 1999 killing of his classmate and ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee, whose body was found buried in a car park in Baltimore.
He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison but has proclaimed his innocence for the last 23 years.
Mr. Syed was the subject of the first season of the podcast “Serial,” which painstakingly examined his case and the evidence against him.
Yesterday, his conviction was overturned. On today’s episode, the “Serial” team looks at how this happened.
Guest: Sarah Koenig, the host and executive producer of the “Serial” podcast.
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