Serial
Serial S01 - Ep. 1: The Alibi
Oct 3, 2014
In 1999 Baltimore, the mysterious disappearance of high school senior Hae Min Lee leads to a gripping murder investigation. Adnan Syed, her ex-boyfriend, finds himself accused despite claiming innocence. The struggle of memory plays a vital role, as Alibi witnesses like Asia hold critical pieces of truth that could alter the case. As suspicion weaves through the narrative, themes of identity and societal expectations emerge, revealing a complex tapestry of human experience mixed with the relentless pursuit of truth.
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- Adnan's alibi witness, Asia McClain, claimed to have seen him in the library at the time of the murder, but her testimony was not presented at trial.
- The defense attorney failed to adequately pursue Asia's testimony, leading to a denial of Adnan's post-conviction relief petition.
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The podcast follows the investigation into the murder of a high school girl named Hay, and the conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, who has maintained his innocence for over 15 years.
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