The best defense is a good defense, latest serial podcast looks at adnans lawyer cristina gutierrez. Serial is an investigative journalism podcast hosted by sarah koenig, narrating a nonfiction story over multiple episodes. Original audio files can be found on producing the transcripts subreddit during the original release period of the podcast are based on the serial podcast produced by this american life and wbez. Serial podcast episode transcripts the undisclosed wiki. On a meta level, though, considering our ongoing nationwide outrage over the. Dec 04, 2014 what we learned from this weeks serial. The next phone call is in the morning at around 10. The 3 most interesting things from serial episode 10.
Previously, on serial theres no way that she was at best buy at 2. Not so much because of any sort of big reveal from sarah koenig, but because its sad. Start studying serial podcast short answer questions. Sarah koeing, the host of serial, compares adnans case to a similar one with an eighteen year old named justin wolfe who was convicted for the murder of a drug dealer. A failure to feel remorse or guilt adnan had indicated that he would probably feel very little if he had killed certain persons adnan stole from some of us and others without much of a conscience. Adnan s mother declares that when she explains to herself what happened, discrimination against muslims is the only rationale she can come up with.
Asias letters give a small glimpse into woodlawn high school in the days after adnans arrest. Most people we talked to in the last year former students and teachers have a hazy memory of those months. The case against adnan syed puts serial debut case. Serial season 01, episode 10 the best defense is a good defense podcast. But adnan was convicted, and a year later, gutierrez was disbarred. Or he was a bewildered bystander, framed for a crime he could never have committed.
Complete this assignment after listening to episode 10 of the serial podcast. In the second serial update for adnan syeds postconviction hearing, even podcast host sarah koenig sounded slightly skeptical of asia mcclain, the star witness that never took the stand in. Episode 11 of serial is out, and this ones a doozy. Dec 12, 2014 the penultimate episode of serial, the wildly successful podcast exploring the case of adnan syed, the man convicted of murdering his ex girlfriend, hae min lee, in baltimore in 1999, raises some. Season one investigated the 1999 murder of hae min lee hangul.
This weeks episode begins on december 8, 1999 with the jury selection for adnans first trial, where the judge is clearly on the lookout for any. Listeners hoping for a definitive answer to their questions about adnan syed. But asia writes about a school divided over whether or not adnan is. Episode 10 of serial begins by addressing the question of antimuslim prejudice. An examination of the prosecutions evidence against. The tenth episode of the serial podcast series turns the attention of the listeners from the witnesses and evidence to the execution of the trial itself. In this episode we learn that hae broke the relationship off with adnan.
Millions of listeners to the podcast serial havent been so sure. Serial episode 11 rumors is an emotional rollercoaster. An update on the recent decision in adnan s appeal. A disregard for laws and social mores adnan used to frequent prostitutes adnan used to smoke weed and drink alcohol. This weeks episode is supersized, running almost an hour longer even than the premiere, which was a full episode of this american life, and, playing armchair producer, i wonder if. Serial season 01, episode 10 the best defense is a. The case against adnan syed 30 october 2014 episode 7 the opposite of the prosecution 6 november 2014.
Even more disturbing, there are suggestions that gutierrez was desperate for money and was. Dec 04, 2014 maybe my prejudice is showing through, but who in the world would let their daughter date a man named adnan masud syed. This episode focuses on the errors and the weakness behind the conviction of the case. But asia writes about a school divided over whether or not adnan is guilty. Serial picked a good week to talk about institutional racism in our justice system. Adnans trial lawyer was a renowned defense attorney in maryland tough and savvy and smart. Asias letter adnans alibi, episode 1 reports that adnan asked hae for a ride from school. Haes diary goes towards adnan being torn between islam and hae, episode 2 brandy bottle near haes body episode 3 rope near haes body episode 3 hair under haes body. One of the biggest being adnans palm print on a map of leakin park. The states case against adnan syed hinged on jays credibility. Mr s individual that found haes body and also a potential suspect. Serial s investigative team follows up on longdormant leads, rechecks alibis, and questions assumptions. Dec 17, 2014 the obsession with the show has spawned hilarious parody videos, detailed episode recaps, and subreddits on subreddits filled with theories on whether convicted killerexboyfriend adnan syed is.
Adnan syed the murderer and hae min lee the victim, were in a relationship that could be described as a romeo and juliet love story. In the latest episode of the blockbuster this american lifespinoff podcast serial, host sarah koenig sets out to investigate rumors about adnan since, at this point, the character. This episode explores the story of adnan syed, who may have been wrongly convicted in 1999 of killing hae min lee, syeds exgirlfriend who was a senior at baltimore countys woodlawn high school. Dec 04, 2014 serial episode 10 the best defense is a good defense theories point fingers at adnan s lawyer. Jay a key witness at the trial, he was a 20yearold graduate of woodlawn high school dating stephanie, a friend of adnan. Koenig basically laid out the entire case against adnan, and theres plenty of circumstantial evidence here to reasonably draw a conclusion that adnan killed hae.
Presenter sarah koenig investigates into a couple of contested aspects of the trial. They key characters hae min lee murder victim adnan musud syed former boyfriend of hae min lee. A disregard for the rights of others adnan used to stand in front of the masjid collecting money after weekly jumah namaz, cementing his image as a good, devout young man. Adnans telling of the stealing episode is a much more boys will be boys version than what id heard from other people who told me. This weeks episode is supersized, running almost an hour longer even than the premiere, which was a full episode. Maybe my prejudice is showing through, but who in the world would let their daughter date a man named adnan masud syed. Sarah koenigs serial podcast gave millions of people what felt like a personal connection to adnan syed and the realities of criminal prosecution.
Adnan used to go through peoples winter jackets hung on a coat rack at the johnnycake masjid, while they were engaged in prayer. Though the prints werent conclusive, it is clear to see how this is conflicting with adnans plea of. The 3 most interesting things from serial episode 11, rumors. With episode 6 of serial podcast, sarah koenig takes an in depth look at all of the evidence that works against adnans favor. Mar 31, 2019 millions of listeners to the podcast serial havent been so sure. Complete transcripts for serial podcast season one every episode, from 1 to 12, combined in one easytosearch file these transcripts. Episode 10 of serial begins by addressing the question of anti muslim prejudice. Adnan syed, subject of serial podcast, granted a new trial read more this doesnt mean the state wont fight the case that syed murdered his former girlfriend, hae min lee. Serial season 01, episode 10 the best defense is a good. The show follows the plot and characters wherever they lead, through many surprising twists and turns. Even more disturbing, there are suggestions that gutierrez was desperate for money and was too ill to properly do her job she had diabetes. Serial witness asia mcclain on the last time she saw. From october 3 to december 18, 2014, the murder of hae min lee and the subsequent arrest and trial of adnan syed was the subject of the first season of the podcast.
Syed, the subject of sarah koenigs hit podcast serial and amy bergs hbo docuseries the case against adnan syed, was convicted of killing lee, his exgirlfriend, in 1999. As for this weeks episode, the case against adnan syed, i found it to be inconclusive. Though the prints werent conclusive, it is clear to see how this is conflicting with adnans plea of innocence. From the puzzling demands that gutierrez made to adnans parents for money, to the lack of. Mar, 2015 with episode 6 of serial podcast, sarah koenig takes an in depth look at all of the evidence that works against adnans favor. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Serial is produced by julie snyder, dana chivvis and me.
Sarah koeing, the host of serial, compares adnan s case to a similar one with an eighteen year old named justin wolfe who was convicted for the murder of a drug dealer. Apr 07, 2017 on january, 1999, adnan syed was a hurt and vengeful exboyfriend who carried out a premeditated murder. First, did racism and other biases have a role to play in the proceedings and eventual conviction of adnan. From the puzzling demands that gutierrez made to adnan s parents for money, to the lack of. Viewers of sunday nights finale of the fourpart hbo documentary the case against adnan syed will continue to wonder.
Dec 11, 2014 in the latest episode of the blockbuster this american lifespinoff podcast serial, host sarah koenig sets out to investigate rumors about adnan since, at this point, the character. Emily condon is our production and operations manager. Complete transcripts for serial podcast season one every episode, from 1 to 12, combined in one easytosearch file these transcripts chicago. The series was cocreated and is coproduced by koenig and julie snyder and developed by this american life. Cristina gutierrez, a renowned defense attorney in maryland tough and savvy and smart. Because of their individual cultures and religions, both teenagers kept their relationship a secret from their parents. Serial is a podcast from the creators of this american life, hosted by sarah koenig. Feb 04, 2015 serial podcast episode 2 summary february 4, 2015 soniamontalvo11 leave a comment adnan syed the murderer and hae min lee the victim, were in a relationship that could be described as a romeo and juliet love story. On january, 1999, adnan syed was a hurt and vengeful exboyfriend who carried out a premeditated murder. Serial unfolds one story a true story over the course of a whole season. Listeners hoping for a definitive answer to their questions about adnan syed may be disappointed.
It largely concerns itself with adnans attorney, christina gutierrez. Asias letter adnan s alibi, episode 1 reports that adnan asked hae for a ride from school. What its like to be adnan three atlantic staffers discuss the podcasts newest installment, a character study into the life of the accused. The obsession with the show has spawned hilarious parody videos, detailed episode recaps, and subreddits on subreddits filled with theories. Serial podcast short answer questions flashcards quizlet. Slate writers discuss the latest episode of serial. Ira glass previously, on serial summer theres no way that she was at best buy at 2. Other lawyers said she was exactly the kind of person youd want defending you on a firstdegree murder charge. The 3 most interesting things from serial episode 10 vulture. The penultimate episode of serial, the wildly successful podcast exploring the case of adnan syed, the man convicted of murdering his ex girlfriend.
Nov 03, 2014 as for this weeks episode, the case against adnan syed, i found it to be inconclusive. Our next episode, episode 10, will come out december 4th. I waited about 24 hours to listen to episode 10, and finally did so after work yesterday as i walked around downtown fort worth. The baltimore murder case that launched the truecrime podcast craze will be under scrutiny again, starting march 10, when hbo launches its fourpart documentary the case against adnan syed. Serial episode 10 the best defense is a good defense theories point fingers at adnans lawyer. The latest episode of the serial podcast phenomenon, which is attracting a rapidly expanding audience as it dissects a 15yearold murder case in weekly instalments, addressed new analysis from a. At the beginning of the episode, you heard possible jurors talking to. However, its just as easy in most cases to rebut that evidence. Exactly the kind of person youd want defending you. Serial episode 10 the best defense is a good defense. Adnans mother declares that when she explains to herself what happened, discrimination against muslims is the only rationale she can come up with. At the beginning of the episode, you heard possible jurors. Serial witness asia mcclain on the last time she saw adnan syed. Sarah wont know what happens at the end of the story until she gets there, not long before you get there with her.
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