In addition to jays testimony, evidence against adnan syed included a palm print on a map that could not be dated, and cell phone records. We sum up the top four points serial didnt tell you. Episode 3 of the case against adnan syed introduced viewers to susan simpson, an attorney and advocate for adnan. Using the same format as the previous redux threads.
While episode 6 promised to bring the most damning evidence against adnan, none of it was new to me i already knew about neighbor boy, kathy and nisha. 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. Sarah weighs all the other circumstantial evidence they had against adnan. Though alone, the evidence cannot be enough to prove if adnans guilty or not. Mar 18, 2019 in its second episode hbos the case against adnan syed explored asia mcclains alibi for adnan syed. Serial podcast episode 6, the case against adnan syed. However, its just as easy in most cases to rebut that evidence. Using a graphic organizer, students assess the value of the evidence. The case against adnan syed, features exactly what it sounds like. The most incriminating piece of physical evidence against. Serial subject adnan syeds conviction reinstated by. Filmmakers hinted at the dna evidence in the third episode of the documentary series the case against adnan syed. The most incriminating piece of physical evidence against adnan syed was a fingerprint, or rather, a palm print.
You know how last episode we talked about those two. Serial redux episode 6 the case against adnan syed. Mar 08, 2017 in this episode, the narrator lays out the bits of evidence against adnan. After serial podcast, prosecutors tested dna evidence in. Serial witness asia mcclain on the last time she saw. Mar 08, 2019 serial subject adnan syeds conviction reinstated by maryland court. And according to the documentary, that alibi would have never existed without serial. Though the prints werent conclusive, it is clear to see how this is conflicting with adnan s plea of innocence. Consider the validity and significance of each piece of evidence. The biggest piece of physical evidence that the state had was a adnan s fingerprint, which was found on a map in the back of haes car. Though the witness evidence may be rough and patchy, if they even slightly match up taking in the fact that not everyone has spoken to jay or been coerced by him thats hard evidence against adnan and his own story as its one versus. An examination of the prosecutions evidence against.
This is thread solely about episode 6, the case against adnan syed. An hbo docuseries based on the serial podcast entitled the case against adnan syed was released in march 2019. In the episodes final moments, brown sends an email with dna request. Keep your answers threaded with the appropriate questions. The case against adnan syed season 1 episode 1 trailer popularized by the podcast, serial, the ongoing story of adnan syed who was convicted of murdering a high school student. From this american life and wbez chicago its serial.
Evaluating the evidence in this episode, the narrator lays out the bits of evidence against adnan. Each season explores a nonfictional story in weekly installments. Rate 1 not important to 3 very important evidence record details how it can be used against adnan why it may be insignificant level of significance palm print on map book adnan asking for a ride in haes car adnans lack of memory adnans contact lack of contact with hae episode 6. It was developed by the creators of this american life and hosted by sarah koenig. With episode 6 of serial podcast, sarah koenig takes an in depth look at all of the evidence that works against adnans favor. The biggest piece of physical evidence that the state had was a adnans fingerprint, which was found on a map in the back of haes car. Students are also faced with the same challenges the narrator, ko. The high school scene, the shifting statements to police, the prejudices, the sketchy alibis, the scant forensic evidence all of it leads back to the most basic questions. Welch, who presided over syeds postconviction relief hearing in february, vacated. Serial season 1 episode 6 the case against adnan syed. It seems most people here find adnan guilty and are rather adamant about it. They dont think there is nearly enough evidence to convict adnan. With episode 6 of serial podcast, sarah koenig takes an in depth look at all of the evidence that works against adnan s favor.
While episode 6 promised to bring the most damning evidence against adnan, none of it was new to. Serial witness asia mcclain on the last time she saw adnan syed. The cell phone calls, the stories gathered, and evidence found in haes car. This is a great way for students to understand how to use evidence to make multiple arguments. As for this weeks episode, the case against adnan syed, i found it to be inconclusive. Thanks to sarah koenigs hit podcast serial, the story of hae min.
The case against adnan syedmail chimp adira glass previously, on serial. The subject of season 2 was met with widespread skepticism. So aside from cell records, what did the prosecutors bring to the jury, to shore up jays testimony. Private investigators grapple with outstanding questions as they reanalyze the forensic evidence surrounding hae min lees death and syed faces a major decision as. Serial episode 6 worksheet episode 6 the case against adnan. Episode 6 serial evaluating evidence against adnan syed evidence prosecutions argument counterargume nt opinion about strength of evidence syed partial palm print on map book they found adnans left had on the map book. Serial is a podcast designed to be listened to in order. Sarah weighs all the other circumstantial evidence they had against adnan, including curious behavior, a disconc.
Serial podcast episode transcripts the undisclosed wiki. Serial subject adnan syeds conviction reinstated by maryland court. A couple of the evidence that she found was that the police found adnans finger prints on a map, adnan did not call hae after her disappearance, im going to kill in. In the beginning sarah koenig created the serial podcast. A rediscovered document could undermine key cellphone evidence in the case against adnan syed, an attorney has. Adnan was convicted of murder, and was handed down a life sentence, plus an additional 30 years in prison. In the first column, briefly summarize a bit of evidence. Serial is a podcast by the creators of this american life. Serial will follow one story a true story over the course of a. The physical evidence against adnan syed was scant a few underwhelming fingerprints. This map featured leakin park, where haes body was found.
The evidence is not convincing enough and does not put adnan at the scene of the crime. Heres a short summary of the evidence against syed. In this episode sarah koenig speaks on the phone with adnan a lot, something she does frequently throughout the show. Adnan so, its just, its a really tight, really window of time i mean, for this to have taken place, right. The most incriminating piece of physical evidence against adnan syed was a. Though the prints werent conclusive, it is clear to see how this is conflicting with adnans plea of innocence. Serial episode 6 the case against adnan syed in this episode, sk talks through the various pieces of evidence that looks bad for adnan. Popularized by the podcast, serial, the ongoing story of adnan syed who was convicted of murdering a high school student. Nov 03, 2014 as for this weeks episode, the case against adnan syed, i found it to be inconclusive. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A short summary of the most damaging evidence against adnan is provided and students must analyze the evidence from the. This worksheet requires students to analyze the major evidence against adnan reported on the serial podcast, episode six.
Hbos case against adnan syed trailer teases new evidence in serial case. While episode 6 promised to bring the most damning evidence against adnan, none of it was new to me i already knew about neighbor boy, kathy and. Adnan may or may not have asked hae for a ride on the day of her murder. Organize the bits of evidence and the corresponding defenses into three columns. Listen to episode 6 of the serial podcast and come here to discuss. Complete transcripts for serial podcast season one every episode, from 1 to 12, combined in one easytosearch file. But that does mean that the states evidence against adnan did not consist of any evidence that could show a physical link between adnan and any of the crime scenes. The case against adnan syed 30 october 2014 episode 7 the opposite of the prosecution 6 november 2014. Nov 29, 2014 serial episode 6 the case against adnan syed in this episode, sk talks through the various pieces of evidence that looks bad for adnan. This episode presents the states case against adnan syed and also tells the holes of his story. What pieces of evidence did the prosecution spin to use. We believe you need to know these points before you decide whether or not you think adnan is guilty. If his lawyer hadnt lost her temper then adnan would have been free by now. How the case against adnan syed differs from serial podcast e.
In addition to jays testimony, evidence against adnan syed included a palm print on a map that. Episode 10 the first trial had been a mistrial because his lawyer had lost her temper, and adnan was really calm about that and didnt even say or do anything. There are three incoming calls on the call log that ping towers near cathys house. I have done very little investigation beyond listening to serial and undisclosed, both of which people recognize as being biased, and so i have not been sufficiently exposed to as wellrounded a picture as i would like. Jays testimony, adnan s cell phone records, and evidence suggesting that adnan is the kind of person who could have killed his exgirlfriend in a vengeful rage. Instead, the state built its case out of three main pillars. I do not think, however, that there is a solid case against adnan. Leakin park serial is a new podcast from the creators of this american life, hosted by sarah koenig. If we just take in what people have said plus the evidence, yes adnan is technically guilty on terms of physical evidence. 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. The subreddit was formless and empty, and koenig was hovering over the microphone. So aside from cell records, what did the prosecutors. In my previous posts on serial, ive avoided writing about whether adnan was responsible for haes murder, and have focused instead on whether the states evidence showed that adnan was responsible for haes murder.
Serial season 01, episode 06 the case against adnan syed. Episode 6 serial evaluating evidence against adnan syed evidence prosecutions argument counterargume nt opinion about strength of evidence syed partial palm print on map book they found adnan s left had on the map book. Adnan so, its just, its a really tigh t, re al l y w in dow of time i me an. Season 2 201516 the muchanticipated second season of serial was released in december 2015. The case against adnan syed reveals a shocking connection. Serial, a new podcast from this american life, is investigating the 1999 murder of hae min lee, a baltimore area high school student. Sarah weighs all the other circumstantial evidence prosecutors had against adnan, including curious behavior, a dramatic note, and an. Mar 08, 2019 i dreaded pressing play on the first episode of hbos fourpart docuseries the case against adnan syed, which debuts march 10. Though alone, the evidence cannot be enough to prove if adnan s guilty or not. Apr 04, 2017 the physical evidence against adnan syed was scant a few underwhelming fingerprints. The physical evidence against adnan syed was scant a few underwhelming.
Heres the key piece of evidence that earned adnan a new trial. He didnt seem to be jealous mcclain, who appears in amy bergs new docuseries the case against adnan syed. Sarah weighs all the other circumstantial evidence prosecutors had against adnan, including curious behavior, a dramatic note, and an unexplained midafternoon phone call. In its second episode hbos the case against adnan syed explored asia mcclains alibi for adnan syed. The case against adnan syed after listening, please respond to these questions in the comments below.
Adnan claimed this to be a butt dial but that seemed off to me. Thats the longest one, for a little more than four minutes. One of the biggest being adnans palm print on a map of leakin park. Complete transcripts for serial podcast season one every episode, from 1 to 12, combined in one easytosearch file these transcripts. From a legal perspective, thats the more interesting question. Yesterday, adnan syed, whose conviction and life sentence for the murder of his highschool girlfriend was the focus of the first season of the hit podcast serial, got the news he had been waiting to hear for over 16 years baltimore circuit court judge martin p. Sarah weighs all the other circumstantial evidence they had against adnan, including curious behavior, a disconcerting note, and an unexplained midafternoon phone call. The case against adnan syed, sarah koenig goes out and finds more evidence to the side where adnan seems guilty. 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 serial. The podcast episodes generated international interest in the trial and were downloaded more than 100 million times by june 2016. Theres a lot of recorded exchanges between adnan and sk that are interesting to listen to for context to their dynamic and hear from the suspect himself. One of the biggest being adnan s palm print on a map of leakin park.
In episode 6 sk quotes adnan as saying that nishas. The states case against adnan syed hinged on jays credibility. If you listened to serial, season one, you must listen to this single episode. Has anyone changed your mind about the participants. Why the nisha call shows that hae was murdered at 3. For the evidence provided by what the team has gathered, it seems as the evidence strongly points against adnan.
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