Serial S01 - Ep. 7: The Opposite of the Prosecution | Serial

The podcast explores the complexities of Adnan Syed's case, focusing on potential wrongful conviction. Sarah Koenig interviews Deirdre Enright, Director of the Innocence Project Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law, who brings a fresh perspective by re-evaluating the evidence. Enright's team reviews the case files, giving Adnan the presumption of innocence and questioning the thoroughness of the initial investigation, particularly the lack of DNA testing on key pieces of evidence like a liquor bottle and swabs from the victim's body. The discussion highlights concerns about Jay's changing statements and inconsistencies in cell tower data. Ultimately, Enright's team decides to further investigate the case, driven by a belief that something went wrong in the initial investigation.

Outlines

Part 1: Case Comparison, Legal Context

Part 2: Evidence Analysis, Client Dynamics

Part 3: Innocence Project Investigation

Part 4: Forensic Gaps, Final Reflections

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Serial S01 - Ep. 7: The Opposite of the Prosecution

Serial

Part 1: Case Comparison, Legal Context

The Justin Wolf Case: Similarities and Flaws in Cell Record Usage

Deirdre Enright's Initial Questions: Motive, Racial Profiling, and the Boyfriend

Part 2: Evidence Analysis, Client Dynamics

Cell Phone Records: Meaningless Calls and Adnan's Unhelpful Explanations

Innocent Clients: Unhelpful and the Importance of Staying Consistent

The Juggle: Answering Questions and Avoiding Law Enforcement Mistakes

Part 3: Innocence Project Investigation

Assigning the Case: Deirdre Enright Offers Her Team's Assistance

Innocence Project: Collecting Evidence and Presumption of Innocence

Proving Innocence: The Challenge of Finding an Alternative Explanation

Part 4: Forensic Gaps, Final Reflections

Reasonable Doubt: Forensic Reports and Missing Evidence

Unexamined Swabs: The Importance of DNA Testing and Relevance

Skepticism and Sociopathy: Deirdre's Optimism vs. Sarah's Doubts

Serial S01 - Ep. 7: The Opposite of the Prosecution

Serial

Part 1: Case Comparison, Legal Context

00:00The Justin Wolf Case: Similarities and Flaws in Cell Record Usage

The Justin Wolf Case: Similarities and Flaws in Cell Record Usage

03:30Deirdre Enright's Initial Questions: Motive, Racial Profiling, and the Boyfriend

Deirdre Enright's Initial Questions: Motive, Racial Profiling, and the Boyfriend

Part 2: Evidence Analysis, Client Dynamics

05:10Cell Phone Records: Meaningless Calls and Adnan's Unhelpful Explanations

Cell Phone Records: Meaningless Calls and Adnan's Unhelpful Explanations

09:05Innocent Clients: Unhelpful and the Importance of Staying Consistent

Innocent Clients: Unhelpful and the Importance of Staying Consistent

12:36The Juggle: Answering Questions and Avoiding Law Enforcement Mistakes

The Juggle: Answering Questions and Avoiding Law Enforcement Mistakes

Part 3: Innocence Project Investigation

14:27Assigning the Case: Deirdre Enright Offers Her Team's Assistance

Assigning the Case: Deirdre Enright Offers Her Team's Assistance

17:28Innocence Project: Collecting Evidence and Presumption of Innocence

Innocence Project: Collecting Evidence and Presumption of Innocence

20:35Proving Innocence: The Challenge of Finding an Alternative Explanation

Proving Innocence: The Challenge of Finding an Alternative Explanation

Part 4: Forensic Gaps, Final Reflections

22:32Reasonable Doubt: Forensic Reports and Missing Evidence

Reasonable Doubt: Forensic Reports and Missing Evidence

26:01Unexamined Swabs: The Importance of DNA Testing and Relevance

Unexamined Swabs: The Importance of DNA Testing and Relevance

28:33Skepticism and Sociopathy: Deirdre's Optimism vs. Sarah's Doubts

Skepticism and Sociopathy: Deirdre's Optimism vs. Sarah's Doubts