Serial S01 - Ep. 5: Route Talk

The podcast investigates the timeline of the murder case against Adnan Syed, focusing on the prosecution's reliance on cell phone records and witness testimony. Sarah Koenig and producer Dana Chivas attempt to recreate the state's timeline, including the 21-minute window for the murder at Best Buy, finding it barely possible. The episode examines discrepancies between Jay's accounts and the cell tower data, particularly regarding calls made in the afternoon. Despite expert confirmation of the cell tower technology's validity, the prosecution's selective use of site test data raises questions. The podcast highlights inconsistencies in Jay's story about burying Hae Min Lee and explores how cell records both support and undermine his narrative, as well as Adnan's alibi.