18 Dec 2014
54m

Serial S01 - Ep. 12: What We Know

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Serial

The final episode of Serial Season 1 grapples with the complexities of Adnan Syed's case, questioning the certainty of his guilt in the murder of Hay. It explores doubts surrounding the Nisha call, suggesting it could have been accidental, and highlights inconsistencies in Jay's testimony and the cell phone records. The episode introduces new perspectives, including an interview with Don, Hay's boyfriend, and Josh, a coworker of Jay's, who casts doubt on Jay's version of events. The Innocence Project's motion to test DNA evidence, potentially linking the crime to Ronald Lee Moore, a known rapist and murderer, is also discussed. Ultimately, the episode concludes that the available evidence is insufficient to definitively determine Adnan's guilt, with the host stating that she would have to acquit.

Outlines

Part 1: New Perspectives, Alibis

Part 2: Evidence Re-examination

Part 3: DNA, Final Verdict

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