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by Caesar Wisozk Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Mar 9, 2019. HBO. When the Serial podcast premiered in October of 2014, many listeners were shocked to find that almost the entirety of the prosecution's case to convict Adnan Syed for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee hinged on the testimony of one witness—Jay Wilds.Mar 9, 2019

Where is Jay Wilds from'serial'now?

Where Is Jay Wilds From ‘Serial’ Now? He Last Spoke Out Two Years Ago If you're a fan of Sarah Koenig's popular podcast, Serial, then you might already know that previously convicted murderer Adnan Syed — whose case was the subject of the podcast's hit first season — has been granted a retrial, with his conviction vacated.

Did ‘serial’ interview Jay Wilds?

The 12-part podcast “Serial” never formally interviewed Jay Wilds, the star witness who helped convict Adnan Syed of Hae Min Lee’s murder. The Intercept interviews Jay at length for the first time.

What is the Serial podcast?

Serial is a new podcast from the creators of This American Life, hosted by Sarah Koenig. Serial will follow one story – a true story – over the course of a whole… Read More The Section Header button breaks up song sections.

Where can I listen to serial?

You can listen to Serial in many places: right here on our site, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and on Pandora. You can also find the podcast on Stitcher, RadioPublic or the podcatcher of your choice.

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Who is Jay's girlfriend Serial?

"Stephanie was Jay's girlfriend and Adnan and Stephanie had dated in middle school. "The three of them spent much time together. They spent time together between January 15 and when Adnan got arrested so there are a lot of questions I have for her.

Who was Jay in Serial?

Jay Wilds, the main witness in a case that put then-18-year-old Adnan Syed into jail for the murder of his ex girlfriend Hae Min Lee in 1999, has done an interview with The Intercept and changed his story.

What was Jay Wilds punishment?

Wilds, who was an acquaintance of Syed, confessed to helping Syed bury Lee's body, though he originally denied having anything to do with the murder. He did not go to prison, though. For his testimony, Wilds was given probation instead of a jail sentence for his said involvement in the crime.

How did Jay know where hae's car was?

The State's claim is that, on the night of Jay's first police interview, Jay led the police to Hae's car, corroborating his story about (1) Adnan and he ditching the car behind the row houses; (2) Adnan tossing the keys in the dumpster; and (3) Jay confirming that the car was in the same location on multiple occasions.

How does Jay's story change in Serial?

In an episode of her Serial podcast, host Sarah Keonig said the 'spine' of Jay's story has never really changed. According to Koenig, a prosecutor said at the trial: 'He tells police a consistent story about the defendant, he tells consistently the defendant's involvement, the defendant's actions on that day.

Is Jay a credible witness?

So even though Jay is not a credible witness, we can, with a fair amount of confidence, credit those two major portions of his testimony, as they could be verified by independent and external evidence (i.e., Jay's story about the burial did in fact match what police discovered at the scene, Jay's story about the car ...

When was Jay Wilds first interview?

The 12-part podcast “Serial” never formally interviewed Jay Wilds, the star witness who helped convict Adnan Syed of Hae Min Lee's murder. The Intercept interviews Jay at length for the first time. December 29 2014, 12:55 p.m.

Where is Don clinedinst now?

He currently resides in North Carolina and tells the filmmakers he's been disabled and unable to work since he was 23. "There's not a day go by that I do not think about her and what happened," he said in an audio-recorded conversation with filmmakers.

Did Don and Jay know each other?

It doesn't seem like he and Jen knew each other. Jay's narrative has problems, but he was definitely involved in some way, either as an accomplice, a witness, or covering up afterwards. Unless SK has held back information tying Don to Jay it seems highly unlikely that he was involved.

Why is Jay's story so important to the case?

why is Jay's story so important to the case? do you think this impact Jay's testimony, how? he gives important and gives him the ability not to go to jail for a long time ever.

Why is the Nisha call important?

The Nisha Call is one of the strongest pieces of evidence suggesting that Adnan isn't innocent. But that isn't saying much. It's a 3:32 pm call on January 13, 1999, on Adnan's cell phone records to Nisha, a friend of his who did not know Jay. Nisha testified in trial that she spoke to both Jay and Adnan.

What are some inconsistencies in Jay's story?

Version 1: Jay is the “criminal element of Woodlawn.” Version 2: Jay is “perceived” to be a criminal, but he's really not. ... Version 1: They went to Westview Mall to go shopping. ... Version 1: Jay and Adnan both smoke in Adnan's car in the evening. ... Inconsistency #4. ... Version 1: Jay didn't help bury the body.More items...

Where does Chris say that Adnan showed Jay Hae's body?

He told them that Adnan showed him Hae's body in the boot of the car outside his home and not outside Best Buy, and claims the latter location came from the police.

Why did the prosecutor say Adnan used Jay?

Why did the prosecutor say Adnan used Jay? She says that he used Jay because he was dangerous and took risks. He chose Jay because if something went wrong, he could be blamed.

What was Adnans challenge to Sarah?

Adnan once issued a challenge to Sarah. He told her to test the state's timeline of the murder by driving from Woodlawn High School to Best Buy in 21 minutes. It can't be done, he said.

How does Jay describe Adnan?

He characterizes Adnan as “a little pompous, a little arrogant …

What do we know about Wilds and Syed?

What we do know about Wilds and Syed, which Syed’s testimony confirms, is that Wilds and Syed were together on the day of Lee’s murder, and Jay had Syed’s phone and car for an unspecified period of time. Their accounts depart when Wilds says Syed showed him the body in the trunk of the car, and then Syed enlisted Wilds to bury Lee.

Who were the two people who were on Syed's phone?

They were granted Syed’s cell phone call records and then looked at two recipients of calls from Syed’s phone: Jennifer Pusateri and Wilds.

Did Jay Wilds participate in Serial?

Though Wilds didn’t participate in Serial, he did conduct a three-part interview with The Intercept ’s Natasha Vargas-Cooper, and attorney Rabia Chaudry (also Syed’s childhood friend) launched the Undisclosed podcast, both of which add layers to the mystery enshrouding Wilds’ testimony. Here’s everything we know about Jay Wilds before ...

Was Wilds a truthful witness?

Consequently, Wilds is a looming figure in Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder’s reporting about the trial. Though Wilds’ testimony seemed to have been trusted implicitly by Syed’s jury, the Serial podcast shining a light on the key details of Wilds’ claims led many listeners to believe Wilds was not exactly truthful and that even the slightest bit ...

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In case you’ve missed it, Wilds testified against Syed in 2000, claiming that Syed murdered his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee in 1999. In the 12 episodes of Serial, Koenig set out to challenge Wilds’ account of events which ultimately landed Syed in prison for life.

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According to The Intercept, this was only part one of Wilds interview. Upcoming part two will address “Jay’s theory on the anonymous caller, why he agreed to testify in the state’s case against Adnan, and how Serial showed up at his front door.” Click here to read part one in full.

Who hosts serial podcast?

Serial is a new podcast from the creators of This American Life, hosted by Sarah Koenig. Serial will follow one story – a true story – over the course of a whole… Read More

Who hosts serial?

Serial is a new podcast from the creators of This American Life, hosted by Sarah Koenig. Serial will follow one story – a true story – over the course of a whole season.

How many calls did Adnan get on January 13?

And they'll follow it call by call by call, like footprints that end up at Adnan's front door. If you look at that call log from January 13, there are thirty four calls that day. Obviously, the first thing they had to do was figure out who all the phone numbers belong to. Home, cell, and pager numbers.

How old was Adnan Syed when he was arrested?

Her 17-year-old ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, was arrested for the crime, and within a year, he was convicted and sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison. You can listen to the podcast in full here. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Full screen is unavailable.

Who is Syed's brother?

Syed's younger brother Yusef told People following Wilds' interview that he felt like he hadn't been honest about what actually happened to Lee: I know it sounds bad, but I was really happy [about Wilds’ interview]. This is the thing about Jay – I believe he’s scared of the truth. I think Jay knows what happened.

Who killed Lee in Serial?

Fans of Serial certainly are skeptical of Wilds and his story — there are a seemingly unlimited number of Reddit threads devoted to discussing why Wilds' story shouldn't be believed, with many even speculating that Wilds himself was the one who actually murdered Lee — but they aren't the only ones.

How long did Wilds get probation for?

Wilds said he became willing to participate with the police once they assured him he wouldn't be in trouble for his drug-related dealings, although he did ultimately get two years probation for being an accessory to murder after the fact, according to The Intercept.

Why was Syed's trial approved?

Syed's new trial was approved for a number of reasons: new testimony from a witness who could reportedly corroborate Syed's alibi, as well as allegations of negligence by Syed's original defense attorney. Many who have followed Syed's case thanks to Serial have also questioned the validity of important testimony from Jay Wilds, ...

Did Wilds help Syed bury his girlfriend?

But his sentence was far from being the only consequence of testifying that he had helped Syed bury his dead girlfriend. Unsurprisingly, Wilds said that he struggled with both his own guilt over his involvement, as well as the widespread backlash that came from others when they learned what he had done.

Did Adnan Syed get retried?

If you're a fan of Sarah Koenig's popular podcast, Serial, then you might already know that previously convicted murderer Adnan Syed — whose case was the subject of the podcast's hit first season — has been granted a retrial, with his conviction vacated. Syed's new trial was approved for a number of reasons: new testimony from a witness who could ...

Did Wilds speak out about Syed?

Wilds hasn't yet spoken out publicly about the latest development in Syed's case, but he did grant an exclusive interview with The Intercept back in 2014, and had a fair bit to say then about the case, as well as how he felt about Serial and its producer, Koenig. Romper could not reach Wilds for comment.

What does Jay do to Jenn?

Jay goes to Jenn’s house and plays video games with her brother. Jenn comes home from work. Jay tells Jenn about Adnan’s plans to kill Hae. Jay gets three calls from Adnan while at Jenn’s house, two on the cell phone and one on Jenn’s landline. Jay doesn’t hear from Adnan, so he leaves Jenn’s house.

Where do Jay and Jenn drive to?

Jenn testifies that she drove Jay to get rid of his clothes the next day, not that night. Jenn drives Jay to Stephanie’s house, where he gives Stephanie her birthday presents. Jay and Jenn spend the rest of the night at “Cathy’s” apartment.

What time does Jay drop Adnan off at school?

Jay drops Adnan off at school and keeps Adnan’s cell phone and car. In court, the prosecutor asks Jay to look at the 12:07 p.m. call to Jenn’s house. Jay says he remembers making the call while he was driving to Jenn’s house from Woodlawn High School. 1:15 p.m.

What time do Adnan and Jay leave McDonald's?

7:15 p.m. They leave McDonald’s and go to Jay’s house for a shovel and pick. 7:30 p.m. Jay and Adnan return to the Park and Ride to retrieve Hae’s car. They drive around the area. Adnan is driving Hae’s car, Jay is driving Adnan’s car. Adnan and Jay arrive at Leakin Park, and Adnan buries Hae’s body in the woods.

What time did Jay and Jenn's brother go to the mall?

1:45 p.m. Jay and Jenn’s brother go to a mall so Jay can finish his shopping. Jay says Adnan called the cell phone right before he and Jenn’s brother left for the mall. He says Adnan was calling to see where Jay was, but told Jay he wasn’t ready to be picked up yet.

Where do Adnan and Jay bury Hae's body?

Jay and Adnan return to the Park and Ride to retrieve Hae’s car. Adnan and Jay arrive at Leakin Park and bury Hae’s body in the woods. Adnan and Jay drive around for 30 minutes until finally ditching Hae’s car in a residential lot. Adnan throws Hae’s things and the shovels into a dumpster at Westview Mall.

Where do Adnan and Jay arrive?

Adnan and Jay arrive at Leakin Park, and Adnan buries Hae’s body in the woods. Jay says it takes Adnan about a half an hour. Adnan and Jay leave Leakin Park and drive around some more, until finally ditching Hae’s car in a residential lot. Adnan throws Hae’s things and the shovel into a dumpster at Westview Mall.

Why did Jay try to stab him?

A friend of Jay's describes and incident where Jay tried to stab him because he had never been stabbed before and "needed to experience it.". (could evolve into homicidal thoughts) Jay is a known and compulsive liar.

What is the angsty teenager?

An angsty teenager (we don't know who for sure) surrounded by the frustrations and injustices of the world (as teenagers frequently are) and who I think we can all agree had some kind of sociopathic tendencies finally takes that "step" into serial killer-esque transcendence.

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