Podcast FAQ

the alibi podcast

by Kennedy Friesen Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Where is Adnan Syed today?

He stood trial twice for her murder and was convicted in 2000 and sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years. Syed is incarcerated at the state's Patuxent Institution in Jessup.

What is the alibi about?

It's Baltimore, 1999. Hae Min Lee, a popular high-school senior, disappears after school one day. Six weeks later detectives arrest her classmate and ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, for her murder.

Who was the murder victim in the first episode titled The alibi?

A high-school senior named Hae Min Lee disappeared one day after school in 1999, in Baltimore County, Maryland. A month later, her body was found in a city park. She'd been strangled. Her 17-year-old ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, was charged with murder, and within a year, he was sentenced to life in prison.

How old is Adnan Syed?

41 years (May 21, 1981)Adnan Syed / Age

Where is the alibi Room shameless?

The Alibi Room is a bar owned by Svetlana and is located in Chicago. It is the most frequented bar by the whole Gallagher family and the rest of the South Side community.

What kind of lawyer is Rabia?

About. Rabia Chaudry is an attorney, advocate, author of the New York Times bestselling book "Adnan's Story" and Executive Producer of a four-part HBO documentary "The Case Against Adnan Syed." Rabia is also co-producer and co-host of two podcasts, Undisclosed and The 45th.

What did the note found in HAE's car say?

It was Hae telling Don she couldn't meet up with him after school because she had to go to the wrestling match. Don didn't know the note was written and no one knows why she wrote it. What is the one similarity between Adnan and Don's actions on the day of Hae's disappearance? What is the one difference?

What did the prosecution say the break up was about for Adnan?

The prosecution also describes Adnan as a betrayer of his family and religion to be with her and it tore him up. At his prom, Adnan's parents show up and drag Adnan away from Hae. Later on, the break up is talked about and his friends share that Adnan was sad but wasn't angry about it.

What was Adnan's motive for his crime?

Q. According to the state's prosecutors, what was Adnan's motive for his crime? Hae cheated on him. He was enraged after she damaged his honor by breaking up with him.

What nationality is Adnan Syed?

AmericanAdnan Syed / Nationality

What nationality is Adnan?

Adnan (Arabic: عدنان, ʿAdnān) is an Arabic masculine name common in the Muslim world. Its eponymous bearer was Adnan, a legendary figure of both pre-Islamic and Islamic mythology. The etymological meaning of the name is settler, from a semitic root `dn; "to stay, abide".

Why did Adnan and Hae break up?

Both of them, but especially Adnan Syed, were under special pressure at home, and the stress of that spilled over into their relationship. Eventually Hae broke up with Adnan.

Who produced serial?

This episode of “Serial” was produced by Sarah Koenig, Julie Snyder and Dana Chivvis, with editorial advisory by Ira Glass and editing help from Nancy Updike. Production and operations managed by Emily Condon. Fact-checking by Karen Fragala Smith. Original scoring by Nick Thorburn, who wrote the theme song, and Mark Henry Phillips, who mixed the show.

Who is Hae Min Lee?

Hae Min Lee, a popular high-school senior , disappears after school one day. Six weeks later, detectives arrest her classmate and ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, for her murder. He says he’s innocent — though he can’t exactly remember what he was doing on that January afternoon. But someone can.

When did serial come out?

When it launched in 2014, “Serial” became a global sensation that has been credited with launching the modern era of audio journalism. “Serial” has been downloaded 1 billion times and won the Peabody and the Nobel Prize. The New York Times Company acquired Serial Productions in 2020.

Who hosted this American life?

Instead of several acts surrounding a theme or even a single hour of This American Life, it's the first chapter of Serial, the new spin-off show from This American Life, hosted by Sarah Koenig.

Who is Hae Min Lee's ex boyfriend?

The Alibi. Baltimore, 1999. Hae Min Lee, a bright teenager, disappears after school one day. Six weeks later her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed is arrested for her murder. He says he's innocent — though he can't remember what he was doing that afternoon. But someone can.

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

Why did Christina Gutierrez not use Asia McClain as an alibi witness?

The judge wrote in his opinion that Christina Gutierrez's decision not to use Asia McClain as an alibi witness was strategic. After all, Asia's original letters didn't specify an exact time. And Gutierrez could've reasonably concluded that Asia was offering to lie in order to help Adnan.

How long did Asia talk to Adnan?

Asia wrote out an affidavit on the spot. In it, she says she and Adnan spoke for about 15 to 20 minutes while she was waiting for her boyfriend to give her a ride. Quote, "We left around 2:40," unquote. Remember, Hae is supposed to be dead by 2:36. And then, the kicker-- "No attorney has ever contacted me about January 13, 1999 and the above information."

Was Asia bullied into writing that statement?

Here's Rabia again. She says it's not true that Asia was bullied into writing that statement 15 years ago. And she can't fathom why Asia would discredit her own statement like that.

Who is Jay in the story of Adnan?

He's the third person you need to remember in this crime story besides Hae and Adnan. Jay was a friend of Adnan's. They'd been in school together since middle school.

Who produced serial?

Serial is produced by Julie Snyder, Dana Chivvis and me. Emily Condon is our production and operations manager. Ira Glass is our editorial advisor. Editing help from Nancy Updike. Fact checking by Karen Fragala-Smith. Special thanks to Lou Teddy, Jane Marie, Seth Lind, Alyse Bergerson and the entire staff of This American Life, and to my in laws Ethan Shire and Janet Leveen for putting me up in Baltimore so many times in the past year. Support for Serial comes from MailChimp, celebrating creativity, chaos, and teamwork since 2001. MailChimp. Send better email. Serial is a production of This American Life and WBEZ Chicago.

Did Adnan show Cristina Gutierrez letters?

So benefit of the doubt for a second-- maybe Adnan never actually showed the letters to Cristina Gutierrez, his attorney. Sure, he said he did, but who knows? Well, I know. Deep inside Gutierrez's notes on the case-- I have boxes and boxes of such stuff-- there's this in her handwriting. " Asia plus boyfriend saw him in library 2:15 to 3:15."

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