New ‘Serial’ Episode: 8 Takeaways From Adnan Syed’s Release, From Alternate Suspects to Unreliable Evidence
variety.comEthan Shanfeld Adnan Syed has been released from prison after serving 23 years behind bars for the murder of Hae Min Lee, after a Baltimore judge overturned the case.
As his story continues, so does true crime podcast “Serial,” which popularized the case and made Syed a household name in its record-setting first season, which investigated the murder.
Returning to the mic on Tuesday morning with “Serial’s” first new episode since 2018 was host Sarah Koenig, who was at the Baltimore City Circuit Court when Syed was released Monday.
Prosecutors were given 30 days to decide whether to move for a new trial or drop the case against Syed, who is now 41. Here are the main takeaways from the brand new episode of “Serial”: Prosecutors are not saying Adnan Syed is innocent While Syed has been released from prison and placed under home detention, prosecutors are not exonerating him.
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