My opinion on the podcast “Serial”

  From this perspective, listening to the story was both intriguing and upsetting. It seems like Adnan wasn’t given a fair chance at justice, but at the same time, I can imagine how upsetting this must be for the family. Losing a daughter, sister, or granddaughter is devastating, and healing from such a loss must have taken a long time. Then, for this to be brought back up after 15 years would likely reawaken unimaginable pain. Not only does this podcast stir up past grief, but it also creates a sense of unrest—knowing that the person who killed their daughter could still be free, while an innocent man may be paying the price for a crime he didn’t commit. The worst part is that if Adnan was wrongfully accused, the chances of finding the real killer seem very small. From the beginning of the podcast, Koenig mentions how difficult it is to recall past events, especially at a time when cell phones and security footage were not as easily accessible. Personally, I struggle to remember t...