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 things that happened within a 10-day window, so I can only imagine how hard it must be for people to recall an event from 15 years ago. Because of this, I feel like the story won’t have the resolution we all hope for. Without reliable, credible evidence or clear memories from that day, the case is unlikely to be reopened for investigation. It’s very sad because, in the end, neither the family nor the listeners may ever know the real truth behind the story.

Nevertheless, this way of presenting information is accessible to all lifestyles—you can listen on your way to work, while cleaning, or while cooking, without it requiring your full focus. It also allows us to stretch our imagination, using the narrator’s storytelling to paint a picture in our minds of what’s happening.

For more information on the case check out these links!

Adnan Syed’s Legal Journey: a Timeline - The New York Times

Judge to decide on sentence reduction for Adnan Syed after prosecutors end efforts to toss his murder conviction | CNN

The podcast: Season One

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