Fifteen years and the preferred podcast of all time later, Adnan Syed, the topic of ‘Serial,’ has a petition in search of a retrial for the homicide of his ex-girlfriend. Jimmy Anderson
Based on ABC Information, Adnan Syed was ordered to be launched by a decide on Monday. His case not too long ago was the topic of information inquiry as a result of new proof, together with new suspects, got here ahead as the results of investigation. Syed’s case was featured on the podcast “Serial,” bringing it to the forefront.
Syed was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee after they have been each in highschool. His case was featured on the primary season of “Serial.”
Here's a temporary timeline of occasions associated to the loss of life of Hae Min Lee.
Jan. 13, 1999
Based on The New York Instances, Lee disappeared after leaving faculty. Lee died by handbook strangulation.
Feb. 9, 1999
Based on Harper’s Bazaar, Lee’s physique was present in Baltimore’s Leakin Park.
Feb. 28, 1999
The Washington Publish reported that Syed was arrested along side Lee’s homicide. Syed had dated Lee in highschool. On the time of Lee’s loss of life, Syed and Lee have been each seniors at Woodlawn Excessive College in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dec. 15, 1999
Harper’s Bazaar reported that Syed’s first trial led to a mistrial: “After jurors by chance overheard an trade by which the decide referred to as Syed’s lawyer Cristina Gutierrez ‘a liar,’ a mistrial was declared.”
2000
Based on the podcast “Serial,” Syed’s second trial ensued and Syed was convicted on Feb. 25, 2000. He was convicted on the idea of a witness testimony and cellphone information.
March 19, 2003
Based on an opinion filed on March 19, 2003, within the Courtroom of Particular Appeals of Maryland, Syed’s request for an attraction was denied by the courtroom. The opinion started, “The state’s proof was ample to show that appellant dedicated these offenses.” The opinion relied on the witness testimony of Jay Wilds as proof that Syed dedicated the homicide.
Nov. 6, 2015-March 9, 2019
BBC reported that the podcast “Serial” led to new proof rising within the case. On the idea of this new proof, Syed was granted a brand new trial. Among the proof offered within the podcast was used on this new trial, together with proof for an alibi. Harper’s Bazaar reported that throughout the 2016 listening to, new proof emerged that induced the decide to vacate Syed’s conviction in 2018. Then, in 2019, Syed’s conviction was upheld.
Sept. 19, 2022
Syed’s conviction was vacated. The New York Instances reported that the prosecution has 30 days to proceed with a brand new trial or should drop the fees towards Syed. Syed was placed on house arrest till this 30-day interval ends. The prosecution allegedly has discovered two new suspects, however neither of those suspects are recognized to the general public.
Sept. 20, 2022
Serial launched a new podcast episode with updates on the case. The New York Publish reported that Lee’s household launched a press release concerning the newest updates. The household’s lawyer said, “They only wished to be given particular the reason why it was applicable to vacate this conviction, however what they acquired as an alternative is a bunch of basic imprecise assertions that mainly boiled right down to, ‘Belief us. We, the State Legal professional’s Workplace, consider that there's a drawback with this conviction.’ And for the household, that doesn’t lower it.”
As of Tuesday, the household has not introduced if it'll file an attraction.