Innocence of Adnan Syed Essay

Justin and Adnan Compare and Contrast Essay By Alexi Vergel de Dios In episode 7 of Serial, Sarah Koenig tells us of a case that is similar to Adnan’s. Justin Wolfe was convicted for the murder of Daniel Petrol Jr. and Adnan Syed was convicted for the murder of Hae Min Lee. They are known to act differently around certain people. Justin is found to be Virginia’s “youngest death row inmate” with a face “as round and as smooth as it was in his Chantilly High School graduation photos.”…

People v. Adnan Syed The murder case of Hae Min Lee is one that garnered national attention, due largely in part to the many gaping holes in the case. These various inconsistencies caused people to strongly argue either for or against the conviction of Adnan Syed, who was Hae’s classmate and ex-boyfriend at the time of the murder. The final outcome of the case left a feeling of doubtfulness, with many unsure of the truth. In order to reach a decision about Syed’s guilt or innocence, one…

Min Lee’s murder, but it contradicts the ways in which Adnan Syed’s innocence and the legal system interact. The podcast Serial explores the murder of Hae Min Lee in 1999 involving intense evidence for each episode portraying the moments up to Lee’s murder. There were various suspects who…

February 28, 1999, her ex- boyfriend ,Adnan Syed (who was also 17 at the time), was arrested and later convicted for the murder and sentenced to life in prison. Jay Wilds ,a mutual friend of the suspect, states that Adnan showed him Hae’s body in the trunk of her car at Best Buy parking lot, and that he helped Adnan bury Hae. Adnan says that he didn't have anything to do with the murder and he says that Mr.Wilds story is false. After 16 years in prison Mr. Syed filed for an appeal to a new trial…

The case of Adnan Syed, a man convicted of murdering Hae Min Lee in 1999, has become a hot-button issue recently thanks to the popularity of a podcast called “Serial”. This podcast followed investigative reporter Sarah Koenig as she went over clues, witnesses, and evidence from the nearly 20-year-old case. While Koenig left the conclusion open-ended, many listeners developed staunch views on both ends of the spectrum. Although it’s not likely that the truth will ever be revealed, one thing is…

Have you ever found yourself facing a world of questioning and accusations with no way of proving your innocence? Do you ever find yourself giving up all hope because you see no positive outcome because you have lost all faith? Imagine how teenage boy, Adnan Syed feels now, fifteen years later after being wrongfully accused of a crime that wasn’t looked at with one’s best ability. A truly good person is spending his life in prison because he was an easy target for the murder of his ex Girlfriend…

Adnan Syed, innocent or guilty? The murder of Hae Min Lee has been on the headlines ever since. As an example, the "Serial" podcast based 12 episodes on the unsolved murder case. The story attracted many audiences, which allowed for the story to be heard by millions. People debating, stating their opinions, or providing more facts about the case. No one really knows whether Adnan is actually innocent or guilty and whether he is telling lies or the truth. In my opinion, Syed is innocent because…

proof that the individual did not commit the crime. In the case of Adnan Syed, he was convicted of the murder of Hae Min Lee, Adnan's ex-girlfriend, however, the jury should have acquitted Adnan because there was insufficient amount of evidence to prove Adnan murdered Hae, Adnan's lawyer did not present all the facts needed to prove Adnan is not guilty, and many of the claims made by the prosecutor are circumstantial. Adnan Syed should have been acquitted of his charge against the murder of…

Adnan Syed was convicted of murder 17 years ago. He’s been in jail ever since. But what if he wasn’t actually guilty? What if all this time someone else was supposed to be in his place? This is what investigator Sarah Koenig has been working on finding out. She’s determined to prove one man’s guilt or innocence. Did Adnan Syed really murder his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee in 1999, or was he wrongly convicted. After investigating, it is clear that Adnan is innocent because, he has an alibi at the…

Juror’s Statement Adnan Syed has been put on trial for the murder of Hae Min Lee. Not only has he been charged with life in a high security prison, but also has maintained his innocence for his whole trial and sentencing. Even though Jay’s testimony had been changed slightly over time, the story itself is consistent. Adnan killed Hae by strangulation and Jay helped Adnan bury her body in Leakin Park. Even though I state that Adnan is not innocent, he should not have been convicted with the…