Plot Details
What is the central crime being investigated in Season 1?
The murder of Hae Min Lee
Who is the host of Serial?
Sarah Koeing
What key piece of evidence does the host, Sarah Koenig, present in Episode One that raises questions about Adnan's involvement in the case?
Asia McLean's eyewitness account
In which city does the story of Serial take place?
Baltimore
Why is the Serial podcast relatable?
It presents real-life events and investigates them over multiple episodes.
In which year did the crime take place?
Who is the key witness that testified against Adnan?
Jay Wilds
What was found in Leakin Park, which was key evidence in the trial?
Hae Min Lee's body
Where was Hae Min Lee's body found?
Leakin Park
Who initially brought Adnan’s case to Sarah Koenig's attention?
Rabia Chaudry
Who was convicted for the murder of Hae Min Lee?
Adnan Syed
Who was Hae Min Lee's best friend, who also gave important testimony?
Aisha Pittman
What alibi did Adnan claim on the day of the murder?
He was at the library
Where did Adnan claim to be when the murder took place?
Woodlawn Public Library
What kind of media format is Serial?
A podcast
How many years after the murder did Serial begin investigating the case?
15 years
Which lawyer represented Adnan in his original trial?
Cristina Gutierrez
Who gave a conflicting story about where they were on the day of Hae’s murder?
Jay Wilds
What was the name of the high school both Hae and Adnan attended?
Woodlawn High School
What genre does Serial fall under?
Investigative journalism / True crime
What kind of relationship did Adnan and Hae have before the crime?
They were ex-boyfriend and ex-girlfriend
Who helped Sarah Koenig in researching Adnan’s case throughout the podcast?
Rabia Chaudry
What emotion or feeling does Episode One of Serial aim to evoke in the listener?
Curiosity
Which shopping mall was referenced in Jay's testimony?
Best Buy parking lot
What is one of the MAIN themes in Serial?
Justice/Is the justice system fair?