Terms Part I
Problematic
Something that poses a problem or causes difficulties; something that makes great mental demands; open to doubt or debate.
Mosque
A traditional Muslim place of worship.
The accused (and originally convicted) murderer
Adnan Syed
What year did this crime take place?
1999
"Serial" was the first podcast to reach ___ million downloads on iTunes.
10
Alibi
Evidence that shows an accused person could not have committed a crime.
Adamant
Stubborn; unyielding; invincible
The victim; the girl who was murdered
Hae Min Lee
Adnan said, "My case lived and died in those _____ minutes".
21
"Serial" the podcast originally came out in the year _____.
2014
Tangible
Something that can be perceived by the senses, especially by touch.
Foundation
The basis on which something is grounded.
The hostess of the podcast "Serial"
Sarah Koenig
How did Asia react when Sarah Koenig first showed up at her house?
She was fearful and her significant other shut the door in Sarah's face. Because, if Adnan DID do it, she didn't want a murderer mad at her knowing where she lived.
How many Americans are estimated to have listened to the podcast?
40 million
Confide
To privately reveal to someone.
Staunch
Firm; dependable.
A friend of a mutual friend who told a story about the day of the murder
Jay
How did the computer system in the library keep track of those who signed in and out? Were they able to verify this information?
No they were not. They used paper and pencil to sign in and sign out - these papers were not kept 15 years later.
Homicide investigators are sure that Hae was deceased by ____p.m.
2:36p.m.
Trawling
To sift through something looking for clues
Affidavit
A written declaration made under oath.
Asia's boyfriend who picked her up from the library
Derek
How did Derek describe Asia?
A nice, beautiful, trustworthy girl. She wouldn't ever just lie for no reason. She was not involved in the drama.
What was Adnan's original sentence after his conviction?
Life + 30 years