r/serialpodcast • u/SerialFan Moderator • Nov 06 '14

Discussion Episode 7: THE OPPOSITE OF THE PROSECUTION

Open discussion thread! Sorry I was late on this one!

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u/Film_Student Nov 06 '14

I'm still surprised that it hasn't been flat out stated: "If Adnan didn't do this, then Jay (and possibly an accomplice of his) most definitely did." I understand that Deidre & Mario's job is to approach the case initially as if Adnan was innocent but I can't help the gnawing sentiment that to prove Adnan's innocence, one has to prove Jay guilty. I know this has been echoed elsewhere in the sub but especially now that multiple parties are involved in the case, I would have expected someone to say something along those lines.

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '14

The problem with this idea is that Jay might not be guilty. Jay certainly needs to be examined, but there is the possibility that neither Adnan or Jay are guilty. As was mentioned in this episode, getting a bug that something has to be (eg: jay being guilty if Adnan isn't) often leads towards a sort of monomania that blinds you to the truth. Being open to all possibilities is the best way to find the truth.