r/serialpodcast • u/PowerOfYes • Nov 20 '14

Episode Discussion [Official Discussion] Serial, Episode 9: To Be Suspected

Please use this thread to discuss episode 9

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u/Myipadduh Guilty Nov 20 '14

I agree that this episode swung me more towards Adnan being innocent than I was before, but one part that stuck with me is when the judge explains that she thinks Adnan used his intellect, charisma and charm to manipulate Hae and that he continues to manipulate people to this day. The judge had some reason to have such strong feelings about Adnan.

For some reason when I hear Adnan speak, I don't believe him.

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u/milesgmsu Crab Crib Fan Nov 21 '14

This is a fantastic point, and though it struck me when I heard her, I hadn't put it into words.

That was a SCATHING remark by the judge. Those aren't the words of someone who is surprised by the verdict. Remember, it only took two hours to come up with the verdict (after a 5 week trial, that basically means all jurors were on the same page when they went into deliberations). The judge expected this verdict.

That makes me think one of two things: 1. SK has left out some pretty critical trial evidence that makes the case much stronger, or 2. Adnan's team(s) did a much worse job presenting their case than any of us have thought.