Siblings in Crime

The Murder, The Conviction, The doubt- Hae Min Lee and Adnan Syed

Ally Rossell and Blake Murphy Season 1 Episode 35

The murder of Hae Min Lee, and the conviction of her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed, has become one of the most debated true crime cases of our time. With resurfacing witnesses, changing stories, and DNA evidence revealed, the question remains unsolved: is Adnan Syed guilty? If Adnan didn’t kill Hae, then who did? 

From the original evidence to the most current updates, this episode offers a surface-level rundown of the case that launched modern true crime podcasting.




Sources:

  • Serial (Sarah Koenig, 2014)
  • Undisclosed Podcast (Rabia Chaudry, Susan Simpson, Colin Miller)
  • Truth & Justice Podcast (Bob Ruff, recent Aug 2025 episode)
  • Baltimore Sun archives (1999–2025 coverage)
  • Court filings & Maryland Judiciary updates
  • Innocence Project updates on DNA testing

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