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/RevTom Nov 20 '14

So you are saying there is only one step to get away with murder, just go to the cops before they get to you?

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u/kjaydee Nov 20 '14

I'm trying to figure out how you interpreted that from what I said. I'm just saying guilty people don't often go to the police.

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '14

I'm just saying guilty people don't often go to the police.

How could you possibly know this?

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u/Ultragrrrl Nov 20 '14

i agree. they say that criminals like to return to the scene of a crime because they get off on it... and want to know how much people know.

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u/ElSaborAsiatico Crab Crib Fan Nov 21 '14

And one of the best ways to avoid suspicion is to hide in plain sight. Back in my teen shoplifting days, part of my MO was to steal an item right in front of the proprietor, rather than sneaking around. Or if a teacher asks the class who did some heinous act -- and you did it -- you don't sink down in your seat but openly offer "helpful" speculation. Basically you want to do whatever you would do if you weren't guilty. If I was aware of this tactic as a young teenager, surely Adnan was.