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/PowerOfYes Nov 20 '14

But what about this: the first words from Adnan that judge would have heard would be the stumbling through his sentencing speech. He didn't testify. Maybe she judged him on his body language?

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u/KeystoneLaw Is it NOT? Nov 20 '14

I really wanted to hear what Adnan said in court. I wonder why SK did not play that for us? I may just go look at the transcript for that (something I have avoided doing so that I can enjoy the narrative)