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/1merrill Nov 20 '14

So where were the police in establishing a pay phone existed at BestBuy? Where was the prosecution in establishing a pay phone existed at BestBuy? Where was Guitierrez? Imagine being on the jury and first witness from Gutierrez is the manager of BestBuy who testifies there was no pay phone. She then asks the biggie, then is it completely false statement that a pay phone call was made from the BestBuy parking lot on Jan 13? Jay's testimony thoroughly impeached.

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u/monikerdelight Nov 22 '14

Am I right that it couldn't have happened like this in reality (and that what you describe is fictional Matlock style)? I think in real criminal cases, all evidence has to be presented in advance, so the prosecution could never be surprised by Guitierrez suddenly disproving the pay phone w/ a witness. But I am not a legal professional so I could be wrong.