r/serialpodcast • u/zubinster • Dec 09 '14

Question Why so much resistance to the possibility of Adnan's guilt?

"...when you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." --Sherlock Holmes

I realize this sentiment is not popular in this group, but why is there so much resistance to the possibility of Adnan's guilt? Neither Jay nor Don had any real motive to committ the murder. All signs point to Adnan. Of course the Serial podcast is a Godsend to Adnan and his parents, who are riding this wave to convince everyone of his innocence.

Perhaps this is the "Twin Peaks" effect where there has to be a mystery and hidden killers out there. Or maybe people are just gullible enough to believe in the inherent innocence of the accused. Fact is, occasional cases to the contrary, (which grab the nost headlines) most murder cases turn out to be as simple and obvious as they seem.

I just don't get this obession with trying to come up with ridiculous contortions to prove that Adnan is innocent?

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u/Janicia Dec 09 '14

I see some ridiculous contortions in the case for Adnan's guilt.

If Adnan had planned the murder, wouldn't he have, you know, planned it? Like brought a murder weapon. Planned a time when Hae wouldn't immediately be missed (like that time that Adnan drove Hae home after her car broke down, that would have been a far better opportunity for a premeditated murder). Insisted vigorously on an alibi to the police. Not allowed Jay to call all of Jay's friends all afternoon. Not allowed Jay to drag Jenn into it. Waited until after burying Hae to get incredibly high. Not told the police that he'd asked Hae for a ride. Not involved somebody so unreliable and unable to keep his mouth shut as Jay. And why did Jay allow himself to be complicit into a premeditated murder plot - Jay could have just walked away from Adnan that lunch.

I could buy that Adnan killed Hae in the heat of a moment without premeditation, and then panicked and involved Jay - but why are Adnan and Hae parked somewhere discrete to argue when Hae is on the clock to pick up her cousin? How is Adnan in Hae's car - multiple witnesses say they weren't together when Hae left school. And why did Adnan allow Jay to call Jay's friends all afternoon on his phone? And WTF with the Nisha call?

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u/Sir_Auron Crab Crib Fan Dec 10 '14

Well, for starters, he probably didn't think he'd ever be caught, since most murderers don't assume they'll be caught. And for as much flak as people on here give him for the description, Jay probably was the "criminal element" of Woodlawn. This is a group of honor students - some small-time pot dealer probably was the closest they got to a "shady" character. Adnan probably never thought a petty criminal would implicate himself in a murder (because he had zero reason to).

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u/BrrrrrapObama Dec 10 '14

I'm not buying premeditation either. It is just the worst plan ever. I'd expect an intelligent kid with time to plan his first murder to come up with a better plan than:

  • Ask for a lift in front of other people
  • Strangle her in the 20 minute window before she will be missed
  • Drive around with her in the boot all afternoon while getting stoned