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Is It Possible to Fix True Crime?

Women historians and investigative journalists are hoping to tell stories about women and violence in a more ethical…

Emily Alford

5/03/21 5:44PM

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4/15/21

Yet Another True Crime Podcast Has Helped Catch an Alleged Killer

Since the unprecedented popularity of Serial attempted to cast doubt on the guilt of Adnan Syed, convicted in 1999…

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Adnan Syed Will Not Be Getting a New Trial

The Maryland Court of Appeals reinstated Adnan Syed’s conviction on March 8, meaning that he will not get the…

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A Quick Reminder That Hae Min Lee's Family Didn't Ask For This

Like millions of other people, I devoured Serial’s imperfect first season, listening until the end for a definitive…

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HBO's Upcoming Adnan Syed Documentary Will Offer 'New Discoveries'

In 2014, a nation was gripped by Serial, a podcast that introduced Adnan Syed and the murder of his then-girlfriend…

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Serial's Asia McClain Is Writing a Book About Adnan Syed

Asia McClain, famous for being a crucial alibi witness in Adnan Syed’s murder trial, is writing a book based on her…

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Watch Serial Witness Asia McClain Talk About Testifying for Adnan Syed

Asia McClain has played a major role (maybe the biggest) in Adnan Syed’s efforts to land a new trial after his…

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Hae Min Lee's Family Issues Statement Addressing Serial Fans: Adnan Syed 'Destroyed Our Family'

Serial subject Adnan Syed is seeking a new trial after being convicted of the murder of Hae Min Lee 16 years ago.…

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Adnan Syed's Library Alibi Witness Testifies at His First Hearing for a New Trial

Asia McClain testified in a Baltimore court on Wednesday, at the first hearing for Serial subject Adnan Syed, who’s…

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Serial Switches to Biweekly Schedule As New Information Surfaces

Due to surprising developments made in the case being explored in Serial’s second season, the popular podcast is now…

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Bowe Bergdahl Arraigned

On Tuesday, U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was arraigned for charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy,…

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Serial Spoiler Alert: Bowe Bergdahl to Face Court-Martial for Desertion

Last Thursday, the wildly popular podcast Serial returned to tell a story that was, in its own right, already wildly…

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Desert Your Plans—Serial Is Back

Happy National Sarah Koenig Appreciation Day!!! Serial is back!

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Serial's Rabia Chaudry Is Writing a Book on Adnan Syed

Rabia Chaudry, the immigration attorney who initially contacted Sarah Koenig about Adnan Syed’s case, has announced…

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Serial's Adnan Syed Is Getting a New Hearing

The case of Adnan Syed, the main subject in the popular podcast Serial, is officially being reopened. A Baltimore…

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Bowe Bergdahl Will Reportedly Be the Subject of Serial's Next Season

To follow up its popular first season that revolved around the trial of Adnan Syed, the second season of Serial will…

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Serial Case Lawyer Argues Adnan Syed's Phone Records Don't Prove Anything

Adnan Syed from the infamous Serial podcast is back with a new hope to get him off in the murder of Hae Min…

Hillary Crosley Coker

8/25/15 4:40PM

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5/29/15

Here We Go Again, Seasons Two and Three of Serial Have Premiere Dates

Serial, the blockbuster podcast whose first season inspired a million thinkpieces, has announced the premiere dates…

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Adnan Syed's Attorney Officially Filed a Briefing for a New Trial

Adnan Syed has moved forward with pleading his case for a new trial. In a 31-page briefing filed today in the…

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Maryland Court of Special Appeals to Consider Adnan Syed's Case

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals announced Tuesday that they will be considering an appeal for Serial's Adnan…

Kara Brown

1/13/15 7:40PM

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