Adnan Syed

Serial Subject Adnan Syed's Murder Conviction Reinstated

After being released from prison in September, Adnan Syed’s murder conviction has been reinstated while he awaits a new hearing.

March 28, 2023

Serial Subject Adnan Syed Breaks Silence After Prison Release

Adnan Syed is speaking out following his release from prison and a judge vacating his conviction for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, a case that was documented on the Serial podcast.

February 3, 2023

Serial's Adnan Syed Case: Prosecutors Drop Charges After Judge Vacates Murder Conviction

Eight years after the true crime podcast Serial shined a light on the murder of Hae Min Lee, Adnan Syed's conviction was vacated by judge. Now, prosecutors have made a decision about the case.

October 11, 2022

HBO Announces The Case Against Adnan Syed Will Get New Episode Following His Release

On Sept. 21, HBO announced The Case Against Adnan Syed will get a new episode after the 41-year-old, who was the subject of the hit true crime podcast Serial, was released from prison.

September 21, 2022

Serial's Adnan Syed Is Facing Another Major Setback in His Trial

US Supreme Court made a decision in the case of Adnan Syed on Monday. Read the latest details on the legal proceedings here.

November 25, 2019

Inside Serial's Frustrating and Captivating Legacy

Sarah Koenig didn't set out to revolutionize the podcast genre when she introduced the case of Adnan Syed on Oct. 3, 2014, but she did just that

October 2, 2019

Your Burning Questions About Adnan Syed's Case Answered: The Plea Deal, the Bombshell DNA Results and the Chances For a New Trial

Exclusive: Rabia Chaudry, the advocate and Syed family friend, about the next step for Syed's case after HBO's docuseries' major revelations

April 3, 2019

How The Case Against Adnan Syed Is Bringing Hae Min Lee to Life

Director Amy Berg explains her goals for the documentary series

March 11, 2019

"Well Then, Who the F--k Did It?" All the Developments in Adnan Syed's Case Since Serial

It's been a long, winding road since Sarah Koenig introduced the world to the gripping true-crime story in 2014.

March 10, 2019

The Case Against Adnan Syed Will Serve As a New "Trial for Many Reasons"

Director Amy Berg and advocate Rabia Chaudry preview their HBO documentary series

March 8, 2019

Serial's Adnan Syed Denied New Trial, Upholds Murder Conviction

38-year-old was convicted for strangling his former girlfriend and high school classmate Hae Min Lee in 1999

March 8, 2019

The Trailer for HBO's The Case Against Adnan Syed Shows What Came After Serial

Syed was the convicted murderer at the center of the first season of the podcast Serial

February 20, 2019

The Case Against Adnan Syed Documentary Coming to HBO

Oscar nominee Amy Berg is directing the four hour series

May 16, 2018

Will O.J. Simpson, Steven Avery & Adnan Syed Be Freed? Inside Their Uncertain Futures Behind Bars

Some of the most famous crimes in history have resulted in suspects being released on parole

September 23, 2016

Serial Subject Adnan Syed's Lawyers Slam Delay in New Murder Trial

"The last thing this case needs right now is more delay," attorney Justin Brown says in a statement

September 16, 2016

Serial's Adnan Syed Murder Trial Update: Two Classmates Come Forward Disputing Key Alibi Witness

Attorney General's Office released a lengthy statement in repsonse

August 22, 2016

5 Ways to Keep Busy While You Wait for New Episodes of Making a Murderer

Because if you're just like us, you can't wait for the new episodes

July 19, 2016

If Serial's Adnan Syed Didn't Murder Hae Min Lee, Then Who Did?

We've compiled a list of fan theories surrounding the 1999 strangling of high school student in Baltimore

July 1, 2016

Serial's Adnan Syed Granted New Trial

Attorney announced today via Twitter

June 30, 2016

Don't Panic, Serial Fans: Pandora Isn't Stealing the Show From iTunes

Popular podcast announced on Monday that the new seasons will also stream on the music streaming service

November 2, 2015

Serial Is (Finally) Coming to TV—But There's a Twist!

Plans to adapt the wildly popular podcast for television are finally underway!

September 30, 2015

Sarah Koenig Doesn't Think Fans Are Going to Be Excited by Serial Season 2

Sarah Koenig puts the kibosh on the hype.

September 28, 2015

Serial Is Eyeing the Bowe Bergdahl Case for Season 2, but They're Not Very Happy the News Is Out

But they're not happy the news is out.

September 23, 2015

10 Big Mysteries That We Want the New Serial Seasons to Solve

Sarah Koenig's got her work cut out for her.

May 28, 2015

Serial Podcast to Release 2 More Seasons Beginning This Fall—Get the Scoop!

Pop culture phenomenon became a hit in 2014