“Adnan’s Story: The search for truth and justice after Serial” By Rabia Chaudry

This book fills in the gaps between Serial and Undisclosed. Chaudry opens up about her life and her connection with Adnan. We get to see a Muslim perspective for the first time, which plays a bigger role than we are lead to believe in Serial. We get to read Adnan’s letters to family and Sara Koenig. After reading this book, I felt like I had a much better understanding of who Adnan is as a person. And a much better understanding of everything that he and his loved ones have been through because of his conviction. And of course it makes you wonder what things would be like if this case had been investigated thoroughly all those years ago, would Adnan even be in prison? Justice for Hae would most likely mean justice for Adnan. Chaudry offers some thoughts and theories about what actually happened. At the end of the day it is all speculation. But what I do believe is that the State would not be able to convict Adnan again. Not with the whole world watching and taking notes. That is the silver lining in all the wrongful convictions that seem to be coming to light in the recent years. People are finally paying attention.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” -MLK Jr.

Undisclosed

After Serial season one, you are left wondering about what actually happened on January 13, 1999. Did Adnan kill Hae? Well I can’t say for certain since only Hae and her killer know without a doubt. But the Undisclosed team (Rabia Chaudry, Colin Miller, and Susan Simpson) rip the State’s case to shreds. So much information is provided in this podcast, that it sometimes felt like I was in a lecture and should be taking notes for the exam. I mean that as a complement since this group of lawyers really dedicated their time and effort to Adnan’s case. So much so that Adnan has been granted a new trail as of June 30, 2016. You get to listen to the information they have on the case, their theories, and the long process of getting Adnan a new trial. They simplify complicated legal terms and make you feel like you are so smart and should consider a career in law. The team also takes on other cases like: The State V. Joey Watkins, The State V. Gary Mitchum Reeves, The killing of Freddie Grey, and The State V. Jamar Huggins. Overall, great podcast and educational as well. If Undisclosed still doesn’t satisfy your Adnan curiosity, you should read the book.

My Next recommendation… Adnan’s Story: The search for truth and justice after Serial.