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i really like this series so far mostly because it’s interesting enough where i don’t have to try to pay attention. i don’t know enough to say who i think is innocent or guilty but i don’t think adnan did exactly what jay said or maybe it wasn’t adnan at all. everyone story is kinda similar so imo jays sus

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My initial thoughts about this episode was that the case was very interesting and kept me intrigued. I always thought that Jay was suspicious and he may have been the real murderer, or he at least knew something he wasn't saying. I thought this because of how well he could remember all the details about the day of the murder, so many years ago. While Adnan seemed more likely to innocent and falsely accused, based on the facts that Asia presented. Even though she may have switched her facts a couple times, I still think he is innocent because it was so long ago, Asia is more likely to mix up certain things. Adnan had a lot going for him so in my head I kept thinking why would he commit this crime and throw it all away.

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I believe that adnan is actually innocent mostly because of how the lawyers didnt really try to defend him. Jay is a bit suspect because in the interview he described the day specifically and he said it like thought about everything on the fly. Asia had solid evidence to back everything up but Jays did not have good evidence.

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I thought the podcast was interesting because it was very suspicious the whole time. Throughout the podcast, I realized that Jay's story did not add up and that Adnan may be innocent and Jay is the murderer. Jay seemed a lot more suspicious than Adnan because he can recount a lot of stuff from a day 15 years ago.

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My initial thoughts of the podcast were that Adnan is not guilty and why is Jay not in jail. He helped burry the body and assisted in the murder. Maybe he made a plea deal or something, but its just odd to me how the story adds up. It doesn't seem like Jay and Adnan were close friends, they just smoked together occasionally and Jay supplied his weed. It just all seems very odd. I also think its weird that he only came forward when the body was found which is a bit strange to only do then, possibly it was out of fear of bring caught or assisted so he was being overly compliant. The narrator or host or whatever of the podcast is also very captivating, she tells her story and reveals information in such an intriguing way.

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I believe that Adnan is innocent and instead jay is the murderer. All in all thought the podcast was very interesting, especially because of how detailed and in-depth it was with the murder.

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I was really intrigued by this case. There are many ways to view Adnan's innocence or guilt. I like how you can decide for yourself whether or not he's innocent and that Sarah remain relatively impartial. The fact that the pod cast includes conversations from the people involved in the case adds a very realistic affect. This is a very well put together pod cast that has a fascinating timeline.

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My initial reaction is that Jay is very suspicious and could possibly be the killer. I believe that there is a lot of information about him being left about.

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Personally, so far, I think that Adnan is actually innocent, because while I was listening to Jay's story it was not adding up to me, like Jay basically assisted Adnan, if he actually did commit the crime, so like shouldn't he be a suspect at the least. Also, Asia's story seems to prove some sort of other view for Adnan, although her story was like altered a couple of times, everyone can be forgetful when it comes to an event that happened years ago, so I think where she is coming from is quite understandable. In all, I find this podcast quite interesting.

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After watching episode 1, I do not think that Adnan is the murderer. Instead, I think Jay committed the crime. Adnan just doesn't seem like the type of person to do such a crime. However, Jay does seem suspicious due to the fact that his testimony was a little off. The testimony itself just seems too played out and set up. Also, it seems like the detective had an influence on what Jay had to say in his testimony.

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I believe that Adnan is really the one who's innocent. The only reason I think so is why would he flip as a person last minute. It wouldn't make sense since he had a lot going for him. Why would he switch all of a sudden over a girl? Not only did it add up for Adnan, but it didn't make sense for Jay's explanation. It was completely made up as his testimony didn't match up with Asia's. In addition, he was just agreeing with everything that the cop was saying based on his leading questions. Also, why would the cop believe everything a drug dealer would be saying? He's literally known for making shady deals.

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The podcast gives a really nice series of events going back and forth from 1999 to present. The music it occasionally plays a mysterious and chilling music. Koenig's descriptions of the location and the people gives a satisfying visual. I can picture the crime, or the stories of how it happened, vividly

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I think that Jay is the killer. Overall i found the case very interesting, true crime is fascinating and this was a really good podcast.

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Flavia P                                                 So far it seems as though Adnan is innocent. There is not much evidence to prove that he is guilty, and Asia, even Sarah, the narrator, who talks to Adnan frequently says that he does not seem like a murderer. Jay, who describes things and events with such detail seems to be lying, because there is no way he could have remembered all the little details from such a long time ago. His story also wasn't adding up and he kept changing it as the interrogator was attempting to finish his sentences. Adnan on the other hand didn't remember anything about that day, which shows that nothing important happened.   

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Flavia P                                                 So far it seems as though Adnan is innocent. There is not much evidence to prove that he is guilty, and Asia, even Sarah, the narrator, who talks to Adnan frequently says that he does not seem like a murderer. Jay, who describes things and events with such detail seems to be lying, because there is no way he could have remembered all the little details from such a long time ago. His story also wasn't adding up and he kept changing it as the interrogator was attempting to finish his sentences. Adnan on the other hand didn't remember anything about that day, which shows that nothing important happened.   

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My thoughts is that I think Adnan is innocent. This is because there are way too many holes in Jay's story and Adnan clearly have a witness (Asia) who proves that he did not kill Hae. He also have no other reason to kill Hae other than that provided by the court which is "He might've resented her for breaking up with him".

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My initial thoughts over the first episode of the podcast were intrigued. It's been some time since I've listened to a murder podcast, and the way this one is going to far is interests me. Obviously I continue to wonder and be amazed at the way the court takes cases and undermines the information they get just to peg the crime on someone they believe did it to have the case done and closed. From this, you can see that I don't believe that Adnan did it, Jay seems much more suspicious than than Adnan.

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I think that there is a lot of shady things going on in this case. Jay is very suspicious and the way he describes everything in so much detail could be a possibly be a lie. Asia also has a lot of information and I feel like she is important to this case. Adnan seems very trust worthy as well.

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I think that it is too early to decide who the killer is. I think that the podcast was done fine, but the only I watch is star talk so i don't have much of a comparison. I also think that Jay is suspicious though.

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i thought it was pretty cool. i've been dabling into true crime lately and i'm excited to hear more about this particular case.

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My first impression is that Adnan did not murder Hae. Jay's narrative appears very precise, and Adnan's inability to recall events makes a lot more sense. He went on with his usual life after that. Asia's letters are also quite believable, as she recalls pieces of that day despite being it being a snow day. It has to be Jay.

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My initial reaction is why is jay not in jail. And how did they put a main in jail off of only just a story from a drug dealer, who has the most suspicious story I’ve heard all year, like hmmmmmm.

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I am pretty sure that Adnan was innocent. He really would not have any reason to murder Hae. I believe that he should not have been convicted either because there is not enough evidence to blame him as the murderer. I believe Jay is much more likely to be the murderer than Adnan because it seems that Jay was kind of jealous of Adnan and that he committed the murder to get pay back on Adnan

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I think that Jay is the murderer, not Adnan. Jay is very suspicious and mysterious about what happened that day and his story isn't matching up. However, it is only the first episode of the podcast so I cant be 100% sure yet.

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I was really excited about this podcast because I love listening to true crime on the daily. The setup was really unique, and I was kept on the edge the whole time. I was really surprised by how leading the cops were. Just by the introduction, this whole situation seems to be based on testimonies. I feel like even if Adnan did do it, he should not have been sentenced life based on what has been given. Jay seemed too calm when being questioned, when he "quoted" Adnan, he used wording that paints Adnan in a darker light than what could have actually been.

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I believe Jay is the murderer. He knows the story so well, so it is definitely suspicious and he helped bury Hae. Adnan also had an allibi and he did not. Asia was very confident in seeing him at the library along with other people who also saw him there, so therefore I believe he did not kill Hae.

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I actually really enjoyed the first episode of the podcast. At first, I thought Jay was the imposter. He seemed a little sus. His story was shaky and just by his voice I didn't really believe him. But after I heard Asia, her confidence blew me away. She seems very sure of what happened that day and seeing Adnan at the library. It is still early so I do not have a final verdict of who I think the murder is, but I am leaning more towards Jay as of right now. I think Adnan is apart of it.

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The case is chilling but interesting to learn about: the gruesome murder and the decade and a half lost off the life of a possibly innocent man. I feel as though Adnan might be innocent and Jay framed him. It frustrates me greatly that Asia never testified for trial or was reached out to by Adnan's lawyer and that of Adnan's lawyer's incompetency. Adnan's case is a series of mistakes on one side and fueled by speculation on the other. However, if were more testimonies that have some sort of reliability I might be inclined to change my opinion on Adnan's innocence.

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I feel as though Adnan is innocent. Jay's story was spotty and didn't add up. He kept on changing it as the police asked questions. I feel like Jay may have framed him for the murder, it seemed like Jay had a whole story lined up in order to frame Adnan. Listening to the case was really interesting and you can tell there were many different sides to the story. As you listen to Adnan you can tell he is frustrated with the whole story Jay made up. As soon as he is told the story he flat out just says that none of that ever happened.

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My initial thoughts on the podcast is that its very intriguing and very hard to believe al at the same time. Could a person who was known all throughout their community for the kindness and dedication really have been a cold murderer. Or could a friend lie about the horrible acts that were committed for their own gain. Its very interesting seeing how several witnesses come out as well as how the evidence conflicts with itself when trying to explain how it all went down. Overall it leaves me wanting to get down and into the thick of it.

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I found the podcast super interesting and mysterious. Although the events were very misleading and contradictory, I believe that Adnan is innocent. Asia's little details seem to give Adnan an alibi, but Jay's long story puts the blame on him. I'm interested to see what comes to light and who actually killed Hae.

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I think Adnan is innocent because he didn't remember what happened that day. There also wasn't a lot of proof that he saw her that day, but there was proof that he was at the library. But Jay seems a bit suspicious to me. He was able to say what happened with a lot of detail. It was really suspicious and I think he had something to do with Hae's death.

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This case is truly mysterious by all accounts. I personally think the claims against Adnan from Jay were very unclear and shaky. Also, it is understandable that Adnan forgot what he did that day, it was really long ago and if it was just an ordinary day for Adnan, then he's less likely to remember. He also had alibi's for his whereabouts. I am honestly really excited for the next episode because I would love to know why they were so convinced that Adnan was the killer.

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I found the podcast really interesting and entertaining. In my opinion, I think Adnan is innocent and Jay should be more looked into, he seems very suspicious and I think he is lying. Asia's letters seem to be very convincing and show promise since she said that it was the first snow day of the year. I think Asia's letters could justify and prove Adnan's innocence.

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The podcast has so far been very interesting, though the story is a bit frustrating and missing some crucial parts. To put it simply, the whole case reminds me of a jigsaw puzzle that's missing all the middle pieces. From the information we are given in episode one, I am not yet able to decide who I think is guilty. What I am convinced of is the possibility that Jay has a more prominent part in the story than is let on, because his story is the only one that goes against Adnan's favor.

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The story was very interesting and it had me on the edge of my seat. All of the proof they need is solely based off of their recollection from 15 years ago and there was no internet to keep track of this stuff. I believe Adnan is innocent regardless of his shaky story because he seemed as if he genuinely cared for Christina. Everyone's stories are very confusing and they don't add up. I think there needs to be more proof before we can jump to conclusions.

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I really am excited for this journey and the opportunity to listen to a podcast like this. The psychological factors discussed in this episode make me excited for the future; the idea of diving into the mental side of killers is so intriguing to me.
Personally, I do not believe Adnan to be the killer based on the psychological aspects as well as his personality. He not only doesn't seem like the type to kill, but he also doesn't seem to find the day Hae died very memorable. Jay's story and the way he talks to the police seems very fuzzy and strange in the way he delivers. Every time the cop assumed something, Jay followed that story and told him he was correct, and this could be his way of lying and using the interviewer's words as ideas for his own story. All in all, this podcast episode had many layers, and I can't begin to explain all of them. But it was very interesting to listen to.

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I found the first episode very entertaining in many ways. I like because it is suspenseful to the audience since there is not a lot of enough information given. This lets you freely portray your opinion on who committed the crime. I am excited to see how the rest of the events take place and new evidence is provided.

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I think that Jay's story is very weak and the way he told it was very suspicious. Every time the detective asked if a certain detail happened or helped him along by suggesting something, Jay would immediately agree. He didn't have a set story and was constantly changing it.

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I'm hooked. It's so interesting and the whole story has so many sides and we're only on the first episode. Jay was his alibi at first, saying he was with Adnan and was essentially an accomplice to the murder. Jay says that Adnan is guilty for the murder. However, Asia came forward later saying that Adnan was at the public library with her at the exact time the crime happen. Super sus. Who is telling the truth???

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I thing that Adnan is innocent. I feel that he cared too much to kill Hae. I have a slight feeling that it was Jay that killed Hae, because it seemed like Adnan had a little bit of feelings for Jay's girlfriend, and Jay did not like that so he killed Hae to get revenge on Adnan.

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i think the podcast is very interesting and i think that it will be interesting to see how the events play out. i would also like to hear more about jay and i think that he has a lot of information that is being left out. asia is also somebody that i think has a lot of information and really knows what happens that day.

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I don't want to make assumptions so early into the story, but it is super exciting to listen to. Everything is suspicious, and nothing makes sense. However, I have so much respect for the reporter, Sarah, because she has really poured her heart and soul into figuring this out. It's also super thrilling how they described it, because it leaves room for interpretation of the listener.

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My initial thoughts are that it is important to listen closely to everything in the podcast because small details are key to understanding the true story. It is interesting, yet scary to listen to. I believe it is Jay that committed the crime because his story is less convincing to me. Adnan seems innocent and I trust Asia as an alibi.

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My initial thoughts are that Adnan didn't murder Hae, Jays story seems way to specific as. It makes a lot more sense that Adnan can't remember, and he even carried on with his regular life after. Also, Asia's letters are very convincing, and she can still remember bits of that day because she got snowed in. I think Jay is guilty.

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In my opinions, from the information we have been given, it is hard to justify whether or not Adnan is guilty or not. Personally, i think that he is not guilty and jay is lying in his account of what happened. With the addition of the information from Asias letters i think it helps to justify his innocence but overall it is still hard to decide what really happened.

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I think that Adnan is innocent and jay committed the crime. The letters and other evidence help clear Adnan while jay seems a little to against Adnan for his own good. Along with the one girl calling him manipulative and a mastermind. It all seems to be like too pinned on Adnan all of the sudden.

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The story has been chilling so far. From listening, it does not sound like Adnan committed the murder. The alibi against him is very unclear and shaky and the only thing really condemning him to prison at this point is his own uncertainty about what he was doing that day 15 years ago and the fact that the lawyer, Cristina Gutierrez, eliminated the possibility of a strong alibi for Adnan very early on in the case. It was also really heartbreaking to hear that Adnan wasn't even elated by the news because this news had come in too late. It definitely feels like he had been set up to take the blame for this horrific deed.

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I found this podcast very interesting and appealing to me. I like it because it adds suspense and it leaves off the listener thinking whose story is more likely to be true or who is lying and why. It is interesting because it is mysterious by the fact that many claim Adnan is innocent because of what they know about him. It is very surprising that this case has been still going and to know that Adnan had spent 15 years in prison because they can't solve his case yet due Asia. I am curious to why his bestfriend Jay confessed against him and what he did. I am concerned also that Adnan does not remember anything that happened that day or even possible alibi. It leaves me off with suspicion.

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I really like listening to this case and hearing how they solve these types of cases. So far I think there needs to be more talked about jay because there seems to be some un answered questions about him. However Adnan doesn't seem totally innocent because his story doesn't exactly line up. It seems like he was set up because he was a good kid said by many and genuinely loved the girl who was killed.

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I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the first episode of the podcast. Adnan, in my opinion, was clearly set up by Jay. I think this because Jay seemed to have an exact line of events from a random day, and combined with leading questions from the police, led to a rehearsed and damning story for Adnan.

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The more I learned about this murder, I started to believe that Adnan was innocent and was framed by his friend Jay or he helped to frame Adnan. Although they didn't have any concrete evidence on Adnan they still blamed him for the murder of Hae li. The court based their ruling on Jay's confession which wasn't consistent and varied every time he was interrogated. The court depicted Adnan as having a multi personality disorder, however the only thing he is guilty for is having the regular of a teen with strict parents.

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I think Adnan is innocent. Based on what people that knew him said and Asia's memories from that day. There is a lot about Jay's story that doesn't add up and it seems like he's making up the story as he's asked the questions. I think Adnan might've been set up by someone else.

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I think Adnan is innocent because otherwise he would be able to remember the day that the girl died. I think Jay seems a little suspicious because he remembered the day in detail and if he were to kill the girl, he would be guilty no matter what so it sounds like he made up another story. It's unfair that they blamed Adnan because he had a lying character when most teenagers lie to their parents all the time. I also find it unfair that the court ignored Asia's letters because they would be significant to the case at the time. I defiantly enjoyed listening to the podcast and thought it was interesting.

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I liked the first episode a lot. I don't know who to believe yet because Jay could be lying and Adnan too could be lying and acting like he barely remembers that day to make himself look normal and innocent. What I do know is that the case was not executed well and Adnan should not have been convicted yet because there was no real evidence linking him to the scene. Adnan also had no motives to kill Hae and he is not a master criminal who knows how to lie and manipulate as well as he is doing leading me to think that he is innocent.

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I believe the Jay is guilty at the moment.Ive watched a lot of Law and Order tv shows and basing off of that knowledge I would presume him guilty.The situation with Asia and the letters further convince me.I believe Jay is trying to pin it on Adnan.

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I think that Adnan is not guilty of the murder and that Jay has something to do with it. We know that he "helped" Adnan commit the crime, or so he says, but I think that there is more to the story that a lot of people are not including. Asia also seems suspicious because she changed her affadavit after writing to Adnan several times and even her ex boyfriend said she is not the type of person to do something like that.

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Based off the first episode, I think Adnan is innocent. There was proof that he was at the library and all his previous actions shows that he is innocent. He was a good student, athlete and person in general according to many of his classmates.

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The first episode so far was phenomenal. So far, Adnan seems to be innocent, since Asia saw him at the library. Adnan wouldn't be capable of getting away with murder. More evidence points to this as Asia seems to be neutral and isn't trying to pick sides. She is making sure the right person gets convicted.

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I am still unsure who killed Hae. Jay's story does not really add up well and it is odd that he remembered in great detail what happened that day. But I cannot trust Adnan and Asia's story because she switched her stories a few times, and Adnan has many gaps in his recollection of that day.

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The first podcast was very interesting and this case is filled with lots of confusion and mysteries. I think Adnan is innocent but something isn't adding up. Jay's story was very misleading and doesn't add up completely. Asia's letters seem very trustworthy but she could've been pressured to write them. I like this podcast and would want to continue to listen to it to find out who the killer really is. Adnan was not given a fair trial at all. Jay is also a suspect for the murder as he knew more than Adnan and he helped bury Hae.

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I am quite unsure weather Adnan is innocent or not. He honestly seems innocent, but there is just no telling. Jay does seem very suspicious, especially with the fact that he has been able to "remember" such small details about that day. It could all be a lie. I am hoping more is able to be discovered about what Asia is stating, for that could help to prove Adnan's innocence.

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I strongly believe that Adnan was innocent. There was absolutely no motive for him to murder Hae Lee Min, first of all. Unless he is a master manipulator (like my friend Tomas Tusha), his character suggests that he was just another high school teenager with a ex-girlfriend that he once liked, but by no means was obsessed enough with to murder her. Second of all, his alibi, Asia, clearly stated that she does remember seeing him at the library during the exact time of the murder, meaning that there was no possible way for him to commit the crime.

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My initial thoughts about this episode are that Adnan is innocent, Jay is involved in some way, and that Adnan should not be in jail. I find it very unsettling that they put this guy in jail with absolutely no evidence and no one has any recollection of that day Except Asia, and Jay. I really like this Podcast, however I just don't understand how they were able to put someone into jail with no evidence.

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I enjoyed hearing the first episode of the podcast. It was very interesting to think and try to come to my own conclusions of who committed the murder. Although I do not think Adnan is completely innocent, I also believe that Jay had something to do with the murder as well. Jay's story changing every time he tells us makes me believe that he is lying. Also the fact that Asia's story kept changing confused me as well. This episode made me realize that if I were in Adnan's position, I too would not be able to remember something that happened 6 weeks ago.

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Personally, I believe the case has a lot of loose ends, gaps in everyone's stories and evidence. The podcast was definitely a very intriguing one, and something that I felt engaged in throughout the entirety of it. This choice of podcast was a good way to respond to what is happening, and feel like you can corroborate or deny the authenticity of it all. I feel that Adnan is not knowledgable about his own story, and if he is innocent, he is not good at proving it. Jay definitely puts himself up there for the crime committed because of the case built against him throughout the podcast.

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I really enjoyed listening to this podcast. I think that both Adnan and Jays stories are both inaccurate in some parts. I also think its suspicious that Jay said he helped burry Haes body but didn't get into any trouble.
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I am very interested in the podcast. I think it is frustrating that a lot of the storyline does not add up and there is a critical timeline that people cannot remember. I think Asia has a pretty built story but it does not seem like she is taking someone’s side. I am surprised they were able to convict a murderer with only the little information that was given.

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I don't think Adnan murdered Hae. the evidence doesn't point towards him which can be evidenced by Asia's letter. I think that the role and story of some people are suspicious and should have been explored deeper like Jay's. The podcast is interesting and I'm curious to see what direction this podcast heads towards.

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I think that this podcast was very interesting to listen to. I love true crime and watching things about murder. I think that from this episode Jay is the most likely suspect from this episode, he seemed like he was trying to pin the murder on Adnan and just make himself seem like an accomplice.

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I think that Adnan is innocent due to the fact that Asia saw her in the library at the time of the murder. This gives him an alibi for Adnan, which overall proves that he didn't kill Hae. It is heartbreaking that Adnan has no hope for another retrial since of his previous request. The person that I believe did do it was Jay. He causally talked about his involvement in the crime without any remorse. If there is a person who a sociopath that would be Jay. The investigator practically told him a story and he claimed it as his own.

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As of right now I believe that Jay is guilty. Asia's letters are convincing and solidifying the alibi that Adnan was in the library in the 21 unaccounted for time, where the murder supposedly committed. The lack of Adnan's specific memories, show that there clearly wasn't any significant events for him that day. In psychology it is noted that it is easier to remember things if something significant happened.

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I think Adnan is innocent. He had no reason to kill her and he was a good kid. And why does Jay remember every detail from that day, more than most of the other people. That makes no sense to me, Jay remembers more than Adnan. I also don't think that Adnan was given a fair trial.

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I really like the podcast so far, and I think it’s going to be very interesting. I think Jay did it so far

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I think Adnan is innocent. If Jay was recalling, in very specific detail, what happened the day of the murder, Adnan would've remembered that day more than he says he did. So, that led me to believe that Jay was making up a story. If it was just a regular day for him he wouldn't have remembered anything from the day either. Then , Adnan not remembering anything form that day even after Jays story seems weird because if he was talking about a day they went out together he would've been like "oh yea, and then we did..." but he still didn't remember much. Probably because he was telling a false story of what happened that day. Adnan also grew up as a good kid, so it doesn't make sense that he'd very suddenly flip a switch and decide to murder someone he respects and loves. I also think Jay has things against Adnan because they always have some sort of competition thing going on. For the school dances they were trying to see who could get the prettiest prom date. Adnan was asking Jay if he got his gf a gift, and he didn't but Adnan did. Adnan was the golden boy, which must've been super intimidating to Jay. They seem very competitive, so maybe Jay wanted to murder Hae to take something from Adnan and then frame him to make him seem like a hero and Adnan no longer the golden boy. Adnan also had an alibi and Jay didn't. Sarah talked to Asia and her boyfriend and they both seemed like they were telling the truth. Her boyfriend said that Asia is not the lying type. Why would these random people, who weren't friends with Adnan, go out of their way to tell detectives that they saw him and then stand by it saying it's the truth. They don't know him or have any care about him. So, they would only say it because it's the truth and the right thing.

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I think Adnan is innocent because of how little the lawyers tried to defend him and the clear alibis that could have been looked into. Jay's interview is also very suspicious because he should have also received jail time for his suspected aid in the crime and the way he described the day sounds like he thought about it on the spot. Asia knew the day with more detail and had evidence to back it up, which should have been a better story to use as evidence over Jays that has little to no evidence to prove it.

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The first episode of the podcast was interesting from beginning to end. I liked how we got to see multiple perspectives in the case. Seeing Koenig investigate all these years later showing what the actual investigators missed is also very interesting to see. We see Sarah do crucial work that could have changed the case entirely. I don't believe that Adnan killed Hae because when he gives his side he seems to be much more believable and confident in what he is saying. When hearing Jay talk he seems suspicious to me. His story also contradicts what Asia says. If I had to pick I would say Jay is guilty.

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Im still unsure about who I believed committed the murder. I do believe that there are many unanswered questions about Jay. I also believe that Adnan is also not fully innocent his story doesn't line up. I do enjoy listening to the case and am eager to find out more.

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I have found this podcast very interesting and think that the case would be very hard to solve. The stories for both Adnan and Jay seem a little bit off because of how they are questioned about events that happened 6 weeks ago. I am not certain who the killer is but want to keep watching to gain more facts about each. The lawyer not contacting Asia was very sketchy because she was a possible alibi that could have cleared Adnan

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I think Adan Is innocent. Asia's recollection of that day makes it seem that Adan wasn't even capable of the murder because she was with him at the time. Asia seems like she just wants for the right person to be convicted and doesn't lean to a specific side. Which is why, I think her story is only fitting the best interest of the innocent one.

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My initial thought was that he did not kill her. Jays story does not add up. Asia switching her story a couple times confused me. I think there is a lot about that day that is being kept secret. This episode also made me realize how forgetful we all are as people and how quick people will switch up on you.  

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My initial thought was that he did not kill her. Jays story does not add up. Asia switching her story a couple times confused me. I think there is a lot about that day that is being kept secret. This episode also made me realize how forgetful we all are as people and how quick people will switch up on you.  

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I think that Adnan is innocent and that Jay may have done it. I feel like it's odd that Jay can remember the event vividly with all the details pointing all guilt on Adnan and none on himself. On top of this Adnan's reputation with everyone makes it even less likely. Also, the only person who ever heard Adnan say anything violent or questionable conveniently was Jay, which to me makes Jay more suspicious than Adnan. (Wes)

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It appeared utterly suspicious that the Asia McClain, the suspect who initially alleged to have witnessed Adnan in the library, refused to share her testimony for nearly fifteen years and only later claimed she wished not to become involved in the criminal case. Additionally, Adnan's response may have hinted a far more profound form of shrouding the truth. Asia may have had intimate relations with individuals convicted of a crime who wished not to be charged at court.

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I believe that Adnan is guilty, his case was in fact not approached correctly and a key witness for proving that Adnan was not guilty was not present in the case, but another key witness who was pretty much involved in the crime (Jay) told the police that Adnan killed and planned the murder of his girlfriend Hae. There is still more information that needs to be unfolded but it seems like when Sarah spoke to Adnan on the phone that he was very unclear of the events that happened on January 13th almost proving that he is trying to lie and get away with the murder even

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My first impressions of the podcast is conflicted. Right off the bat, Adnan's defense attorney was for sure corrupt. I think she definitely threw the trial. The fact that she didn't even speak to Asia about a possible alibi is a total red flag. Also I don't feel like Jay was being truthful. Adnan wasn't even that big of a suspect yet but then he confessed to helping cover up the murder? That's prison time too and I don't think anyone would be dumb enough to get themselves in trouble too for the greater good, especially not a teenager in Baltimore that's consistently breaking laws and hasn't snitched before (that we know of). All in all, at this point in the podcast, I want to believe Adnan, but I can't be sure of anything yet.

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(Cristian M) I have no definite answer as to who I think the real killer is but I definitely have my suspicions. Jay was acting really weird and was just quick to blame, his behavior seemed really unordinary and everyone just went with his answer even though there could be more investigating, I don't know who the real killer is yet but Jay is for sure on my watchlist

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I believe that Adnan didn't kill her. I thought that the podcast was very interesting and I'm excited to listen to the rest. The evidence that we've heard has led me to believe that Jay is really the one lying and trying to cover something up by using Adnan. But it really does go against Adnan for the fact that he doesn't really have any recollection of that day and doesn't have many witnesses that can vouch for him.

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My initial thoughts about the first episode of Serial Season 1 is that it could go many ways. I honestly don't think Adnan is necessarily guilty though because Jay seems a lot more suspicious than him. I think it was quite possible that Jay was jealous that Adnan was clearly close with his girlfriend and didn't like the fact that Adnan got her a present before him. It also seems suspicious that Asia remembers such specific details. If I was 15 years in the future, I don't think I could remember all that. I also think that the narrator, Sarah, does a really good job explaining everything and making it seem mysterious. It really makes you want to keep listening.

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(Meghan W) I'm not sure who the murderer is but signs point more to Jay than Adnan. Sure, Adnan is unsure about his answers towards the investigator which makes him look guilty, but Jay being able to recall every single event in detail is even more suspicious. There is still so much information that is missing such as "what was Jay's relationship with the victim?" etc. I need to listen to more of the podcast to figure out my answer.

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(Meghan W) I'm not sure who the murderer is but signs point more to Jay than Adnan. Sure, Adnan is unsure about his answers towards the investigator which makes him look guilty, but Jay being able to recall every single event in detail is even more suspicious. There is still so much information that is missing such as "what was Jay's relationship with the victim?" etc. I need to listen to more of the podcast to figure out my answer.

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In the first episode everyone is being questioned and none of the stories are adding up 100%. With the answers we are getting no one can grasp who committed the crime. I feel we don't have enough evidence to determine who is responsible

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I also have no idea of who could have killed Hae. Some of the sources are a little unreliable, especially since you are asking teens where they were six weeks ago, and not many people would remember that. This doesn't necessarily mean they elaborately planned a lie or are trying to cover something up because their stories changed, they could just be confused.

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In my opinion, Adnan is guilty. There has been nothing that he has said which definitely proves where he was during that time. Along with this, it seems unlikely that Jay, who was his close friend, would lead such a descriptive lie of how Adnan committed the murder. The amount of detail in Jay's alibi made it seem more valid than Adnan's use of "probably" and "would have been".

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I'm not sure who I think committed the murder yet. I feel like there wouldn't be a story to read if Adnan wasn't innocent. The fact that Jay seemed to know everything about the murder, and even be a part of digging Hae's "grave" is super weird to me. I feel like if Jay was speaking the truth, and had actually experienced the things he did with Adnan, that he would have notified a figure of authority immediately, or at least that's what most people would've done. I feel like Jay had a bigger part of this crime than anyone else, but i'm not sure why he would do something like that.

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(Juan) From the information we been give so far, there is no clear answer to the question of Adnan's guilt for this crime. But so far I think Jay is lying because his story contradicts what Asia is saying, and I believe Asia as she has no reason to lie if she wasn't even involved with the crime.

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(Juan) From the information we been give so far, there is no clear answer to the question of Adnan's guilt for this crime. But so far I think Jay is lying because his story contradicts what Asia is saying, and I believe Asia as she has no reason to lie if she wasn't even involved with the crime.

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Initial Thoughts on Episode 1- Keira Kruk

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Initial Thoughts on Episode 1- Keira Kruk

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I really enjoyed the podcast, it was very interesting and I wanted to keep listening. The case is very twisted and since there is barely any documented evidence about what has happened on that day. I also find to difficult to believe Asia and Jay because of how much they remember but their stories were also very specific and difficult to make up. I really enjoyed this podcast and I am excited to listen to more.

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I really enjoyed the podcast so far. I liked how Sarah Koenig was basically an investigator seeing what the actual investigators missed/lowkey ignored. I feel like it may or may not be a case that was closed just to close it and not have to do any extra work to which Sarah uncovers significant evidence which could have refuted the original charge of murder.

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-This is the first true crime I've listened to where the criminal is a high schooler.
-Why are there so many confusing stories? I get that's the point, but it hurts my head.
-Why was that one chick never called by a lawyer?

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I think that Adnan's case wasn't approached properly. It seems like his lawyer gave up on the case and didn't try to defend him. I think it's suspicious that Asia wasn't used as his alibi during the trial. I think that Jay could be a suspect because he was very quick to go to the police and report Adnan despite not thinking of going to the police while Adnan was at track practice. But, we know that Jay isn't making everything up because Adnan and Jay both agree that they went to buy Stephanie a present.

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Personally, I don't believe that he killed Hae because none of the evidence strongly proves that he did it. Most of the evidence is reasoned by assumption along with Jay's statements. But, I don't think that Jay is telling the truth because the story does not line up with the statement/letters given by Asia.

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(Nick) I have absolutely no idea on who I think did the murder. I think Jay might possibly be lying and Adnan may be innocent. However, I still don’t think we have enough information to determine the actual culprit.