Adnan Syed Case Study

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Adnan Syed was an honor student, EMT, apart of the prom court, and a 17 year old who has never committed a crime. Later in the year of 1999, he had an off and on relationship with ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee. Also in 1999, Lee was found dead in a local wooded area. The blame was put on Syed, but many couldn't believe he was capable of the crime? Why would Adnan throw away his bright future? Here's Adnan's story. Adnan was an athlete, honor student, best friend, son, compliant citizen, and normal 17 year old. He had broken up with his girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, for the last time of several times. He was having a normal week until himself and friends received devastating news, Hae Min Lee was found dead in a wooded area where she was

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