Adnan Syed was convicted in 2000 for the murder of his former girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, in Baltimore, Maryland. The case gained national attention years later after being featured on the podcast Serial, which questioned whether the investigation and trial had been handled fairly. Prosecutors argued that Syed planned and carried out the murder, relying heavily on cellphone records and testimony from one of his acquaintances. However, critics of the case pointed out inconsistencies in witness statements and problems with how some evidence was presented during the trial. Syed spent more than 20 years in prison while continuing to challenge his conviction through appeals and requests for new hearings. In 2022, a judge overturned his conviction after prosecutors revealed concerns about evidence that had not been properly shared with the defense. Although he was released from prison, legal battles over the case have continued, making it one of the most talked-about criminal justice cases in recent years.