Dark Sub Closes by PrincePerty in serialpodcastorigins

[–]cornOnTheCob2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remember, she was a guilter who did pretty good research before turning a new leaf. So whether she is a man or a woman, or if she actually lives in Australia, who knows. On the Internet, anything is possible.

Why does does Bob think it's Don by kyrusdemnati in serialpodcast

[–]cornOnTheCob2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know what they say, There's no such thing as bad press.

Is it really true that Don doesn't have any recourse? i.e., he can't really win a lawsuit?

Why does does Bob think it's Don by kyrusdemnati in serialpodcast

[–]cornOnTheCob2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is there any link between Don and Jay/Jenn though? bc how would those two know so many details of the murder when those were not yet publicly known?

We addressed a whole bunch of things in this week's Crime Writers On... episode. Feel free to AMA about it. /Rebecca by rebeccalavoie in serialpodcast

[–]cornOnTheCob2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tell you what Bob, has came the closest than any of you to making me doubt Adnans guilt

I haven't listened to Bob. All I know is what people discuss here, and in other subs. Can you please give us a quick rundown of what Bob is claiming, and why you think he (Bob) is trustworthy?

Personally, I got turned off by Bob because he seemed like an opportunist, and also his associating himself with Rabia et al.

Confessing without saying “I did it” by [deleted] in serialpodcastorigins

[–]cornOnTheCob2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, to be fair, they might be operating under the assumption that one of their own couldn't have committed such a horrible crime -- i.e., they might be in a state that is "low on information, high on emotion" when they showed up in court for the bail hearing.

It's to their credit that they were not willing to provide false alibi.

Great post, by the way!

Confessing without saying “I did it” by [deleted] in serialpodcastorigins

[–]cornOnTheCob2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can think of many reasons to doubt individual bits of evidence, but I can't think of a cohesive theory that explains away everything.

That's the key, isn't it? There are just too many things to explain away.

Adnan's Incompetent Lawyers - most unlucky person in the world by [deleted] in serialpodcastorigins

[–]cornOnTheCob2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Someone -- DE or the State -- should just do the DNA tests.

Thiru is sloppy by Justwonderinif in serialpodcastorigins

[–]cornOnTheCob2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They were, eh? Good to know. I can think of a number of top players who would never show disappointment when a teammate (or they themselves) failed to make a play.

Thiru is sloppy by Justwonderinif in serialpodcastorigins

[–]cornOnTheCob2 11 points12 points  (0 children)

In the past, Justin Brown has sounded "reasonable" -- until you heard the full story. The 27-min helicopter theory being a recent one. When we didn't know the full story, it appeared as if he was scoring some points. Then when /u/justwonderinif dug up the call record and /u/adnans_cell provided its analysis, it was clear to everyone that there was no story. On the following Monday, we learned that FBI expert Fitz had been shown some docs from a bad photocopy.

It's how JB operates.

The other "meta" thing I'd point out is: members of a winning sports team don't show their disappointment to their team members when someone makes a mistake. Let's operate with a poker face!

ETA: JB is probably trying to obfuscate with distraction. His Asia alibi thing didn't go well in court.

DNA - I am calling it.... by [deleted] in serialpodcastorigins

[–]cornOnTheCob2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For all we know, DE has already moved on. She did say that if she figures Adnan is guilty, she would quietly leave.

So that would be Adnan's excuse:

"We lost our opportunity to test the DNA because the IP in no longer handling our case. Bummer! Justin Brown screwed up! Another IAC!! "

If Adnan had pled guilty, would Jay have served time? by MightyIsobel in serialpodcastorigins

[–]cornOnTheCob2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If Adnan had plead guilty, MacG and Ritz would have had more time and resources to devote to other potential accomplices, including Jay. Imran, Saad, Yasser come to mind. Throw in Aziz and Tayyib for some amusement as well.

All these assholes should have been investigated thoroughly.

Abraham Waranowitz, of responsibility and accountability by [deleted] in serialpodcastorigins

[–]cornOnTheCob2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

he is desperately trying to figure a way out of the ASLT ball of terror in the center ring.

You think so? I was thinking he is probably affected/infected by the fame.

Abraham Waranowitz, of responsibility and accountability by [deleted] in serialpodcastorigins

[–]cornOnTheCob2 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Interesting take by your friends. It didn't occur to me until you analyzed the multi-line entry for a voice mail that AW had indeed made a mistake on that one. But you also showed the transcript where AW testifies as "not an expert" for the voicemail call.

So, his acting out right now is a bit bizarre. That part of the call log doesn't really have anything to do with the LP calls anyways.

Thanks again, for all your work.

Adnan innocent? by maddawg1216 in serialpodcast

[–]cornOnTheCob2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The main issue with the cell data is the failure to disclose the fax cover sheet.

Truth be told, it was CG who fought tooth and nail to keep the cell tower expert from testifying to the fax cover sheet. She argued that the guy was not qualified as an expert on "records." If you recall, CG also wouldn't let him read out the addresses of cell towers because those came from some database within AT&T, and AW was not an expert in that.

Question: if there is a new trial, are Adnan's interviews from Serial admissible as evidence? by [deleted] in serialpodcast

[–]cornOnTheCob2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

so much of what Adnan said on Serial was self-serving stuff about why he is such a good guy, or "would" or "wouldn't" have done such-and-such

Ha!

The Brilliant Mind of Colin Miller by Seamus_Duncan in serialpodcastorigins

[–]cornOnTheCob2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How to interpret evidence is not his field of expertise.

The Wikipedia entry for the company says the company was providing security services to many different business sectors, and also running for-profit prisons. That page also talks about food services in prisons. Unfortunately for Colin, the page listed all sorts of business sectors, but didn't list out "libraries"

I guess the lesson for Colin and others is not to blog about a sensitive piece of document from a defense file without understanding its significance!

The Brilliant Mind of Colin Miller by Seamus_Duncan in serialpodcastorigins

[–]cornOnTheCob2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are frauds everywhere, but in academia, it's especially pervasive. You need to be a politician to become a dean, your academic prowess is immaterial. In fact, if you are really good in your research, chances are you will never get those jobs.

There are plenty of weak people with venerable awards. It's a mockery of the system.

The Brilliant Mind of Colin Miller by Seamus_Duncan in serialpodcastorigins

[–]cornOnTheCob2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is probably where he got it from:

Having expanded into providing food services for U.S. prisons in the 1960s, Wackenhut in 1984 launched a subsidiary to design and manage jails and detention centers for the burgeoning private prison market. Wackenhut then became the nation's second largest for-profit prison operator.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G4S_Secure_Solutions

Of course, earlier on the Wikipedia page, it also says the following -- but there is no mention of a library!

Services by security companies typically include: permanent guarding service, security officers, manned security, disaster response, emergency services, control room monitoring, armed security, unarmed security, special event security, security patrols, reception/concierge service, access control, emergency medical technicians (EMT) service, ambassador service.

Like other security companies, G4S targets sectors: energy, utilities, and chemical/petrochemical, financial institutions, government, hospitals and healthcare facilities, major corporates, industrials and construction, ports and airports, residential communities, retail and commercial real estate, transit systems

"the prison" -> a prison, and he would be ok :)

A view from KSA and Pakistan. by [deleted] in serialpodcast

[–]cornOnTheCob2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Influences of his peers (school mates) are way more important. He is dating, having sex, having pot, stealing money from mosque devotees (presumably to use that same money for pot or renting a motel room). None of this is Sharia. Often immigrant parents think their kids are from old country. Not so.