Episode

Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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58:35
Published: Thu Oct 04 2018
Description

What happens when the right evidence points to the wrong man?

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This transcript features a recap of the events from the fourth episode of Serial's third season, which discusses inconsistencies in police testimonies and uncovers false statements made by witnesses.
00:00 - 00:25 (00:25)
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Serial podcast
Summary

This transcript features a recap of the events from the fourth episode of Serial's third season, which discusses inconsistencies in police testimonies and uncovers false statements made by witnesses.

Episode
Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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Serial
The speaker urges the community to take actionable steps to protect black lives and not just rely on slogans, chants, and marches.
00:25 - 04:01 (03:35)
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Black Lives Matter
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The speaker urges the community to take actionable steps to protect black lives and not just rely on slogans, chants, and marches. The podcast discusses the topic of gun violence that affects children, and how it is crucial to address the issue to protect their lives.

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Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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Serial
A journalist investigates the unsolved case of Avielle Wakefield, a one-year-old shot and killed in her car seat in 2015, questioning the police and prosecution's lack of resources and effort in solving the homicide.
04:01 - 08:00 (03:58)
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Criminal Justice System
Summary

A journalist investigates the unsolved case of Avielle Wakefield, a one-year-old shot and killed in her car seat in 2015, questioning the police and prosecution's lack of resources and effort in solving the homicide.

Episode
Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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Serial
A man is wrongly accused and convicted for killing a baby, spending the rest of his life in jail, despite being innocent.
08:00 - 13:09 (05:09)
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Wrongful Conviction
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A man is wrongly accused and convicted for killing a baby, spending the rest of his life in jail, despite being innocent.

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Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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Serial
A mistaken identity case in relation to a drive-by shooting on East 145th Street has been dismissed after a landscaper, who initially told police he hadn't seen the shooter, later admitted to being there and denying the defendant's involvement.
13:09 - 18:44 (05:35)
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Crime
Summary

A mistaken identity case in relation to a drive-by shooting on East 145th Street has been dismissed after a landscaper, who initially told police he hadn't seen the shooter, later admitted to being there and denying the defendant's involvement.

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Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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Serial
Two young brothers who attempted to rob a man in 2007 were tried as adults, and one was sent to the Justice Center, a growing trend in the U.S. that sees juvenile offenders punished as adults.
18:44 - 24:23 (05:38)
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Juvenile Justice
Summary

Two young brothers who attempted to rob a man in 2007 were tried as adults, and one was sent to the Justice Center, a growing trend in the U.S. that sees juvenile offenders punished as adults.

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Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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Serial
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the topics of remorse, regret, and responsibility with a guest who claims he doesn't feel remorse or regret for his past actions but acknowledges his responsibility for them.
24:23 - 26:27 (02:03)
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Remorse
Summary

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the topics of remorse, regret, and responsibility with a guest who claims he doesn't feel remorse or regret for his past actions but acknowledges his responsibility for them.

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Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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This podcast episode discusses the widespread use of low-level informants in the criminal justice system and the problem with people getting arrested based on flimsy or false information.
26:27 - 30:46 (04:19)
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Criminal Justice
Summary

This podcast episode discusses the widespread use of low-level informants in the criminal justice system and the problem with people getting arrested based on flimsy or false information.

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Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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Serial
A witness comes forward with information about a shooting that killed a young boy, explaining that they were approached by scared community members who shared their version of events.
30:46 - 34:04 (03:17)
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Eyewitness testimony
Summary

A witness comes forward with information about a shooting that killed a young boy, explaining that they were approached by scared community members who shared their version of events.

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Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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Serial
The police received cell records of John, who lied to them saying he wasn't present at the time of the shooting.
34:04 - 38:04 (04:00)
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Investigation
Summary

The police received cell records of John, who lied to them saying he wasn't present at the time of the shooting. However, the cell records only showed that he was nearby, which could be taken as inconclusive evidence.

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Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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Charles narrates the time when his car was mistaken for someone else's and ultimately led to a tragic event.
38:04 - 42:10 (04:05)
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Misidentification
Summary

Charles narrates the time when his car was mistaken for someone else's and ultimately led to a tragic event.

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Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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Serial
Two individuals discussing a crime that has taken place involving a car and a deceased daughter.
42:10 - 45:45 (03:35)
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Crime
Summary

Two individuals discussing a crime that has taken place involving a car and a deceased daughter.

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Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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Serial
The speaker discusses the limitations of community policing, explaining that individuals may not want to provide information to police even if they have it because they are unable to remain anonymous.
45:45 - 50:50 (05:04)
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Community Policing
Summary

The speaker discusses the limitations of community policing, explaining that individuals may not want to provide information to police even if they have it because they are unable to remain anonymous.

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Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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Serial
Detectives believe that the community and police may turn on each other and despite having 22 police mini-stations and DARE officers at schools, there has been a decline in trust between police and the people they police over the past few decades.
50:50 - 55:44 (04:54)
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Police-community relations
Summary

Detectives believe that the community and police may turn on each other and despite having 22 police mini-stations and DARE officers at schools, there has been a decline in trust between police and the people they police over the past few decades.

Episode
Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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Serial
This text is the credits and promotions at the end of a Serial Podcast episode.
55:44 - 58:29 (02:45)
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Podcast
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This text is the credits and promotions at the end of a Serial Podcast episode. It includes information about the research, team members, and website.

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Serial S03 - Ep. 4: A Bird in Jail Is Worth Two on the Street
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