New True Crime Documentary- The Case Against Adnan Syed: Part 5 – The Tree Grew
- The Emerald Sleuth
- Sep 18
- 2 min read
Release Date: September 18, 2025
No of Episodes: 1 (this is the fifth episode of the series)
Platform: HBO (airs at 9 p.m. ET) and streaming on HBO Max in the US
Part 5, titled The Tree Grew, continues the investigation into Adnan Syed’s case after the previous episodes. It explores developments that occurred following the discovery that a suspect from the original investigation was later involved in an assault, prompting renewed legal scrutiny.
The episode documents legal and political conflicts between Syed’s legal team and prosecutors, newly revealed information (including previously undisclosed evidence, witness testimony, and untested DNA) and Syed’s transition from prison release toward reunion with his family. It includes interviews with Syed, his legal advocates (including attorneys and Rabia Chaudry), Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, and family members.
The new true crime documentary The Case Against Adnan Syed continues the series with Part 5: The Tree Grew, adding another chapter to the long-running case. This entry joins other new true crime documentaries 2025 in examining not just the crime, but the ripple effects that follow. This addition’s focus on post-conviction developments should add a fresh angle to Syed’s story.
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Disclaimer: I have not viewed the documentary listed in this post. All descriptions and details have been compiled from official press releases, streaming platform announcements, and other publicly available sources. Information is accurate to the best of my knowledge at the time of writing.
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