Hae Min Lee convicted of killing high school girlfriend Adnan Syed in 1999 . He 's been in prison serving life sentence since 2000 , but claims innocence . Maryland Court of Special Appeals agreed to hear his case in February . Claims lawyer did n't interview key witness or investigate plea deal chance . Syed 's case gained attention after WBEZ Chicago podcast featured it .
Adnan Syed convicted of killing high school girlfriend Hae Min Lee in 1999 . He 's been in prison serving life sentence since 2000 , but claims innocence . Maryland Court of Special Appeals agreed to hear his case in February . Claims lawyer did n't interview key witness or investigate plea deal chance . Syed 's case gained attention after WBEZ Chicago podcast featured it .