Steven Avery spent eighteen harrowing years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. He was wrongly convicted of the sexual assault and attempted murder of Penny Beerntsen, despite there being little to no evidence linking him to the scene of the crime. However, due to shoddy police work and a lack of effective legal representation, Avery was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole in 1985.
After over two decades in jail, Avery’s conviction was overturned when new DNA tests exonerated him from the crime. But his nightmare wasn’t over yet; only days after his release he found himself behind bars again, this time accused of the murder of 25-year-old photographer Teresa Halbach.
The details surrounding Steven Avery’s case have been explored extensively in “Making a Murderer,” an engrossing Netflix documentary series that provides a deep dive into many aspects of his saga: from his wrongful conviction for sexual assault to his eventual imprisonment for murder. The documentary is an intriguing look at the U.S. justice system and offers insight on a number of hot-button topics including law enforcement corruption, media manipulation, prosecutorial misconduct and more.
For anyone interested in learning more about Steven Avery’s remarkable story – from the moment he was wrongfully accused to his current appeal efforts – Watching Making A Murderer is an absolute must! The documentary offers viewers an unprecedented glimpse into what happened during Avery’s incarceration and how he has come through it all with strength and courage. Whether you agree or disagree with Steven’s situation—this documentary will challenge your perceptions on justice and leave you with much food for thought.
