Making a Murderer

Yes, I watched it about 3 weeks ago, but not all 10 episodes, I could hear parts of it whilst in my Ex's house and some of it intrigued me, so I ended up watching the latter half mainly.

What made you write the comment ' Very suspicious'?

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From what I saw of this I definately saw the guy was set up, serving multiple years for a crime he didn't commit (proven), though he was no angel. As soon as his claim for compensation came through, he was set up for another crime, which I think proved again he was not guilty, but the evidence (if you could call it that) swayed the jury into a guilty verdict.

The family didn't stand a chance as the townsfolk seemed to see them as trailer trash, they weren't very bright either, basically simple folk, but the parents were hard working.

I think it showed the Sheriff and his minions just what ends they'd go to to get a verdict in their favour. It infuriated me to see this guy and his nephew wasting away in prison with no chance of release.
 
I thought this was a very good documentary.

Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos followed the case and Stephen Avery for 10 years so in the 10 episodes, none is superfluous.
It is bone-chilling and disheartening to see what little chance one has when facing 'The System', despite top-notch and dedicated lawyers.

In the meantime, the online petition has gained many signatures thanks to the documentary.
 
I thought maybe the most disturbing think was that there were apparently authoritarian followers on the jury who refused to be swayed even though it was obvious the authorities were up to no good. A great case study for the ponerized system and it's consequences. I recommend it.
 
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genero81 said:
I thought maybe the most disturbing think was that there were apparently authoritarian followers on the jury who refused to be swayed even though it was obvious the authorities were up to no good.

Even more disturbing was the fact that the only member of the jury who was clearly convinced Avery was innocent was 'suddenly called back to his family for an emergency' and could therefore not participate. You got to wonder what happened there, as it was so timely and in favour of Avery's attackers.
 
Mrs. Tigersoap said:
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genero81 said:
I thought maybe the most disturbing think was that there were apparently authoritarian followers on the jury who refused to be swayed even though it was obvious the authorities were up to no good.

Even more disturbing was the fact that the only member of the jury who was clearly convinced Avery was innocent was 'suddenly called back to his family for an emergency' and could therefore not participate. You got to wonder what happened there, as it was so timely and in favour of Avery's attackers.

Interesting thought. I also wanted to say that it was very good to see the difference documented on camera between the the defense lawyers who were intelligent, non pathological, empathetic. And the lying sociopaths who were colluding together in the State. Nicely contrasted.
 
Rhythmik said:
Lindenlea said:
What made you write the comment ' Very suspicious'?

I just meant the whole case was very suspicious, and whatever really happened to Teresa Halbach.
Yes it would be interesting to know what really happened to Teresa. Unless someone confess' on their deathbed I guess we'll never know.
 
Some good news I hope.

Steven Avery has the most successful appeal lawyer in America now on his case, and she’s already destroying the prosecution’s evidence on Twitter.

Kathleen Zellner has overturned more wrongful convictions than any other private US attorney, she claims, securing nearly $90 million for her clients betrayed by the US justice system.

Her firm "is looking forward to adding Mr Avery to its long list of wrongful conviction exonerations”, it said in a statement.

Ms Zellner's faith in Steven Avery’s innocence comes shortly after his former fiancée, Jodi Stachowski, told an American TV channel she believed Avery was guilty of Teresa Halbach’s murder....

_http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/making-a-murderer-steven-averys-new-lawyer-destroys-prosecution-case-on-twitter-a6829741.html
 
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