Steven Avery Of “Making A Murderer” Files Motion For New Trial

A convicted killer in Wisconsin whose legal troubles were dramatized in the television documentary “Making a Murderer” filed motions in the state’s appeals court asking to be released on bond, saying he was denied his right to a fair trial.

An appeal filed by Avery in August of 2015 claims numerous same things he is claiming now.

Tens of thousands of people have signed petitions for Avery to be exonerated in the October 2005 killing of Teresa Halbach after the documentary suggested that Avery might have been a stooge for a conspiracy.

The documents indicate Avery feels the scope of the search exceeded the limits set by the search warrant itself.

Sheriff Robert Hermann, of Manitowoc County, said he had not seen the appeal but said the investigation had been proper.

Avery said if Halbach’s vehicle had been sealed off when it was discovered, like his own auto was, authorities would not have been able to plant evidence to frame him.

She also claims that he threatened to “kill me, my family, and a friend of mine”, and told her that “if I didn’t say anything good and nice about him, I’d pay”.

Earlier this week, Walker posted a message to social media recommending “Making a Murderer” viewers read a unanimous Court of Appeals decision regarding the case.

The prosecutor in the case, Ken Kratz, has criticized filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos for leaving out critical evidence used in the trial against Avery and Dassey. Avery’s nephew, Brendan Dassey, was also convicted for the same murder. But if Avery ultimately benefits from their effort, it could signal a new trend in criminal defense.

As previously reported, Grace told Us Weekly that she believes Avery is guilty.

It appears Avery realised self-representation would be a long shot, as he has now hired two new attorneys: Kathleen Zellner and Tricia Bushnell (who is the legal director of the Midwest Innocence Project).

Dassey’s half-brother Brad Dassey, who describes himself as an “indie Christian rapper”, has shared a hip-hop track called “They Didn’t Do It” online. DNA evidence later proved he did not commit the crime.