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Motion granted
Wisconsin Court of Appeals granted Avery's petition requesting that his case be remanded back to the trial court for an evidentiary hearing on his motion for a new trial.
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Defense posts reward
Defense attorney Kathleen Zellner announces $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the real Theresa Halbach killer.
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Confession received
A convicted murderer in the Wisconsin penal system sends confession letters to defense attorneys and "Convicting a Murderer" producers.
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/documentary-director-says-hes-turned-over-alleged-confession-in-making-a-murderer-case -
Petition for Executive Clemency
Dassey's attorneys file for executive clemency after newly elected Governor Tony Evers re-institutes the practice in Wisconsin.
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Motion filed for new trial
Zellner files a 135-page document with Wisconsin Appeals Court District II for a new trial or evidentiary hearing in the Teresa Halbach murder case.
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Governor refuses request
Governor Tony Evers refuses to pardon or commute the sentence of Brandon Dassey.
https://apnews.com/article/us-news-us-supreme-court-wisconsin-courts-supreme-courts-235b4c3c0ccce92526997fe7dce71b7d -
New witness comes forward
Delivery driver comes forward stating that he saw Robert Dassey and another man pushing a Toyota Rav4 at the scene on the day Teresa Halbach disappeared. New motion filed based on this new evidence.
https://www.insideedition.com/steven-averys-attorney-says-new-witness-saw-his-nephew-suspiciously-pushing-car-of-teresa-halbach -
Motion Denied
Wisconsin Court of Appeals confirms Circuit Court ruling denying Avery a new trial.
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Avery appeals circuit court decision
Avery appeals to Wisconsin Supreme Court after Circuit Court rejects motion filed in April.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court decision
Wisconsin Supreme Court denies Avery's petition to examine his conviction without explanation.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2021/11/18/making-a-murderer-steven-avery-request-review-conviction-denied-court/8677453002/ -
New request for pardon
Former Steven Avery attorneys petition Governor Tony Evers to reconsider pardon for Brendan Dassey. Governor's office responds with stating that the Governor was not considering any pardons at that time.
https://www.channel3000.com/news/crime/former-steven-avery-attorneys-ask-gov-evers-to-commute-sentence-of-brendan-dassey/article_cec4242a-74ca-5e30-b8e2-1f09711cd608.html -
Alternative suspect appeal filed
Zellner files appeal based on an alternative suspect theory.
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Alternative suspect appeal reply
Prosecutors filed a 38-page reply to Avery's appeal based on an alternative suspect stating Avery misrepresented evidence and failed to produce a motive for the alternate suspect.
https://fox11online.com/news/crime/steven-avery-teresa-halbach-murder-making-a-murderer-wisconsin-department-justice-appeal-response-alternate-suspect-brendan-dassey-sheboygan-county-judge-angela-sutkiewicz-new-trial -
Judge denies request
Sheboygan County Judge Angela Sutkiewicz denies Avery a new trial stating motion does not meet the burden of proof.
https://fox11online.com/news/crime/steven-avery-teresa-halbach-making-a-murderer-case-manitowoc-county-brendan-dassey-new-trial-motion-judge-angela-sutkiewicz -
Avery files latest appeal
Avery's lawyers appeal the decision from Sheboygan County Judge Angela Sutkiewicz denying him a new trial or evidentiary hearing.
https://fox11online.com/news/local/steven-avery-files-new-appeal-for-conviction-in-teresa-halbach-murder-brendan-dassey-making-a-murderer-angela-sutkiewicz-trial-evidentiary-hearing-netflix-kathleen-zellner-supreme-court