Extremely interesting answers from Avery’s lawyer.
Given the fact that the Teresa Halbach murder case continues to develop and evolve, the filmmakers of Making A Murderer, Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, have said that they’ve thought about returning to make Part Three of the documentary series because so many questions remain unanswered.
If you’re not up to date with the case – or if you’re still watching the documentary series and have a few episodes to finish – consider this to be your spoiler alert warning.
With regards to the most recent developments in the case, Kathleen Zellner, Steven Avery’s attorney, has filed a motion with the Wisconsin Court of Appeals to supplement the record to include the recently disclosed Velie CD.
In case you need a reminder, former Detective Michael Velie was tasked with conducting forensic examinations for the computers of Steven Avery, Teresa Halbach, and the home computer of Barbara Tadych, during the investigation into the murder of Halbach.
Earlier this year, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals remanded Steven’s case to Judge Sutkiewicz for the judge to hold any necessary hearings and make factual findings about whether the Velie CD was improperly withheld from the defense.
As for Brendan Dassey, the U.S. Supreme Court denied his legal team’s petition for a writ of certiorari thereby declining to hear his case and leaving the en banc decision of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to stand.
They’re the most current facts of the case.
Obviously, a large reason why Making A Murderer is so popular are the allegations of conspiracy, injustice and corruption. Truth be told, there are still some massive questions that need to be answered.
On that note, Zellner’s allegations that Bobby Dassey and Scott Tadych, stepfather of Brendan Dassey, were involved in the murder of Teresa Halbach has been the main point that has people talking.
As she regularly does, Zellner was more than happy to field questions about the case on Twitter and here’s what she had to say about the most pressing Making A Murderer questions.
For example…
Why Bobby Dassey hasn’t been pursued for further questioning.
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer The police reopened an investigation into the Halbach murder in November 2017 based upon the evidence that we have developed. The police have a DNA swab from Bobby but not Scott or Ryan Hillegas. The only unidentified DNA is crime lab items https://t.co/qOavfEYnYY
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer We have been able to determine his location through cell phone pings, and he was not at the location he claimed to be. https://t.co/0WTiASn11B
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
Why did the State not question, or punish, Bobby Dassey for having illegal content on his computer?
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer Good question. Remember he was the State's star witness. Perhaps he was pressured into that with threats of prosecution. https://t.co/YqTDRhI9VX
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer Interesting point. I do not have any evidence that it has been reported by law enforcement or the prosecution. https://t.co/PQQBwBxCS2
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
Why was the coroner’s testimony and expertise not allowed to be heard in the initial murder trial that was documented in Making A Murderer: Part One?
One of the main issues of contention was why Debra Kakatsh – former coroner at Manitowoc County -was not allowed to speak at the trial.
Not sure–that is a felony in most states. #AskZellner @MakingAMurderer https://t.co/J11SCAyerM
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
When Teresa Halbach disappeared, did her ex-boyfriend, Ryan Hillegas, ever give an alibi to the police? Did he face questions?
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer No, he was never asked for an alibi. Just another example of how sloppy the initial investigation was. https://t.co/VnDrFMDw5p
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer Our theory is that Ryan Hillegas was involved in planting the car on the Avery property, but it is someone much closer to Steven that had access to his trailer to plant the blood. https://t.co/U91Go0crP7
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer We've never alleged Ryan was working with Steven's family. It appears that he had a great deal of police contact prior to the Rav being discovered. https://t.co/prbwHcJges
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer We would love to know so that we can clear him, but he has never agreed to be interviewed by us. https://t.co/FGohUzgBCj
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer We have not removed the ex-boyfriend as a Denny candidate. We wish he would remove himself by cooperating with us. https://t.co/tLgjp5WCnN
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
The job that Avery’s former legal team, Dean Strang and Jerome Buting, did on the case.
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer I believe they overlooked evidence in their possession that would have discredited Bobby as the State's star witness. https://t.co/NkzfKBRBIA
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
The broken headlight that was found in Tersa Halbach’s car.
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer We requested the headlight for testing from the State. They disagreed that it was relevant. That is an issue that is pending before the Wisconsin Appellate Court. We would test the headlight for any substance of interest. You’re not missing a thing! https://t.co/IuW6Wa7MRc
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
Why no action was ever taken against Sergeant Andrew Colborn?
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer Until we are successful in overturning Avery’s conviction, we cannot proceed with a civil rights case against any of the bad actors. Once the conviction if overturned, we will definitely proceed against Sgt. Colborn in a civil rights question. https://t.co/2uakhq40ob
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
Her feelings towards Ken Kratz.
We want to slap him the legal sense—not in a physical sense #AskZellner @makingamurderer https://t.co/VuIlKAPdlq
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer We're still searching. https://t.co/fGugelmeAG
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer Actually we enjoy Mr. Kratz's appearances in MaM2 with his sweat-soaked shirt. He gives new meaning to the term "Watch That Body Language" https://t.co/aApwgQTr4t
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer It is an issue in our appeal that he has crossed the line ethically but, more importantly, in terms of concealing evidence. https://t.co/HKlVIiBD2l
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
Fingerprints were found in Halbach’s car but they didn’t incriminate Steven Avery or Brendan Dassey.
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer Yes, there were eight sets of latent prints that were unidentified. However, the prints ruled out Steven and Brendan. https://t.co/pxrUiX19f7
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
Zellner has no direct contact with Barbara Tadych, Steven Avery’s sister.
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer No. https://t.co/nGAQ43uQd4
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
The handcuffs and leg irons that Steven Avery purchased prior to Teresa Halbach’s death.
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer Yes, Steven purchased these novelty items for his own personal use with his girlfriend; there's nothing illegal about the purchase. None of Teresa's DNA was found on either, and neither item could have restrained an adult woman who feared for her life https://t.co/bpBWiK7H85
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
Using political means to free Steven Avery.
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer We still believe that we will prevail with the scientific evidence and Brady violations that we have unmasked. We have not given up on the Wisconsin court system to reverse and send Avery’s case for an evidentiary hearing. https://t.co/xh8rDw6ZMC
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer No—not possible for Steven or Brendan because they are state cases https://t.co/WN5jmhKtMk
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
Will she continue to defend Steven Avery? Also, what happens next on the case?
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer We file our brief with the Wisconsin Appellate Court on December 20th. https://t.co/kU6LUQ11pQ
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer Absolutely not. Steven is at the beginning of the appeal process on our post-conviction and he is years behind Brendan's case because Steven did not have a lawyer until I took the case in 2016. https://t.co/XnYm6evTUy
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
#AskZellner @MakingAMurderer Absolutely. We never give up on our clients who are innocent. https://t.co/okRsRHNzvW
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) October 23, 2018
All things considered, there are plenty of Making A Murderer questions that need to be answered.
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