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Captain Kinopio wrote:When were they passing each other at the same time? and even if they did they'd still be strangers.

Nathanbrains wrote:I can only assume with Brandon's case that there was far more damning stuff in his interviews than the documentary shows. To look simply at what was presented to us it seems obvious that he was pushed into the confessions the police wanted him to make and you'd imagine a jury would come to the same conclusion. In my mind there just has to be more in the early interviews for the jury to return a unanimous guilty verdict.

I also don't think allowing him on the stand did him any favours. The whole 'I read it in a book' thing came across like bullshit regardless of whether it was actually true.

POLICE: OK. Let's start with when you bring her out to the garage. Where do you put her?

DASSEY: On the floor.

POLICE: And continue, tell us what happens.

DASSEY: And then he stabs her and then he tells me to and then he puts her into the jeep and then he said he would rather burn her so then he put her back on the floor and then he shot her five times.

[Former Avery defense attorney] Dean Strang says there’s no such thing as sweat DNA — that you could never determine whether or not sweat is the source of someone’s DNA.

According to the trial lawyers, sweat was under the hood of Teresa Halbach’s car and it was his sweat.

Poser wrote:

Captain Kinopio wrote:When were they passing each other at the same time? and even if they did they'd still be strangers.

At that bit in the programme when they mentioned that exact thing. Also, I doubt they're strangers, given that one is the step-father of the other.

http://fusion.net/story/249427/netflix- ... -theories/

According to this link, they were also on the Avery property at the same time as Teresa.

Hyperion wrote:I don't think any of Brendan's testimony can be counted as viable.
Also, I've not heard any reason as to why Avery would kill her.

FatDaz wrote:

Hyperion wrote:I don't think any of Brendan's testimony can be counted as viable.
Also, I've not heard any reason as to why Avery would kill her.

This is my biggest issue. Take away his account and what evidence is there? None of the actual physical evidence supported his story. Stabbed in room but No trace of blood or bleach. Ok carried to car and body put in there? No fingerprints or DNA of Brandon who supposedly helped. Taken to garage and shot 5 times in head? No blood or traces of victims DNA anywhere. Even specialist cleaning crews couldn't sterilise a crime scene that well and we have to believe Avery was forensically aware and yet left bones in the fire and the car uncrushed?

Basically any confession needs corroboration otherwise it could be rambling of an insane person. As far as I can see Brandon's story had no supporting evidence, no witnesses , no forensics no cctv . Nothing. If Avery testified naming him it would be one thing, but there wasn't even that!

Photek wrote:Having said all of that though, Making a Murderer couldn't be made in the UK or Ireland cos of we don't release case evidence and/or files to the public, the have a level of transparency unseen over here.

twitter.com/netflix/status/755432508267728897

Executive producers/directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos are currently in production on new episodes of the series, Netflix announced today. The exact number of episodes has not yet been determined.

The new chapter will go back inside the story of convicted murderer Steven Avery, and his co-defendant, Brendan Dassey, as their respective investigative and legal teams challenge their convictions and the State fights to have the convictions and life sentences upheld.

The new installment will provide an in-depth look at the high-stakes post-conviction process, as well as, the emotional toll the process takes on all involved, Netflix says.

The episodes will offer exclusive access to Avery’s new lawyer Kathleen Zellner and Dassey’s legal team, led by Laura Nirider and Steve Drizin, as well as intimate access to the families and characters close to the case.

The docu-series chronicled — and questioned — the murder convictions of Avery and his nephew. After its premiere on December 18, the series garnered huge attention from the public and press.

“We are extremely grateful for the tremendous response to, and support of, the series. The viewers’ interest and attention has ensured that the story is not over, and we are fully committed to continuing to document events as they unfold” said creators, Ricciardi and Demos.

“Because of Ricciardi’s and Demos’ incredible vision, commitment and keen eye, audiences around the globe became completely captivated by the personal stories of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey and the unique lens their experiences provide into the criminal justice system” said Lisa Nishimura, Netflix VP of Original Documentary Programming. “We’re thrilled to be continuing our longstanding relationship with the filmmakers, and look forward to giving our global viewers eagerly anticipated updates on this story.”

PuppetBoy wrote:Interesting news- Brendan Dassey's murder conviction has been overturned.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37066686