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Convicting a Murderer — Season 1

202310 episodes7.0/10 (8 votes)

About this season

Explores the controversial case against Steven Avery for the murder of Teresa Halbach, built by the State of Wisconsin.

Episodes (10)

An Unraveling Narrative
E1

1. An Unraveling Narrative

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Aired 7 September 2023 • 46 min

Police reports from Avery's younger years unveil a significantly more alarming criminal history than previously disclosed, and the intentions of the Making a Murderer filmmakers begin to come to light.

Sharing Wives
E2

2. Sharing Wives

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Aired 7 September 2023 • 45 min

Multiple instances of animal cruelty, a history of domestic abuse, and the Sandra Morris case are just a few examples of Avery’s disturbing behavior that are uncovered.

Avery’s Niece
E3

3. Avery’s Niece

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Aired 7 September 2023 • 47 min

Alarming allegations surface, revealing alleged illicit behaviour between Avery and his underage niece, along with a pattern of violence directed at his fiancée. The web of manipulation spun to conceal these allegations from law enforcement begins to unravel

Shifting Timelines
E4

4. Shifting Timelines

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Aired 14 September 2023 • 53 min

The missing 15 seconds from the dispatch call that was used as "proof" of police bias against Steven Avery is revealed. Steven Avery's behavior prior to Teresa Halbach's murder becomes increasingly concerning.

Manitowoc's Involvement
E5

5. Manitowoc's Involvement

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Aired 21 September 2023 • 52 min

Colborn and Lenk’s participation in Avery’s $36 million lawsuit was apparently enough motivation for them to be accused of planting evidence. But their involvement — along with all of Manitowoc County’s support in the investigation — wasn’t the full stor

The Key & The License Plate Call
E6

6. The Key & The License Plate Call

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Aired 28 September 2023 • 65 min

Startling details emerge about Colborn’s suspicious license plate call and the key that was allegedly planted in Avery’s bedroom. Additionally, the Making a Murderer filmmakers are called out for rearranging court testimony to better serve their narrative.

The Vial of Blood
E7

7. The Vial of Blood

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Aired 5 October 2023 • 71 min

The blood vial is not the only egregious example of misrepresentation. There is more to the story when it comes to the bullet with Teresa’s DNA. Furthermore, Brendan Dassey’s interrogators provide vital insights into the factors that led to his confession.

Bones
E8

8. Bones

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Aired 12 October 2023 • 50 min

Steven Avery’s defense lawyers implied that Teresa’s remains were planted in Avery’s yard, but a cadaver dog found powerful evidence that might prove otherwise.

Manipulating Brendan
E9

9. Manipulating Brendan

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Aired 19 October 2023 • 64 min

Chilling prison calls from Brendan Dassey shed light on his troubling relationship with Steven Avery, providing a deeper understanding of his involvement in the murder. Plus, Dassey is compelled by his own family to make critical decisions that prioritize Avery’s interests over his own.

The Real Villain
E10

10. The Real Villain

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Aired 26 October 2023 • 68 min

A lack of ethical guidelines and questionable editing practices create catastrophic repercussions in the personal lives of those depicted in Making a Murderer. Plus, those responsible for the collateral damage of the series evade responsibility by muddying the waters between journalism and storytelling.

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