Making A Murderer: MAJOR update revealed in Steven Avery’s case
**Spoilers ahead, people**
Unless you've been living under a rock (or a duvet) for the past few weeks, you've no doubt been caught up in the madness of the new Netflix series Making A Murderer.
The documentary series follows the trial of Steven Avery, who was convicted of murdering photographer Teresa Halbach in 2005.
His lawyers and family allege that Steven was framed by local police in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, who had a vendetta against Steven after he sued them for his wrongful 18-year imprisonment for another case.
Today, the filmmakers behind the series appeared on the TODAY Show to reveal a hugely significant development in Avery's case: that at least one juror in his trial believes he was indeed set up.
"They believe Steven Avery was not proven guilty – they believe Steven was framed by law enforcement and that he deserves a new trial," Laura Ricciardi told the hosts.
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"And if he receives a new trial, in their opinion, it should take place far away from Wisconsin."
The juror in question reportedly told Laura and her colleague Moira Demos that he or she chose not to vote for Steven's innocence for a worrying reason.
"Obviously we asked this person, 'So, explain what happened, why did you cast your vote for guilty?'" Demos explained.
"And what they told us was they feared for their personal safety."
It remains to be seen whether today's revelation will have a direct effect on the outcome of Steven's case, but it is certainly another weapon in his fight for release.
