Steven Avery is a Wisconsin-based American convict, who gained immense media attention after the release of the Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer”. He served 18 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of sexual assault and attempted murder in 1985. Avery was exonerated in 2003 after DNA evidence proved his innocence. He later filed a $36 million lawsuit against the county, but was arrested for the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach. He is currently serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
Early Life of Steven Avery
Steven Avery was born on July 9, 1962, in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. His parents, Allan and Dolores Avery, were farmers and had seven children. Steven was the youngest of the seven children. He dropped out of school at the age of 16 and started working on his family’s farm. In 1985, he was wrongfully convicted of sexual assault and attempted murder and was sentenced to 32 years in prison.
During his time in prison, Avery filed a lawsuit against Manitowoc County for wrongful conviction. In 2003, DNA evidence proved his innocence and he was exonerated. He was released after 18 years in prison and filed a $36 million lawsuit against the county.
Professional Career and Achievements
After his release, Avery returned to his family’s farm and started working as an auto salvage yard worker. His life changed when he was accused of the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach. He was arrested in 2005 and was found guilty in 2007. He was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
The case gained media attention after the release of the Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer” in 2015. The documentary raised questions about the investigation and trial of Avery, and the public opinion was divided on the issue.
Personal Life and Net Worth
Steven Avery is currently serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole. His net worth is estimated to be around $100,000. He is not married and does not have any children. He is active on social media and has a verified Instagram account with over 150,000 followers.
Steven Avery is an American convict who gained immense media attention after the release of the Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer”. He is currently serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole and his net worth is estimated to be around $100,000. He is active on social media and has a verified Instagram account with over 150,000 followers.