Making a Murderer

After being wrongfully imprisoned, Steven Avery seeks answers and justice, exposing potential flaws and misconduct within the legal system that convicted him.

Steven begins building a new life while taking legal action against Manitowoc County officials, alleging corruption in the handling of his case.

Steven faces murder charges and finds himself back in jail, raising concerns about the circumstances of his arrest and the motives behind it.

Steven's involvement in the murder case is called into question by an unexpected confession, but the new suspect provides inconsistent versions of the events.

Steven's trial opens with his defense team claiming he was framed and criticizing law enforcement for failing to investigate alternative suspects.

Steven's legal team challenges forensic experts on the issue of contaminated evidence and the lack of conclusive proof connecting him to the crime.

Steven's defense team argues that the police planted evidence in an effort to falsely incriminate him during the ongoing murder trial.

Following two days of closing arguments, the jury begins deliberations, with Steven's future depending on whether they believe police misconduct may have taken place.

Steven's trial has concluded, but uncertainty remains as the jury weighs the suspect's confession against his contradictory statements to determine the truth.

Following the public trials of Steven and Brendan, the Avery family members face the challenge of rebuilding their lives in the years that ensue.

A prominent lawyer, Kathleen Zellner, agrees to represent Steven, while Brendan's legal team pursues his release through a federal postconviction appeal.

Brendan's legal team seeks to challenge his conviction by arguing that his confession was obtained under coercion. Meanwhile, Kathleen intensifies her interrogation of Steven and inspects the location where the crime is said to have occurred.

Kathleen consults with forensic specialists to analyze evidence recovered from Steven's burn pit, while Brendan faces legal challenges due to a 1996 statute that restricts his options in federal court.

Brendan and his family remain hopeful as they await critical updates on his legal case, while Kathleen takes action by submitting a motion to request new scientific evidence.

Kathleen searches Steven's trailer for signs of interference, while a surprising development in Brendan's case intensifies the emotional strain on his family.

Kathleen secures access to original physical evidence from the case, while the former prosecutor announces new information at a press conference.

Kathleen conducts new tests on the bullet thought to have killed Teresa Halbach and investigates Teresa's activities on the day she vanished.

Kathleen discovers new information regarding a key state witness, prompting a significant development in Brendan's case.

A witness provides new details about Teresa's vehicle, prompting Kathleen to reconstruct the events surrounding Teresa on October 31, 2005.

Kathleen uncovers two significant breakthroughs that advance the investigation. Meanwhile, Brendan's legal team escalates the case with more aggressive strategies.