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Brendan Dassey

Jan 7, 2016

‘Making a Murderer’ juror stands by verdict

A juror involved in the homicide case that spawned the popular Netflix series "Making a Murderer" says she stands by the verdict.

Steven Avery
Jan 6, 2016

Q&A: A look at Netflix’s documentary ‘Making a Murderer’

The 10-part Netflix documentary series "Making a Murderer," which casts doubt on the legal process in the case of convicted killers Steven Avery and his then-teenage nephew Brendan Dassey, has prompted celebrities to armchair sleuths to flood online message boards and Twitter feeds.

Jun 16, 2015

Civil lawsuit filed by homicide victim’s family dismissed

A judge in Sheboygan County has dismissed a wrong death lawsuit involving one of Wisconsin's most notorious homicides nine years after it was filed.

Nov 25, 2014

Dassey takes appeal to federal court

The man convicted of helping his uncle kill Teresa Halbach in Manitowoc County is taking his legal challenge to federal court.

Nov 23, 2013

Halbach family drops lawsuit against Steven Avery

The family of a woman killed in one of Wisconsin's most notorious homicides wants to drop their wrongful death lawsuit.

Nov 6, 2013

Judge assigned in Steven Avery civil case

The civil case for one of the state's most notorious homicides is moving forward.

Aug 14, 2013

State Supreme Court won’t hear Dassey case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court won't hear a Manitowoc man's arguments for a new trial in one of the state's most notorious homicides.

Jan 30, 2013

Appeals court denies new trial for Dassey

A state appeals court has rejected Brendan Dassey's request for a new trial on charges that he helped kill a young woman in 2005 in one of Wisconsin's most notorious crimes.

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