Making a Murderer

Part 1

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Filmed over a 10-year period, Steven Avery, a DNA exoneree who, while in the midst of exposing corruption in local law enforcement, finds himself the prime suspect in a grisly new crime.

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10 Episodes

Eighteen Years Lost
E1
Eighteen Years LostWhen Steven Avery is freed from a wrongful conviction, his search for justice raises questions about the authorities who put him behind bars.
Turning the Tables
E2
Turning the TablesAs Steven starts creating a new life for himself, he pursues a lawsuit against Manitowoc County law enforcement officials for corruption in his case.
Plight of the Accused
E3
Plight of the AccusedSteven is back in jail, charged with murder, but there are troubling questions about how he was arrested and why.
Indefensible
E4
IndefensibleAn unexpected confession casts doubt on Steven's role in the murder case, but the new suspect gives conflicting accounts of what occurred.
The Last Person to See Teresa Alive
E5
The Last Person to See Teresa AliveAs Steven's trial begins, his attorneys argue that law enforcement officials framed him and were negligent in not pursuing other leads in the case.
Testing the Evidence
E6
Testing the EvidenceSteven's attorneys cross-examine forensic experts about contaminated evidence and the absence of proof linking Steven to the crime.
Framing Defense
E7
Framing DefenseAs the murder trial continues, Steven's attorneys present their case that law enforcement officials planted evidence to frame him.
The Great Burden
E8
The Great BurdenAfter two long days of closing arguments, the jury deliberates. Steven's fate hinges on whether the jury believes police misconduct may have occurred.
Lack of Humility
E9
Lack of HumilitySteven's trial is over, but a new one is just beginning. Will the jury find the suspect's confession or his conflicting statements more believable?
Fighting for their Lives
E10
Fighting for their LivesIn the years after Steven and Brendan's very public trials, the various members of the Avery family struggle to mend their broken lives.