"Making A Murderer" Filmmakers Reveal Whether Steven Avery Has Watched It

Avery has served nearly a decade in prison for the murder of Teresa Halbach, a case whose trial is documented closely by the series Making A Murderer.

Many people think that the show was an example of biased "advocacy journalism".

Demos addressed the criticism:

"We don’t consider this advocacy journalism. It’s a social justice documentary. [Steven] Avery’s case offers a window into the system."

Ricciardi followed up by explaining the directors' true intentions while creating the series.

"We are trying to urge people to think more deeply what the series is about… and making sure our justice system is delivering verdicts we can rely on."

Though basically everyone ever has seen the series, subject Steven Avery hasn't seen it himself from prison, directors Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi announced to the Television Critics Association.

Despite requests to view the documentation of his trial, Avery has been denied access to the series. However, he has been in contact with the two directors since the series first premiered on Netflix.

The two women claim that they have recently been speaking with Avery and have recorded the conversations. They have even hinted at more episodes to come.

"This story is ongoing. These cases are open. We are ready to follow these if there are significant developments."

Avery's ex-fiancee Jodi Stachowski was interviewed by Nancy Grace producer Natisha Lance. During the interview, Stachowski claimed that her support for Avery during the filming of the show was forced and fabricated.

"... Steven is the one person I don’t trust. He is like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A semi-nice person and then behind closed doors, he’s a monster."

Shortly after the series aired, a juror came forward and recounted how votes were traded during the trial. His account largely contributes to the possibility of a new trial for Avery. Ricciardi recalls their statement.

"[Juror] told us that they believe Steven Avery was not proven guilty. They believe Steven was framed by law enforcement and that he deserves a new trial, and if he receives a new trial, in their opinion, it should take place far away from Wisconsin."