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Avery responds to 'Making a Murderer' documentary

Posted at 12:22 PM, Jan 22, 2016
and last updated 2016-01-22 13:34:18-05

Steven Avery, in prison after his conviction of murdering Teresa Halbach, has responded to the 'Making a Murderer' documentary on Netflix by sending a reply letter to FOX 6 in Milwaukee. The television station wrote him seeking comment after the documentary was released.

Most of the letter addresses an interview with Avery's former fiancee, Jodi Stachowski shown on HLN. She supported him during during the documentary, but now calls him a 'monster.'

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Avery writes; "Jodi Stachowski must have been pressured by the state to chance her story."  He ends the letter with; "I am really innocent of this case and that is the truth."

The letter comes to light following Wisconsin Assistant Attorney General Thomas' letter to the state court of appeals to not allow Avery bond while his latest appeal is considered.

Avery and his nephew, Brendan Dassey are serving life sentences for the 2005 death of Manitowoc photographer, Teresa Halbach