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Steven Avery - Missing Evidence: The Examination of The Making a Murderer Documentary
You've watched the documentary - but do you know the whole story behind the murder of Teresa Halbach ? CONTAINS RARE PHOTOGRAPHS AND COURT DOCUMENTS When Netflix released Making a Murderer in December of 2015, hundreds of thousands of people from around the globe were made to believe that a massive miscarriage of justice had taken place with the guilty convictions against Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey. Over night thousands of armchair detectives went on the offensive demanding Avery receive a new trial in the belief that both he and Dassey had been framed by planted evidence placed by the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department. EDITORS JAN 27th - Due to an error on behalf of the company formatting this book, a draft manuscript has originally been used which contained several spelling errors. This has been corrected in the current upload of this file.Those that were involved in the arrest and trial of Steven Avery immediately responded to the accuracy of the documentary Making a Murderer and complained that the film was highly biased and left out important evidence that was used to convict both Dassey and Avery. In this ground breaking new book by Tony Castella, he examines the missing evidence and presents the facts as were presented by the prosecution during both the Avery and Dassey trials. You will go behind the scenes to examine critical evidence you likely were not aware of and was not included in the Netflix documentary. It's a unique opportunity to see what the jurors saw when they handed down a guilty verdict. Includes rare photographs of evidence and links to important court documents.
131 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 18, 2016
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February 24, 2016
I binge watched the documentary series on Netflix and like most people I suspect, was astounded at the apparent injustice suffered by this guy. TWICE. I DIDN'T realise just how much evidence had been missed out by the film producers. It leaves me with a big question mark as to whether I am 100% convinced of his innocence, although I still believe serious questions need asked of the police department in this case. I will be reading more on the case.
I, like other reviewers would have given a higher rating because the book itself is very good, but the spelling and grammatical errors are appalling.
I, like other reviewers would have given a higher rating because the book itself is very good, but the spelling and grammatical errors are appalling.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 18, 2018
Shocking
Shocking, but not in a good way. This book is woefully written, still has grammar and spelling mistakes throughout and must surely come from the pen of a teenager.
It purports to be unbiased and fact based but is actually only interested in trying to prove Averys guilt. Any evidence which is circumstantial is taken as fact and any fact which is open to interpretation is brushed over.
Please, don't buy this book if you want a well written analysis of the evidence because it is the exact opposite.
Awful.
Shocking, but not in a good way. This book is woefully written, still has grammar and spelling mistakes throughout and must surely come from the pen of a teenager.
It purports to be unbiased and fact based but is actually only interested in trying to prove Averys guilt. Any evidence which is circumstantial is taken as fact and any fact which is open to interpretation is brushed over.
Please, don't buy this book if you want a well written analysis of the evidence because it is the exact opposite.
Awful.
May 1, 2018
Nothing New
This is just a recap of what is already known about this case. The spelling and grammatical errors are ridiculous. The only reason I gave it two stars is the many links to information in the back.
This is just a recap of what is already known about this case. The spelling and grammatical errors are ridiculous. The only reason I gave it two stars is the many links to information in the back.
January 14, 2019
If you watched the Netflix documentary and came to the conclusion most viewers did, this will change your perspective or at least make you question the things you've learned. Steven Avery killed that woman, and Netflix has slandered many of the police involved in this case.
September 19, 2024
Interesting read about the documentary they made involving this case. There were a handful of spelling errors. The film makers definitely got a lot wrong and it was super one sided. I learned a lot more details about it. Kinda freaky it’s in my home state 😬
March 23, 2017
Taking tale
Poorly edited. The story told is compelling. It is very different from what was presented in the documentary. An open mind is necessary. Reading all the extra document links is helpful.
Poorly edited. The story told is compelling. It is very different from what was presented in the documentary. An open mind is necessary. Reading all the extra document links is helpful.
June 30, 2018
Enjoyable
Good read .. You defo get the other side of the story was well written and easy to read took me two days
Good read .. You defo get the other side of the story was well written and easy to read took me two days
September 22, 2018
Great read.
Would like to read more about this case. Been following this case since the Niflex movie. See it in a whole new prospective.
Would like to read more about this case. Been following this case since the Niflex movie. See it in a whole new prospective.
November 7, 2018
Must read!!!
This book cleared up everything I was questioning after watching the Netflix documentary. I encourage everyone to read it that has interest in this case.
This book cleared up everything I was questioning after watching the Netflix documentary. I encourage everyone to read it that has interest in this case.
March 18, 2020
Great read
April 23, 2016
Too much smoke and mirrors.
This book is interesting but not quite convincing. After reading "The Innocent Killer," I felt I needed more information. Since I didn't watch the documentary, I wanted to see the evidence that convicted Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey of murder. I didn't find it.
Very little evidence pointed toward Avery if you were keeping an open mind. Unquestionably Teresa Halbach was murdered on Avery property. Much has been made of the immoral Avery clan, and there's no doubt that the property was crawling with Averys. Although the cremains were located very near Steven Avery's living quarters, that is not conclusive. What if your neighbor, your enemy, your ex committed a crime on your property?
Steve's DNA was found on the hood latch but no one knows when it got there. He was a mechanic; perhaps Teresa asked him to check the oil, the water, tighten a fan belt. I'm just saying there are other possibilities if you aren't trying to put a man in prison.
The author states that by the time Avery was arrested in the Beernsten case, he had already been investigated in 2004 for a sexual assault. This would necessitate a time machine since the Beernsten arrest was in 1985.
At one point the author states that [an investigator] "repeatedly spells Dassey's first name both as Brendan and Brendan." I say no harm, no foul. So should I mention the "vile" of blood?
More than ten times, Castello refers to the first case as a rape when there was no rape. Avery was wrongly convicted of attempted rape, attempted murder, and kidnapping. He repeatedly refers to Penny Beernsten as Peggy Beernsten.
Nitpicking? These are clear errors which brings into question other statements of fact.
I am certainly not arguing that Avery is innocent. Rather I take exception to the way the whole thing was handled, in particular Brendan Dassey. He became the sacrificial lamb in the hands of law enforcement who, while observing the letter of the law, kicked the spirit of the law into a dark corner.
This book is interesting but not quite convincing. After reading "The Innocent Killer," I felt I needed more information. Since I didn't watch the documentary, I wanted to see the evidence that convicted Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey of murder. I didn't find it.
Very little evidence pointed toward Avery if you were keeping an open mind. Unquestionably Teresa Halbach was murdered on Avery property. Much has been made of the immoral Avery clan, and there's no doubt that the property was crawling with Averys. Although the cremains were located very near Steven Avery's living quarters, that is not conclusive. What if your neighbor, your enemy, your ex committed a crime on your property?
Steve's DNA was found on the hood latch but no one knows when it got there. He was a mechanic; perhaps Teresa asked him to check the oil, the water, tighten a fan belt. I'm just saying there are other possibilities if you aren't trying to put a man in prison.
The author states that by the time Avery was arrested in the Beernsten case, he had already been investigated in 2004 for a sexual assault. This would necessitate a time machine since the Beernsten arrest was in 1985.
At one point the author states that [an investigator] "repeatedly spells Dassey's first name both as Brendan and Brendan." I say no harm, no foul. So should I mention the "vile" of blood?
More than ten times, Castello refers to the first case as a rape when there was no rape. Avery was wrongly convicted of attempted rape, attempted murder, and kidnapping. He repeatedly refers to Penny Beernsten as Peggy Beernsten.
Nitpicking? These are clear errors which brings into question other statements of fact.
I am certainly not arguing that Avery is innocent. Rather I take exception to the way the whole thing was handled, in particular Brendan Dassey. He became the sacrificial lamb in the hands of law enforcement who, while observing the letter of the law, kicked the spirit of the law into a dark corner.
January 24, 2016
Poorly written
The author included good information, however, someone seriously needs to proofread this. Many misspellings; for example, the word is sheriff, not sherriff, which the author uses consistently throughout the book. Also, Brendan Dassey's name is NOT Brandon! One of the most glaring errors is when the author is talking about how Brendan told his mother how Steven Avery tried to "appropriately" touch him. I'm guessing the author was in a hurry to publish this, and did not take the time to proofread it.
The author included good information, however, someone seriously needs to proofread this. Many misspellings; for example, the word is sheriff, not sherriff, which the author uses consistently throughout the book. Also, Brendan Dassey's name is NOT Brandon! One of the most glaring errors is when the author is talking about how Brendan told his mother how Steven Avery tried to "appropriately" touch him. I'm guessing the author was in a hurry to publish this, and did not take the time to proofread it.
January 23, 2016
Short but compelling
Well researched material but did have many typographical errors. Not surprised by the young liberal producers of the Netflix trash documentary failure to omit several pieces of damming evidence. I'm sure most of the uninformed people who think Avery is innocent couldn't care less about him as a person, he's just a tool for their nonsensical conspiracy theories about our judicial system. He is guilty, deal with it
Well researched material but did have many typographical errors. Not surprised by the young liberal producers of the Netflix trash documentary failure to omit several pieces of damming evidence. I'm sure most of the uninformed people who think Avery is innocent couldn't care less about him as a person, he's just a tool for their nonsensical conspiracy theories about our judicial system. He is guilty, deal with it
September 10, 2016
Interesting
I found this as the headline suggests interesting. I have another book call "indefensible" which takes the approach as this one does which is present the evidence left out of the Netflix documentary. I found this book to Beverly poorly written. Full of grammatical errors, run on sentences, and poor sentence structure. I am by no means a grammar policeman but it became almost unbearable. Read the book "Indefensible" instead
I found this as the headline suggests interesting. I have another book call "indefensible" which takes the approach as this one does which is present the evidence left out of the Netflix documentary. I found this book to Beverly poorly written. Full of grammatical errors, run on sentences, and poor sentence structure. I am by no means a grammar policeman but it became almost unbearable. Read the book "Indefensible" instead
January 22, 2016
Four Stars for Content.
This short book is detailed. It clearly tells the truth. The author did a good job getting the evidence together. However I deducted a star because there are many typos and other grammatical errors. I recommend this book.
This short book is detailed. It clearly tells the truth. The author did a good job getting the evidence together. However I deducted a star because there are many typos and other grammatical errors. I recommend this book.
June 22, 2017
Balancing facts
This very straight forward account of facts not presented in the Netflix movie was very helpful to understanding why decisions to prosecute were made. The book is poorly written with grammatical and spelling errors throughout.
This very straight forward account of facts not presented in the Netflix movie was very helpful to understanding why decisions to prosecute were made. The book is poorly written with grammatical and spelling errors throughout.
November 13, 2016
Interesting but all the info presented is available online.
The author did good research and presented the information in a clear organized way. But it was like reading a research paper
The author did good research and presented the information in a clear organized way. But it was like reading a research paper
January 28, 2016
Interesting
Lots of stuff I had no idea about. As if I wasn't confused enough about this case. I think he did it. Also, lots of typos in this book.
Lots of stuff I had no idea about. As if I wasn't confused enough about this case. I think he did it. Also, lots of typos in this book.
March 20, 2016
Very interesting!
I like this book because it is filled with interesting facts that were left out of the documentary about Steven Avery that is on Netflix.
I like this book because it is filled with interesting facts that were left out of the documentary about Steven Avery that is on Netflix.
July 18, 2016
Great example of how the media can influence public opinion despite the facts.
April 22, 2017
Full of mistakes
Extremely large amount of what is supposed to be facts are in fact wrong compared to court documents and police reports seems this book was written before any of the court documents were released to the public.
Extremely large amount of what is supposed to be facts are in fact wrong compared to court documents and police reports seems this book was written before any of the court documents were released to the public.
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