Making a Murderer: Steven Avery's sons discuss if they think their father is guilty

'The entire case was very shady. It’s clear that there was corruption'

Making a Murderer - the Netflix documentary that has inspired a legion of armchair detectives - has lead to a renewed interest in Steven Avery; the man charged with Teresa Halbach’s murder.

Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos presented information in a way that made Avery seem innocent, leading many viewers to question the American justice system.

Following its release, his twin sons - Bill and Steven Avery Jr. - have spoken about the effects being Steven Avery’s child has had on their lives, speaking of the hardships they’ve suffered just because of their name.

When asked by Crime Watch whether they thought Avery Snr. killed Halbach, Bill said he doesn’t think his father committed the murder while Steven Jr. said he had “no idea”.

He went on to say the “entire case was very shady. It’s clear that there was corruption. Him and Brendan deserve a re-trial.” Watch the interview below.

Steven Jr continues: “If they’re guilty, let them sit. But if they’re free, get them out. It’s been ten years now. They’ve wasted going on 30 years of his life if he’s innocent.”

In other new with regards the Making a Murderer case, Avery’s brother has spoken about the case, saying he doesn’t think Halbach’s car was on the Avery lot the night of her disappearance.

Avery also has a new lawyer, who believes that new forensic evidence could prove his innocence. However, on the other side of the spectrum, prosecutor Ken Kratz has spoken extensively about details left out of the documentary, which you can read about here.