Steven Avery is an American convicted felon and the subject of the documentary series Making a Murderer. He is best known for his controversial case and trial, where he was convicted of the murder of Teresa Halbach and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Avery has become a symbol for those who believe that the criminal justice system is flawed and that he was wrongfully convicted.
Steven Avery: Age and Biography
Steven Avery was born on July 9, 1962 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. He is the oldest of four children born to Allan and Dolores Avery. Avery was a poor student, but excelled in auto mechanics. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Army from 1980 to 1982. He returned to Wisconsin and worked various jobs, including working for his father’s auto salvage yard.
Avery was convicted of burglary in 1981 and served six months in jail. He was later convicted of animal cruelty in 1985 and served nine months in prison. Avery was also arrested in 1985 for sexual assault, but the charges were eventually dropped.
Steven Avery: Net Worth and Family
Steven Avery’s net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million. Much of this wealth was accumulated from the sale of his family’s auto salvage business. Avery’s family includes his parents, Allan and Dolores, and his three siblings, Chuck, Earl, and Barb.
Avery married Lori Mathiesen in 1982 and the couple had four children together. They divorced in 1988 due to Avery’s legal troubles.
Steven Avery: Awards and Height
Steven Avery has received several awards for his case, including the American Civil Liberties Union’s “Courage Award” in 2015. Avery has also been featured in numerous documentaries and books about his case.
Avery is 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall. He has brown hair and blue eyes.
Steven Avery continues to proclaim his innocence and has become a symbol of the flaws in the criminal justice system. His case has sparked debate and discussion about how the system works and whether Avery was wrongfully convicted. Despite his legal troubles, Avery has remained committed to his family and has become an advocate for those who believe that the criminal justice system needs reform.