The Innocent Killer: A True Story of a Wrongful Conviction and Its Astonishing Aftermath

Steven Avery, of Manitowoc County, WI, was convicted in 1985 and sentenced to life for assaulting a local woman. Although an unsavory character, crude and prone to violence, Avery vehemently maintained his innocence. Ten years later, DNA testing emerged as a reliable forensic tool and substantiated his claims. With the assistance of the Midwest Innocence Project, Avery drew widespread support and sympathy, resulting in a new trial. He was exonerated in 2003 after serving 18 years in prison. Two years later, he was thrust into the media spotlight again when he was arrested for the brutal rape and murder of a young photographer. This time, Avery was convicted and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, the maximum punishment the state of Wisconsin could impose at that time. Johnny Heller narrates with solid tonal qualities and expression.