People are overjoyed at the news…
Last night, the news broke that news that Brendan Dassey had had his conviction overturned for intentional homicide in relation to the death of Teresa Halbach.
Fans of Making a Murderer will recognise Brendan as the nephew of Steven Avery, who was charged with the murder of Halbach, mutilation of a corpse, and illegal possession of a firearm after Avery’s blood was found in her vehicle.
Avery’s defense team argued that the evidence was planted and that Avery was framed by the Manitowoc County Sheriffs Department in retaliation for a $36 million lawsuit that Avery initiated as the result of an earlier wrongful conviction. Depositions in the lawsuit had taken place at the end of September 2005.
Brendan Dassey, who was only 17 years old when convicted of aiding his uncle, had his conviction overturned last night. Court documents, released last night said Dassey should b “released from custody unless, within 90 days of the date of this decision, the State initiates proceedings to retry him”.
People took to Twitter to voice their support for Dassey, who is now 26 years of age.
I can’t believe it! So thrilled!! Really hope there’s no appeal #justice #brendandassey #MakingAmurderer
— Laura (@laurasherwin) August 13, 2016
Wowsers! #makingamurderer #BrendanDassey conviction overturned – could be released within 90 days unless he’s retried!
— Adele Silva (@silvalining_AS) August 12, 2016
Brendan will FINALLY get to watch Wrestlemania ?? #MakingAMurderer #BrendanDassey
— Amy White (@amylwhite) August 12, 2016
I’m so happy for him I feel like crying! His conviction was why I couldn’t watch the series anymore. #BrendanDasseyhttps://t.co/crg2KK7dzh
— Lesa ODaniel Esparza (@LesainLA) August 12, 2016
Happy tears for Brendan Dassey! #MakingAMurderer
— rabia chaudry (@rabiasquared) August 12, 2016
I gotta admit, after watching detectives feed #brendan dassey answers in his “confession”, I’m happy his #conviction was overturned.
— Kris Loewen (@krisloewen) August 13, 2016
I really don’t think anyone understands how happy I am that Brendan dassey has been released. I invested so many feelings into this
— kimberley (@kimberleyleland) August 13, 2016
SO HAPPY! Now, Steven Avery!! https://t.co/kXyzciyGH3
— paladine (@paladine) August 13, 2016
