Steven Avery is an American citizen who gained notoriety for his arrest, conviction and exoneration in a 2005 rape case. He has also been accused of murder and is currently serving a life sentence. Avery was born in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, and grew up on a family farm. He is the eldest of four children and was raised in a strict Catholic household. After his exoneration, Avery gained international attention and became the subject of the Netflix documentary series, Making a Murderer.
Early Life
Steven Avery was born on July 9, 1962, in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. He was the eldest of four children and was raised in a strict Catholic household. His father was a farmer and his mother was a homemaker. He attended Mishicot High School, where he was an average student. He was known to be a bit of a troublemaker, getting into fights and getting into trouble with the law. After high school, Avery enlisted in the United States Army and served from 1981 to 1983.
Career
After his time in the military, Avery returned to Wisconsin and began working for his father’s auto salvage business. He worked there for several years before being arrested and convicted of a 1985 rape. He was sentenced to 32 years in prison but was exonerated in 2003 after serving 18 years. After his release, Avery filed a civil lawsuit against Manitowoc County and several of its officials for wrongful conviction.
Nationality and Family
Avery is an American citizen and was born in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. He is the eldest of four children and was raised in a strict Catholic household. His siblings include three brothers, Chuck, Earl, and Blaine. Avery has two children with his ex-wife, Lori Dassey.
Net Worth
Avery’s net worth is unknown. He is currently serving a life sentence for the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach. In 2016, he filed a lawsuit against the state of Wisconsin for his wrongful conviction.
Steven Avery is an American citizen who gained notoriety for his arrest, conviction and exoneration in a 2005 rape case. He also gained international attention when he was accused of murder and is currently serving a life sentence. Avery’s net worth is unknown but he has filed a lawsuit against the state of Wisconsin for his wrongful conviction.
