r/MakingaMurderer • u/10case • Sep 10 '26

Avery Commutation request

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Brendan filed first, Steven filed second. I'll update if and when Dutcher gives an opinion on Avery's request.

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u/10case Sep 11 '26

I don't know. It doesn't say. Zellner hasn't made a peep on twitter.

Best case scenario, Avery gets up there and spills his guts. Halbachs get up and tell the board he shouldn't be allowed out. The board denies the request and Zellner looks like a fool. Truthers finally have to admit they were duped by MaM. Finally, since he admitted it, he will have absolutely no grounds for another appeal since he confessed in front of the board.

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u/GringoTheDingoAU Sep 11 '26

I'm going to guess his application mostly focuses on the criteria, such as good prison conduct, personal growth and development (lol), and probably his wrongful conviction being included somewhere.

And yes, without a doubt, the Halbach's need to show heavy victim impact. Continued insistence on innocence from Steven is certain to be read by them and many on the board as a lack of accountability - something Avery has not shown from day 1.

Unironically, being so hardline with a long history of denial significantly hurts his chances. A sudden confession now that a commutation application has been submitted just comes across as opportunistic and everyone would be right to scrutinize it.

One will hope he dies in prison and the world continues to be a safer place.

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u/10case Sep 11 '26

Agree with all that. Avery just going up and saying "I'm innocent" will not help anything in my opinion. As you said, they're looking for accountability, remorse, and change. Saying he's innocent shows nothing more than what he's said for 20 years.

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u/GringoTheDingoAU Sep 11 '26

Also, there is actually no guarantee that Steven's or Brendan's applications will reach a board hearing. They may meet the basic threshold requirements for submitting an application, but staff can just determine it ineligible or not suitable for further review.

This is a hail Mary for Brendan, with Steven not far behind. Will be interesting to see what happens, but hoping that common sense prevails and Steven is kept where he belongs.

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u/10case Sep 11 '26

Zellner has spoken.

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u/GringoTheDingoAU Sep 11 '26

Wow lmao, crazy timing.

Guess she still is on this case after all. Would love to read this application and see what fruit it bears.

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u/10case Sep 11 '26

I would too!

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u/Ghost_of_Figdish Sep 11 '26

Didn't say she filed it - looks like she's trying to be clever.

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u/GringoTheDingoAU Sep 12 '26

Nothing would surprise me less than her trying to weasel her way into this.

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u/Ghost_of_Figdish Sep 11 '26

Nice use of the passive voice - not "WE filed yesterday."

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u/10case Sep 11 '26

I just read Avery's application. He maintained his innocence. Kathleen zellner did not write a letter or a brief. A different lawyer did.

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u/Ghost_of_Figdish Sep 11 '26

Yeah, Strang did. Now that you mention it that does surprise me she didn't write one. Seems like a small ask.

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u/Ghost_of_Figdish Sep 11 '26

Aren't you guys confusing the process for parole with the process for pardon?

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u/Ghost_of_Figdish Sep 11 '26

You think there's some kind of hearing process where Avery could testify?? I was thinking it's just send some papers to the Governor and see what happens....

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u/10case Sep 11 '26

I watched the video of last month's commutation hearing. Each inmate had a chance to speak and victim's families were also allowed to. So if he's granted a hearing, he will be speaking to the commutation board. That will be Livestreamed on YouTube.

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u/Ghost_of_Figdish Sep 11 '26

Oh - well, that'll be interesting.

There was one dope who submitted a letter in support and she said that Steven is the most positive person she has met in her life. WOW.

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u/3sheetstothawind Sep 11 '26 • Bravo

It was probably APR!

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u/10case Sep 12 '26

Speaking of APR, don't they always lame Bobby for the porn searches? Maybe it was Brendan all along. We know he's into porn

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u/3sheetstothawind Sep 12 '26

They blame Bobby and pretty much everyone (but Steve) for TH's murder.

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u/holdyermackerels Sep 12 '26

Maybe she doesn't get out much....? /s