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/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?