01-22-2016, 03:14 PM
I like Dan Abrams; I think he does a good job sharing his legal knowledge and applying it to specific cases. He rarely gives opinions on guilt or innocence in his role as a network analyst, but is doing so at his new website. http://lawnewz.com/category/high-profile/
I agree with Abram's take on the Teresa Halbach murder case, for the most part, including his belief that Brendan Dassey should get a new trial.
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Abrams ^ says he believes that Steven Avery is guilty of the murder of Teresa Halbach and that his nephew, Brendan Dassey, is innocent.
In laying out the case for Avery's guilt, Abrams offers his take on the puncture hole in the vial containing Avery's blood, a sign the evidence had been tampered with and Avery had been framed, according to the case presented by his defense team, Dean Strang and Jerry Buting.
"It is hard not to moved by that moment," Abrams says. "That is, unless you know that those sorts of punctures are at least somewhat common...Well, that sure changes things but the filmmakers either didn't know that or just didn't care to share it with the audience."
Abrams also points to the fact there is actual evidence against Avery, including Halbach's remains, which were discovered in his fire pit. "Could someone invent seemingly plausible narratives about how or why some other suspect might have committed the crime?" writes Abrams. "Surely. But that does not mean we can or should ignore the actual (as opposed to figmental) evidence against Steven Avery."
He adds: "I am convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that Steven Avery killed Teresa and that he received a flawed but overall fair trial."
Dassey is the real victim in Making a Murderer, according to Abrams. "The interrogation tapes tell the story," he writes. "It seems obvious that he was 'guessing' on what investigators wanted to hear just as he asserted to his mother.
Abrams adds: "The authorities suggest that he provided details only the killer would know and that had not been disclosed publicly about the crime. Well, maybe they hadn't been disclosed or learned because they never actually happened."
"So my opinion: Avery is guilty, Dassey not. If true, that would mean Steven Avery has taken not just one life, but two. By maintaining his innocence and refusing to admit his involvement, it precludes him from credibly clearing his nephew."
Abrams hopes that the series at least gets Dassey a new trial, adding, "Dassey's confession and conviction is, and are, an injustice."
http://www.people.com/article/steven-ave...brams-says
I agree with Abram's take on the Teresa Halbach murder case, for the most part, including his belief that Brendan Dassey should get a new trial.
Abrams ^ says he believes that Steven Avery is guilty of the murder of Teresa Halbach and that his nephew, Brendan Dassey, is innocent.
In laying out the case for Avery's guilt, Abrams offers his take on the puncture hole in the vial containing Avery's blood, a sign the evidence had been tampered with and Avery had been framed, according to the case presented by his defense team, Dean Strang and Jerry Buting.
"It is hard not to moved by that moment," Abrams says. "That is, unless you know that those sorts of punctures are at least somewhat common...Well, that sure changes things but the filmmakers either didn't know that or just didn't care to share it with the audience."
Abrams also points to the fact there is actual evidence against Avery, including Halbach's remains, which were discovered in his fire pit. "Could someone invent seemingly plausible narratives about how or why some other suspect might have committed the crime?" writes Abrams. "Surely. But that does not mean we can or should ignore the actual (as opposed to figmental) evidence against Steven Avery."
He adds: "I am convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that Steven Avery killed Teresa and that he received a flawed but overall fair trial."
Dassey is the real victim in Making a Murderer, according to Abrams. "The interrogation tapes tell the story," he writes. "It seems obvious that he was 'guessing' on what investigators wanted to hear just as he asserted to his mother.
Abrams adds: "The authorities suggest that he provided details only the killer would know and that had not been disclosed publicly about the crime. Well, maybe they hadn't been disclosed or learned because they never actually happened."
"So my opinion: Avery is guilty, Dassey not. If true, that would mean Steven Avery has taken not just one life, but two. By maintaining his innocence and refusing to admit his involvement, it precludes him from credibly clearing his nephew."
Abrams hopes that the series at least gets Dassey a new trial, adding, "Dassey's confession and conviction is, and are, an injustice."
http://www.people.com/article/steven-ave...brams-says