Crime Time
Episode 279
MAKING A MURDERER - The Legality Behind the Show with Mike Cavalluzzi
Netflix’ MAKING A MURDER follows Steven Avery-a Wisconsin man falsely convicted of rape and exonerated 18 years later. Two years after his release he was arrested for the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach. The 10-part series covers the arrest, prosecution, and conviction of Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey, who was also charged in the murder. Defense attorney Mike Cavalluzzi examines the evidence presented in the show, the legality behind Brendan Dassey’s confession and motivating factors behind conspiracy theories. We also discuss Nancy Grace’s comments on the film, as well as her past history of prosecutorial misconduct in this Crime Time hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Mike Cavalluzzi back to Crime Time.
01:37 The wrongful rape conviction of Steven Avery.
03:10 Rape allegations and police wrongdoing.
06:33 Appeal process.
09:17 The murder of Teresa Halbach.
10:22 The role of the civil lawsuit against the Wisconsin PD.
12:12 Conspiracy theories.
13:55 Avery’s property and personality.
17:15 Teresa’s car key and an orgy of evidence.
20:11 Coincidence, family and opportunity.
23:35 Brendan Dassey’s confession and attorney.
27:32 Sexual abuse allegations and press conference.
29:05 Steven’s past behavior.
30:04 Nancy Grace and fabricating evidence.
33:55 Lying on the stand and juries.
36:00 Did Steven murder Teresa?
37:47 The role of poverty in Steven’s convictions.
39:49 Thank you and goodbye.
Guest Bio
MAKING A MURDERER
Filmed over a 10-year period, Making a Murderer is an unprecedented real-life thriller about Steven Avery, a DNA exoneree who, while in the midst of exposing corruption in local law enforcement, finds himself the prime suspect in a grisly new crime. Set in America’s heartland, the series takes viewers inside a high-stakes criminal case where reputation is everything and things are never as they appear.
MIKE CAVALLUZZI
Michael “Mike” Cavalluzzi is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles County. He has been described by judges and prosecutors as aggressive, uncompromising, and relentless in his pursuit of justice for his clients. Having defended clients in courts throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties, Mike Cavalluzzi has cemented a reputation as a top trial attorney. Michael Cavalluzzi began his legal career in 1992 as a civil litigator for State Farm Insurance, the largest insurance company in the United States. After winning several jury trials, Mr. Cavalluzzi decided to leave State Farm and focus on the practice of criminal defense. He joined the Public Defender’s Office and quickly established himself as a fearless, creative trial attorney, defending clients in all types of cases, ranging from misdemeanor battery to homicide. Mr. Cavalluzzi is also actively involved in civil litigation, successfully representing a number of personal injury cases.
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