Day 1 – February 12, 2007
Day 2 – February 13, 2007
Day 3 – February 14, 2007
Day 4 – February 15, 2007
Day 5 – February 16, 2007
Day 6 – February 19, 2007
Day 7 – February 20, 2007
Day 8 – February 21, 2007
Day 9 – February 22, 2007
Opening Statements
Witnesses
Michael D. Halbach
Teresa’s Brother
Thomas Pearce
Photographer who shared the studio with Teresa
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {190}
- Cross-Examination [Dean Strang] {202}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {209}
David Beach
Teresa’s Cousin, involved in the search, spoke to Steven Avery
Witnesses
Angela Schuster
Auto Trader Magazine, employed Teresa
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {19}
- Cross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {35}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {57}
Dawn Pliszka
Auto Trader Magazine, took Steven Avery’s booking
(Outside of the presence of the Jury)
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {59}
- Cross-Examination [Dean Strang] {61}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {63}
- Examination By The Court {64}
(In the presence of the Jury)
Curtis Drumm
Manitowoc airport, pilot of the aerial search on November 4th
Steven Schmitz
Advertised car in Auto Trader, visited by Teresa on October 31st
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {122}
- Cross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {125}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {127}
Joellen Zipperer
Wife of George Zipperer, visited by Teresa on October 31st
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {128}
- Cross-Examination [Dean Strang] {135}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {151}
- Recross-Examination [Dean Strang] {153}
Ryan Hillegas
Ex-boyfriend of Teresa, involved in the search
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {156}
- Cross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {173}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {196}
Pamela Sturm
Cousin of Teresa, she found the RAV4 at Avery Yard on November 5th
Witnesses
Nicole Sturm
Daughter of Pam Sturm, she found the RAV4 at Avery Yard on November 5th
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {4}
- Cross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {12}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {31}
Bobby Dassey
Steven Avery’s nephew, he lived in a trailer next door, Son of Barb Janda, brother of Blaine and Brendan
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {33}
- Motions For Mistrial {67}
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {89}
- Motions About Cross-Examination Of Bobby Dassey {100}
Trooper Timothy Austin
Technical Reconstruction Unit of Wisconsin State Patrol Academy, Created the forensic mapping of Avery Yard
Witnesses
Bobby Dassey
Steven Avery’s nephew, he lived in a trailer next door, Son of Barb Janda, brother of Blaine and Brendan
Lieutenant Brett Bowe
Patrol Lieutenant, Calumet County Sheriff’s Department
Involved in security and search of Avery Yard 5th-12th November
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {52}
- Cross-Examination [Dean Strang] {86}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {110}
- Recross-Examination [Dean Strang] {113}
Deputy Peter O’Connor
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department, Patrol Division
First LE at Avery Yard after the discovery of RAV4 on November 5th
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {117}
- Cross-Examination [Dean Strang] {124}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {136}
- Recross-Examination [Dean Strang] {138}
Sergeant Jason Orth
Patrol Sergeant, Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department
First LE to make contact with Pamela Sturm after the discovery of RAV4 on November 5th
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {139}
- Cross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {151}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {165}
Deputy Inspector Todd Hermann
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department, Patrol Lieutenant November 2005
Involved in the identification of RAV4 on November 5th
Witnesses
Julie Cramer
Dog handler, Great Lakes Search and Rescue Canine, Part of the search of Avery Yard on November 5th
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {5}
- Cross-Examination [Dean Strang] {28}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {60}
- Recross-Examination [Dean Strang] {62}
Special Agent Thomas Fassbender
Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation
Co-lead investigator in the murder of Teresa Halbach
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {63}
- Cross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {134}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {208}
- Recross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {218}
- Further Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {221}
William Brandes, Jr.
Volunteer Fireman, Brillion Fire Department
Found the license plates of the RAV4 on November 8th
Trooper Cindy Paine
Wisconsin State Patrol
Part of the search which found the RAV4 license plates on November 8th
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {235}
Witnesses
John Ertl
DNA Analysis Unit, Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
Investigated the RAV4 as part of the Field Response Team, involved in removal on November 5th
- Direct Examination [Thomas Fallon] {4}
- Cross-examination [Jerome Buting] {65}
- Redirect Examination [Thomas Fallon] {131}
- Recross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {141}
Deputy David Siders
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department, Patrol Division
Discovered the burn barrel containing mobile phone and camera on November 7th
Sergeant William Tyson
Calumet County Sheriff’s Department, Responsible for security of the RAV4 on November 5th
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {167}
Witnesses
Sergeant William Tyson
Calumet County Sheriff’s Department, Responsible for security of the RAV4 on November 5th
Sergeant Andrew L. Colborn
Patrol Sergeant, Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department, Customer of Avery Salvage Yard
Interviewed Steven Avery on November 3rd, Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including Steven Avery’s trailer, November 5th – 8th, Present for discovery of the RAV4 key on November 8th
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {64}
- Cross-Examination [Dean Strang] {141}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {212}
- Recross-Examination [Dean Strang] {215}
Lieutenant James Lenk
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department, Interviewed Steven Avery on November 4th
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including Steven Avery’s trailer, November 5th – 8th,
Found RAV4 key on November 8th
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {216}
Witnesses
Lieutenant James Lenk
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department, Interviewed Steven Avery on November 4th
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including Steven Avery’s trailer, November 5th – 8th,
Found RAV4 key on November 8th
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {5}
- Cross-examination [Dean Strang] {19}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {108}
- Recross-Examination [Dean Strang] {116}
Detective Dave Remiker
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department, Interviewed the Zipperer family on November 3rd
He interviewed Steven Avery on November 4th, he confirmed the RAV4 was Teresa’s on November 5th
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including Steven Avery’s trailer, November 5th – 6th
He Searched Steven Avery’s trailer and garage on March 1st and 2nd
Present for the discovery of bullet fragment in the garage on March 2nd
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {121}
- Cross-Examination [Dean Strang] {178}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {218}
Lieutenant Dan Kucharski
Patrol Division, Calumet County Sheriff’s Department
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including Steven Avery’s trailer, November 5th – 8th
Present for discovery of RAV4 key on November 8th
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {222}
Witnesses
Deputy Daniel Kucharski
Patrol Division, Calumet County Sheriff’s Department
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including Steven Avery’s trailer, November 5th – 8th
Present for discovery of RAV4 key on November 8th
Investigator Gary Steier
Special Investigator with the Calumet County Sheriff’s Department
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including Steven Avery’s trailer, November 5th – 12th & March 1st and 2nd
Present for the discovery of bullet fragments on March 1st and 2nd
Special Agent Kevin Heimerl
Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including Steven Avery’s trailer, November 5th – 12th & March 1st and 2nd
He was involved in the examination of debris from the burn pit
Present for the discovery of bullet fragments on March 1st and 2nd
Day 10 – February 23, 2007
Day 11 – February 26, 2007
Day 12 – February 27, 2007
Day 13 – February 28, 2007
Day 14 – March 1, 2007
Day 15 – March 2, 2007
Day 16 – March 5, 2007
Day 17 – March 6, 2007
Day 18 – March 7, 2007
Witnesses
Katie Halbach
Teresa’s sister
Ronald L. Groffy
Forensic Imaging Specialist, Wisconsin State Crime Lab, Photographed and examined RAV 4 on November 6th
Sherry Culhane
Forensic Scientist, DNA Unit, Wisconsin State Crime Lab, Responsible for DNA testing in the case
- Direct Examination [Norman Gahn] {82}
Witnesses
Sherry Culhane
Forensic Scientist, DNA Unit, Wisconsin State Crime Lab, Responsible for DNA testing in the case
Nick Stahlke
Forensic Scientist, Wisconsin State Crime Lab
Called as a bloodstain expert
- Direct Examination [Norman Gahn] {198}
Witnesses
Nick Stahlke
Forensic Scientist, Wisconsin State Crime Lab. Called as a bloodstain expert
- Cross-Examination [Dean Strang] {10}
Blaine Dassey
Steven Avery’s nephew, he lived in a trailer next door, Son of Barb Janda, brother of Bobby and Brendan
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {52}
- Cross-Examination [Dean Strang] {82}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {104}
- Recross-Examination [Dean Strang] {107}
Robert Fabian
Friend of Earl Avery, Present at Avery Yard rabbit hunting on October 31st
Scott Tadych
Friend of Barb Janda, Present at Avery Yard on October 31st
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {122}
- Cross-Examination [Dean Strang] {133}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {150}
Bobbie Dohrwardt
Team Leader, Technical Support Department, Cellcom, Gave testimony regarding cellphone records
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {151}
- Cross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {158}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {171}
Laura Schadrie
Cingular Wireless Store Manager, Gave testimony regarding cellphone records
Bobbie Dohrwardt (re-called)
Team Leader, Technical Support Department, Cellcom, Gave testimony regarding cellphone records
Witnesses
Special Agent Tom Sturdivant
Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation
Involved in searches of Avery Yard, Nov 8th and 10th
Present when first bone was discovered by Jason Jost, Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Officer on November 8th
Discovered bones in burn pit on November 8th
Dr. Donald Simley
Dentist, Madison, Wisconsin
Provided services as forensic dentist examining burn pit evidence on November 9th
He matched the found tooth to Teresa from X-rays
Karen Halbach
Teresa’s Mother
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {99}
Dr. Leslie Eisenberg
Forensic Anthropologist, Examined bone fragments on November 10th
Witnesses
Dr. Leslie Eisenberg
Forensic Anthropologist, Examined bone fragments on November 10th
- Cross-Examination [Dean Strang] {4}
- Redirect Examination [Thomas Fallon] {41}
- Recross-Examination [Dean Strang] {46}
Curtis Thomas
Electronics Engineer, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Testified regarding burnt camera & mobile phone
- Direct Examination [Ken Kratz] {52}
- Cross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {73}
- Redirect Examination [Ken Kratz] {79}
- Recross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {80}
William Newhouse
Firearm and Toolmark Examiner, Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
Witnesses
Kenneth Olson
Forensic Scientist, Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
Involved in the analysis of items found in burn barrel and skull fragments
- Direct Examination [Thomas Fallon] {4}
- Cross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {31}
- Redirect Examination [Thomas Fallon] {35}
- Recross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {35}
Dr. Jeffrey Jentzen
Medical Examiner, Milwaukee County, Involved in the analysis of the bone fragments
Witnesses
Dr. Marc Lebeau
Chief of the Chemistry Unit, FBI Laboratory, Tested blood in RAV4 for EDTA
Witnesses
Lynn Zigmunt
Clerk of Court for Manitowoc County, Testified regarding Steven Avery’s files from a previous conviction
- Direct Examination [Thomas Fallon] {16}
- Cross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {36}
- Redirect Examination [Thomas Fallon] {64}
- Recross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {66}
Dr. Marc Lebeau
Chief of the Chemistry Unit, FBI Laboratory, Tested blood in RAV4 for EDTA
Witnesses
Special Agent Rodney Pevytoe
Arson Bureau, Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation
Examined burn pit on November 10th
- Direct Examination [Thomas Fallon] {5}
- Cross-Examination [Dean Strang] {40}
- Redirect Examination [Thomas Fallon] {88}
- Recross-Examination [Dean Strang] {92}
Michael Riddle
Latent Fingerprint & Footwear Examiner, Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
Examined RAV4 for fingerprints
- Direct Examination [Thomas Fallon] {95}
- Cross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {119}
- Redirect Examination [Thomas Fallon] {146}
- Recross-Examination [Jerome Buting] {148}
Anthony Joseph Zimmerman
Network Engineer, Cingular Wireless, he gave evidence regarding cell records and voicemail
Michael Daniel Halbach
Teresa’s Brother testifies regarding accessing Teresa’s voicemail
Investigator Mark Wiegert
Calumet County Sheriff’s Department, Co-lead investigator in the murder of Teresa Halbach
State Rests {260}
Day 19 – March 8, 2007
Day 20 – March 9, 2007
Day 21 – March 12, 2007
Day 22 – March 13, 2007
Day 23 – March 14, 2007
Day 24 – March 15, 2007
Day 25 – March 16, 2007
Day 26 – March 17, 2007
Day 27 – March 18, 2007
Motions {5}
Witnesses
Lisa Buchner
School Bus Driver, Dropped off Brendan and Blaine on October 31st
- Direct Examination [Dean Strang] {102}
- Cross-Examination [Norman Gahn] {114}
- Redirect Examination [Dean Strang] {121}
John Leurquin
Propane Truck Driver, Present at Avery Road on October 31st
- Direct Examination [Jerome Buting] {122}
- Cross-Examination [Thomas Fallon] {138}
- Redirect Examination [Jerome Buting] {144}
- Recross-Examination [Thomas Fallon] {146}
- Re-Redirect Examination [Jerome Buting] {147}
Roland Johnson
Owner of SA trailer, owner of guns found at trailer
- Direct Examination [Jerome Buting] {148}
- Cross-Examination [Ken Kratz] {175}
- Redirect Examination [Jerome Buting] {192}
Debra Kakatsch
Manitowoc County Coroner, Testified regarding not being involved in the investigation
- Direct Examination [Dean Strang] {197}
Witnesses
Janine Arvizu
Laboratory Quality Auditor, he gave testimony regarding the quality of Marc LeBeau’s EDTA testing of blood
- Direct Examination [Jerome Buting] {5}
- Cross-Examination [Norman Gahn] {65}
- Redirect Examination [Jerome Buting] {96}
- Recross-Examination [Norman Gahn] {103}
- Further Redirect [Jerome Buting] {105}
Dr. Scott Fairgrieve
Chair of the Department of Forensic Science, Laurentian University, Ontario, Canada
Testimony regarding remains found in burn pit
- Direct Examination [Dean Strang] {107}
- Cross-Examination [Thomas Fallon] {156}
- Redirect Examination [Dean Strang] {189}
- Recross-Examination [Thomas Fallon] {194}
Investigator Mark Wiegert
Calumet County Sheriff’s Department, Co-lead investigator in the murder of Teresa Halbach
Jury Instruction Conference (Jury Not Present)
Juror Request To Review Sherry Culhane’s Testimony On DNA Results From Rifle {2}
Jury Decision {2}