Years later, DNA evidence proved that Gregory Allen was Beernstens actual attacker, and Avery was set free.
He was convicted of killing Halbach and is currently serving a life sentence.
In Beerntsens piece, she recalls the nerves she felt upon meeting Avery for the first time.
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And he said, Its OK, Penny.
Beernsten claims Avery called her a few months after that to ask for money a request Beerntsen denied.
He was cordial, he wasnt abusive or anything, she said.
It was just clear he wanted money from me.
What it’s crucial that you work on is removing those feelings from Steven Avery.'
So my emotions regarding Steven Avery are complicated, she said.
Read the full piece atThe Marshall Project website, and watchMaking a Murdereron Netflix.
