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For the first time in his life, Steven Avery has the support of hundreds of thousands of people.
TheMaking a Murderersubject cant stop grinning these days, his longtime companion, Sandy Greenman, tells PEOPLE.
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Right now, Stevens in a really good place, she says.
Its not just [that hes got a new] lawyer, its the people.
It makes him smile.
Its a firestorm, she says.
I didnt expect it to be this big.
We have messages from all over, different countries, different states.
Its nice to know that people support us.
She adds: It just seems like it gives more hope to Steve.
I cant see him as a guilty person, she says.
With a fierce new legal team behind Avery, Greenman is hopeful that he will be free soon.
Theres a lot going on that she knows is wrong.
Greenman adds: I have confidence that if theres anything there, shell find it.
