'Making a Murderer' Update: How Did Wisconsin Try To Stop Docuseries From Happening? [VIDEO]
The creators of Netflix's Making a Murderer recently revealed the extent the state of Wisconsin went to in order to stop the docuseries from happening.
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Making a Murderer creators Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi explained on Twitter Wednesday that Wisconsin attempted to halt the series' production.
"There were many challenges," they wrote through the Making a Murderer Twitter account. "One was when the State of Wisconsin tried to subpoena our footage. We had to hire a lawyer and file a motion to quash the subpoena which we won. If State had won they would have effectively shut down the production."
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For those who have seen Making a Murderer, it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise that Wisconsin would request the footage beforehand. The docuseries casts Wisconsin, particularly Manitowoc County, in a negative light.
The series tells the story of native Steven Avery and his multiple convictions. Mostly focusing on his conviction for murdering photographer Teresa Halbach, the series presents several examples of possible corruption within the state's justice system.
Making a Murderer has created a big firestorm since its premiere in late December on Netflix. Demo and Ricciardi may film a second season if they get enough new information in the months to come.
"As we said before, in relation to this story, this story is ongoing, these cases are open," Demos told critics at the TCA press tour this past weekend. "It's real-life so you don't know what's going to happen. We are ready... if there are significant developments, we will be there."
Making a Murderer is currently available to stream on Netflix.
