Index
Days
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]
[11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]
[21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27]
Day 1 – 2007 Feb 12
Opening Statements
Witnesses
Michael D. Halbach
Teresa’s Brother
Thomas Pearce
Photographer, shared studio with Teresa
David Beach
Teresa’s Cousin, involved in search, spoke to SA
Day 2 – 2007 Feb 13
Witnesses
Angela Schuster
Auto Trader Magazine, employed Teresa
Dawn Pliszka
Auto Trader Magazine, took SA booking
(Outside The Presence Of The Jury)
- Direct Examination [KK] [59]
- Cross-Examination [DS] [61]
- Redirect Examination [KK] [63]
- Examination By The Court [64]
(In The Presence Of The Jury)
Curtis Drumm
Manitowoc airport, pilot of aerial search 4th November
Steven Schmitz
Advertised car in Auto Trader, visited by Teresa 31st October
Joellen Zipperer
Son Jason advertised car in Auto Trader, visited by Teresa 31st October
Wife of George Zipperer.
- Direct Examination [KK] [128]
- Cross-Examination [DS] [136]
- Redirect Examination [KK] [151]
- Recross-Examination Strang [153]
Ryan Hillegas
Ex boyfriend of Teresa, involved in search
Pamela Sturm
Cousin of Teresa, found RAV4 at Avery Yard 5th November
Day 3 – 2007 Feb 14
Witnesses
Nicole Sturm
Daughter of Pam Sturm, found RAV4 at Avery Yard 5th November
Bobby Dassey
Nephew of SA, lived in trailer next door
Son of Barb Janda, brother of Blaine and Brendan
- Direct Examination [KK] [33]
- Motions For Mistrial [67]
- Direct Examination [KK] [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
Day 4 – 2007 Feb 15
Witnesses
Bobby Dassey
Nephew of SA, lived in 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 [KK] [52]
- Cross-Examination [DS] [86]
- Redirect Examination [KK] [110]
- Recross-Examination [DS] [113]
Deputy Peter O’Connor
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department, Patrol Division
First LE at Avery Yard after discovery of RAV4, Nov 5
- Direct Examination [KK] [117]
- Cross-Examination [DS] [124]
- Redirect Examination [KK] [136]
- Recross-Examination [DS] [138]
Sergeant Jason Orth
Patrol Sergeant, Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department
First LE to make contact with Pamela Sturm after discovery of RAV4, Nov 5
Deputy Inspector Todd Hermann
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department, Patrol Lieutenant November 2005
Involved in identification of RAV4, Nov 5
Day 5 – 2007 Feb 16
Witnesses
Julie Cramer
Dog handler, Great Lakes Search and Rescue Canine
Part of search of Avery Yard, Nov 5
- Direct Examination [KK] [5]
- Cross-Examination [DS] [28]
- Redirect Examination [KK] [60]
- Recross-Examination [DS] [62]
Special Agent Thomas Fassbender
Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation
Co-Lead Investigator in the murder of Teresa halbach
- Direct Examination [KK] [63]
- Cross-Examination [JB] [134]
- Redirect Examination [KK] [208]
- Recross-Examination [JB] [218]
- Further Redirect Examination [KK] [221]
William Brandes, Jr.
Volunteer Fireman, Brillion Fire Department
Found number plates of RAV4, Nov 8
Trooper Cindy Paine
Wisconsin State Patrol
Part of search which found RAV4 licence plates, Nov 8
- Direct Examination [KK] [235]
Day 6 – 2007 Feb 19
Witnesses
John Ertl
DNA Analysis Unit, Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
Investigated RAV4 as part of Field Response Team, involved in removal Nov 5
- Direct Examination [TF] [4]
- Cross-Examination [JB] [65]
- Redirect Examination [TF] [131]
- Recross-Examination [JB] [141]
Deputy David Siders
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department, Patrol Division
Discovered burn barrel containing mobile phone and camera, Nov 7
Sergeant William Tyson
Calumet County Sheriff’s Department
Responsible for security of RAV4, Nov 5
- Direct Examination [KK] [167]
Day 7 – 2007 Feb 20
Witnesses
Sergeant William Tyson
Calumet County Sheriff’s Department
Responsible for security of RAV4, Nov 5
Sergeant Andrew L. Colborn
Patrol Sergeant, Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department
Customer of Avery Salvage Yard
Inteviewed SA on Nov 3
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including SA trailer, Nov 5-8
Present for discovery of RAV4 key, Nov 8
- Direct Examination [KK] [64]
- Cross-Examination [DS] [141]
- Redirect Examination [KK] [212]
- Recross-Examination [DS] [215]
Lieutenant James Lenk
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department
Interviewed SA on Nov 4
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including SA trailer, Nov 5-8
Found RAV4 key, Nov 8
- Direct Examination [KK] [216]
Day 8 – 2007 Feb 21
Witnesses
Lieutenant James Lenk
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department
Interviewed SA on Nov 4
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including SA trailer, Nov 5-8
Found RAV4 key, Nov 8
- Direct Examination [KK] [5]
- Cross-Examination [DS] [19]
- Redirect Examination [KK] [108]
- Recross-Examination [DS] [116]
Detective Dave Remiker
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department
Interviewed Zipperer family Nov 3
Interviewed SA on Nov 4
Confirmed RAV4 was Teresa’s, Nov 5
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including SA trailer, Nov 5-6
Searched SA trailer and garage Mar 1-2
Present for discovery of bullet fragment in garage Mar 2
Lieutenant Dan Kucharski
Patrol Division, Calumet County Sheriff’s Department
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including SA trailer, Nov 5-8
Present for discovery of RAV4 key, Nov 8
- Direct Examination [KK] [222]
Day 9 – 2007 Feb 22
Witnesses
Deputy Daniel Kucharski
Patrol Division, Calumet County Sheriff’s Department
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including SA trailer, Nov 5-8
Present for discovery of RAV4 key, Nov 8
Investigator Gary Steier
Special Investigator with the Calumet County Sheriff’s Department
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including SA trailer, Nov 5-12 & Mar 1-2
Present for discovery of bullet fragments Mar 1&2
Special Agent Kevin Heimerl
Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation
Involved in several searches of Avery Yard including SA trailer, Nov 5-12 & Mar 1-2
Involved in examination of debris from burnpit
Present for discovery of bullet fragments, Mar 1&2
- Direct Examination [KK] [148]
- Cross-Examination [JB] [181]
- Redirect Examination [KK] [201]
- Recross-Examination [JB] [203]
Day 10 – 2007 Feb 23
Witnesses
Katie Halbach
Teresa’s sister
Ronald L. Groffy
Forensic Imaging Specialist, Wisconsin State Crime Lab
Photographed and examined RAV 4, Nov 6
Sherry Culhane
Forensic Scientist, DNA Unit, Wisconsin State Crime Lab
Responsible for DNA testing in the case
- Direct Examination [NG] [82]
Day 11 – 2007 Feb 26
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 bloodstain expert
- Direct Examination [NG] [198]
Day 12 – 2007 Feb 27
Witnesses
Nick Stahlke
Forensic Scientist, Wisconsin State Crime Lab
Called as bloodstain expert
- Cross-Examination [DS] [10]
Blaine Dassey
Nephew of SA, lived in trailer next door
Son of Barb Janda, brother of Bobby and Brendan
- Direct Examination [KK] [52]
- Cross-Examination [DS] [82]
- Redirect Examination [KK] [104]
- Recross-Examination [DS] [107]
Robert Fabian
Friend of Earl Avery
Present at Avery Yard rabbit hunting Oct 31
Scott Tadych
Friend of Barb Janda
Present at Avery Yard Oct 31
Bobbie Dohrwardt
Team Leader, Technical Support Department, Cellcom
Gave testimony regarding cellphone records
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
Day 13 – 2007 Feb 28
Witnesses
Special Agent Tom Sturdivant
Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation
Involved in searches of Avery Yard, Nov 8 & 10
Present when first bone discovered by Jason Jost, Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Officer, Nov 8
Discovered bones in burnpit, Nov 8
Dr. Donald Simley
Dentist, Madison, Wisconsin
Provided services as forensic dentist examining burnpit evidence, Nov 9
Matched tooth found to Teresa from x-rays
Karen Halbach
Teresa’s Mother
- Direct Examination [KK] [99]
Dr. Leslie Eisenberg
Forensic Anthropologist
Examined bone fragments, Nov 10
Day 14 – 2007 March 1
Witnesses
Dr. Leslie Eisenberg
Forensic Anthropologist
Examined bone fragments, Nov 10
Curtis Thomas
Electronics Engineer, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Testified regarding burnt camera & mobile phone
- Direct Examination [KK] [52]
- Cross-Examination [JB] [73]
- Redirect Examination [KK] [79]
- Recross-Examination [JB] [80]
William Newhouse
Firearm and Toolmark Examiner, Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
- Direct Examination [TF] [82]
- Cross-Examination [JB] [119]
- Redirect Examination [TF] [171]
- Recross-Examination [JB] [181]
Day 15 – 2007 March 2
Witnesses
Kenneth Olson
Forensic Scientist, Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
Involved in the analysis of items found in burn barrel and skull fragments
- Direct Examination [TF] [4]
- Cross-Examination [JB] [31]
- Redirect Examination [TF] [35]
- Recross-Examination [JB] [35]
Dr. Jeffrey Jentzen
Medical Examiner, Milwaukee County
Involved in the analysis of the bone fragments
Day 16 – 2007 March 5
Witnesses
Dr. Marc Lebeau
Chief of the Chemistry Unit, FBI Laboratory
Tested blood in RAV4 for EDTA
Day 17 – 2007 March 6
Witnesses
Lynn Zigmunt
Clerk of Court for Manitowoc County
Testified regarding SA files from previous conviction
- Direct Examination [TF] [16]
- Cross-Examination [JB] [36]
- Redirect Examination [TF] [64]
- Recross-Examination [JB] [66]
Dr. Marc Lebeau
Chief of the Chemistry Unit, FBI Laboratory
Tested blood in RAV4 for EDTA
- Direct Examination [NG] [73]
- Cross-Examination [JB] [137]
- Redirect Examination [NG] [254]
- Recross-Examination [JB] [259]
Day 18 – 2007 March 7
Witnesses
Special Agent Rodney Pevytoe
Arson Bureau, Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation
Examined burn pit, Nov 10
- Direct Examination [TF] [5]
- Cross-Examination [DS] [40]
- Redirect Examination [TF] [88]
- Recross-Examination [DS] [92]
Michael Riddle
Latent Fingerprint & Footwear Examiner, Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
Examined RAV4 for fingerprints
- Direct Examination [TF] [95]
- Cross-Examination [JB] [119]
- Redirect Examination [TF] [146]
- Recross-Examination [JB] [148]
Anthony Joseph Zimmerman
Network Engineer, Cingular Wireless
Gave evidence regarding cell records and voicemail
Michael Daniel Halbach
Teresa’s Brother
Testimony 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 – 2007 March 8
Motions [5]
Witnesses
Lisa Buchner
School Bus Driver
Dropped off Brendan & Blaine, 31 October
John Leurquin
Propane Truck Driver
Present at Avery Road, 31 October
- Direct Examination [JB] [122]
- Cross-Examination [TF] [138]
- Redirect Examination [JB] [144]
- Recross-Examination [TF] [146]
- Re-Redirect Examination [JB] [147]
Roland Johnson
Owner of SA trailer, owner of guns found at trailer
Debra Kakatsch
Manitowoc County Coroner
Testified regarding not being involved in investigation
- Direct Examination [DS] [197]
Day 20 – 2007 March 9
Witnesses
Janine Arvizu
Laboratory Quality Auditor
Gave testimony regarding quality of Marc LeBeau’s EDTA testing of blood
- Direct Examination [JB] [5]
- Cross-Examination [NG] [65]
- Redirect Examination [JB] [96]
- Recross-Examination [NG] [103]
- Further Redirect [JB] [105]
Dr. Scott Fairgrieve
Chair of the Department of Forensic Science, Laurentian University, Ontario, Canada
Testimony regarding remains found in burn pit
- Direct Examination [DS] [107]
- Cross-Examination [TF] [156]
- Redirect Examination [DS] [189]
- Recross-Examination [TF] [194]
Investigator Mark Wiegert
Calumet County Sheriff’s Department
Co-Lead Investigator in the murder of Teresa halbach
- Direct Examination [DS] [196]
- Cross-Examination [KK] [199]
- Redirect Examination [DS] [202]
- Recross-Examination [KK] [204]
Day 21 – 2007 March 12
Court’s Decisions
- Fair Testing Motion [3]
- Motion To Suppress Multiple Searches [11]
- Motion To Dismiss All Charges Against The Defendant At Close Of State’s Case [16]
- Individual Voir Dire [25]
Defendant Waives Right To Testify [78]
Defense Rests [83]
Day 22 – 2007 March 13
Jury Instruction Conference (Jury Not Present)
Day 23 – 2007 March 14
Individual Voir Dire
- Laura Barber [3]
Instructions [8]
Closing Arguments
Peremptory Strikes
Day 24 – 2007 March 15
Closing Argument
- Attorney Dean Strang [5]
Rebuttal Argument
- Attorney Kenneth Kratz [54]
Final Instructions [119]
Alternate Juror
- Nancy Stienmetz [122]
Day 25 – 2007 March 16
Jury Request for materials [2]
Juror Dismissal Decision [4]
Jury Instructions [9]
Jury Request regarding Bobby Dassey’s testimony [15]
Day 26 – 2007 March 17
Juror Request To Review Sherry Culhane Testimony On Dna Results From Rifle [2]
Day 27 – 2007 March 18
Jury Decision [2]
Abreviations
Defendant
[SA] Steven Avery
Attorneys
[KK] Kenneth Kratz
[TF] Thomas Fallon
[NG] Norman Gahn
[DS] Dean Strang
[JB] Jerome Buting