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Convicted murderer Steven Avery writes 'I am fighting for my life'

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Posted at 8:34 PM, Jun 12, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-12 21:34:54-04

MILWAUKEE — Kathleen Zellner, the attorney who represents convicted murderer Steven Avery, posted a tweet Wednesday that included a message from Avery.

Avery was convicted in the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach. He is serving a life sentence.

Zellner indicated that she visited Avery on Tuesday, and he provided the following message.

Here is the full text of Avery’s message to supporters:

“There are times that I feel like giving up. I’ve been in prison 34 years as an innocent man. THIS IS NOT JUSTICE. I was framed by Corrupt prosecutors, bad lawyers and crooked cops. I am fighting for my life. Can you hear me?

“I need all the public support you can give me. I will not give up if you do not give up on me.

“Thank you for your support. Truth wins.”

Steven Avery