Episode 188

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3rd Jul 2025

The Avery Trial: Episode 3 - Teresa's Brother Testifies & The Search Begins

True Crime Documentary

 

In this episode of Beach House 34, we dive into the first witness called by the state in Steven Avery’s murder trial: Michael Halbach, the younger brother of Teresa Halbach.

We’ll walk through Mike’s testimony, hear about Teresa’s routines, her photography business, her car, and the early days of the search. But we also hit a few red flags—exhibit confusion, awkward phrasing, and a clunky presentation by Ken Kratz.

Meanwhile, Dean Strang steps up for the defense and starts laying the groundwork for something deeper. Stick around. It’s just getting started.

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0:00 - Welcome Back + Episode 2 Recap


3:20 - State Calls Michael Halbach


37:40 - Dean Strang Cross-Examines: Teresa’s Independence


44:00 - Exhibit Confusion & Kratz’s Sloppy Execution


46:15 - Outro: What’s Coming Next + Content Warnings


 


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