The Innocent Killer

A True Story of a Wrongful Conviction and Its Astonishing Aftermath

By: Michael Griesbach

Narrated by: Johnny Heller

In The Innocent Killer, Michael Griesbach tells the story of one of the nation's most notorious wrongful convictions, that of Steven Avery, a Wisconsin man who spent 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. But two years after he was exonerated of that crime and poised to reap millions in his wrongful conviction lawsuit, Steven Avery was arrested for the exceptionally brutal murder of Teresa Halbach, a freelance photographer who had gone missing several days earlier. The "innocent man" had turned into a cold-blooded killer. Or had he?

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Critic reviews

"This book is a gripping read, spiraling readers from one emotion to another." ( Library Journal)

I innocent murderer

I have read both of his books and think they're outstanding now I know both Brendan and Steve are right where they belong

great book

This book gives a very good storyline of all that has happened in all of the case history of Avery and many of the injustices done. It leaves the decision of this last case up to the reader after all case history is brought forward.

Interesting Plot, Could have been a little better

A very interesting case! Although the story itself along with all the pieces of the puzzle are intriguing the pace of the book is rather inconsistent making it at times a frustrating read. The author beats many cases to death while doesn't go into near enough detail for others. Still a good story if you have the time.

amazing

I loved this book. the narrator does an amazing job, and the writer wrote the story beautufully. It pulls you in and doesn't let go until the last word.

Excellent Book

Very interesting subject coming from someone who was there. If you’re into true crime this is quite a story.

The cops version of making a murderer

Although I don’t agree with the author it was informative to some parts of the case and was well written. The man reading did very well

False information

What disappointed you about The Innocent Killer?

This author didn't provided any information, just a bunch of accusations without supporting evidence.

Would you ever listen to anything by Michael Griesbach again?

No.

Would you be willing to try another one of Johnny Heller’s performances?

Sure.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Anger

Any additional comments?

This book should be pulled due to the inaccurate information.

Disappointing at BEST...

I have watched the Netflix docu-series. I've poured over the trial documents from both the Avery/Dassey cases. I was hoping that Mr Griesbach would offer a fair representation of the evidence in the Teresa Halbach murder rather than spewing the false account by his colleagues the Wisconsin State Prosecutors. I've never written a review on here or asked for a book return on Audibles satisfaction guarantee. This book was a 'novel' at best and such a disappointment! Spend your credit elsewhere.