Court-record case guide · Wisconsin
Teresa Halbach
Last seen alive on Halloween 2005.
Teresa was a 25-year-old photographer. Wisconsin’s Court of Appeals states that she was believed last seen taking vehicle photographs at Avery Auto Salvage on October 31, 2005.
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What is verified
A photography appointment
The court opinion says Avery called Auto Trader to arrange for Teresa to photograph a vehicle at the salvage yard.
October 31, 2005
The opinion places Teresa’s final known work at the property on Halloween and identifies her as 25 years old.
A court-tested outcome
Steven Avery was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide. The Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment.
About the Halloween connection: Halloween is the date of Teresa’s final known appointment. The cited court record does not describe a costume, party, or Halloween-related activity.
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