2015 American true crime documentary series Making a Murderer is an American true crime documentary television series written and directed by Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos. The show tells the story of Steven Avery, a man from Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, who served 18 years in prison (1985–2003) after his wrongful conviction for the sexual assault and attempted murder of Penny Beerntsen. He was later charged with and convicted of the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach. The connected story is that of Avery's nephew Brendan Dassey, who was accused and convicted as an accessory in the murder of Halbach. 324,318 views on January 6, 2016 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: Steven Avery, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kangaroo, Thermonuclear weapon. Wiki link