The Ben Shapiro Show New Series ‘Convicting a Murderer’ Exposes Media Manipulation
Sep 9, 2023
A new docuseries revisits the controversial murder trial of Steven Avery, challenging the narrative presented in 'Making a Murderer.' It highlights how selective evidence was used to shape public perception and emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing media portrayals. The discussion covers deceptive editing techniques that influenced viewers' opinions on guilt and innocence. Listeners are urged to critically analyze how true crime narratives can manipulate emotions and perceptions.
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Avery's Story
- Stephen Avery was wrongfully convicted of a crime he didn't commit.
- Later, he was accused of another murder, but Netflix's "Making a Murderer" portrayed him as innocent, omitting key evidence.
Deceptive Editing
- "Making a Murderer" used deceptive editing to manipulate viewers' perceptions.
- They misrepresented police responses and omitted crucial details about Brendan Dassey's involvement.