Additional evidence included a bullet, found in Avery's garage, that had Halbach's DNA. Avery was arrested, and while in jail he settled his civil suit for $400,000. Avery's Auto Salvage, in Manitowoc county, Wisconsin.8 Dec 2021
Did Steven Avery get any compensation?
Avery filed a civil lawsuit against Manitowoc County; its former sheriff, Thomas Kocourek; and its former district attorney, Denis Vogel, seeking to recover $36 million in damages stemming from his wrongful conviction. The suit was settled in February 2006 for $400,000 following his murder indictment.