Steven Avery Jr.’s Childhood
Steven Avery Jr. was born to parents Steven Avery and Lori Dassey. He grew up in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, with his siblings Bill Avery, Rachel Avery, and Jenny Avery. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother later remarried Peter Dassey. Steven Jr. also has a half-brother, Brendan Dassey, from his mother’s second marriage.
Growing up, Steven Jr. was close to his family, especially his grandfather Allan Avery and grandmother Dolores Avery. He also had aunts and uncles who were a big part of his life, including his aunt Barb Tadych and uncles Earl Avery and Charles Avery.
Parents
Steven Jr.’s father, Steven Avery, gained national attention in 2005 when he was wrongfully convicted of rape and attempted murder. He was exonerated in 2003 after serving 18 years in prison, but just two years later, he was charged with the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach. Steven Avery is currently serving life in prison without parole for Halbach’s murder.
Lori Dassey, Steven Jr.’s mother, was married to Steven Avery from 1982 to 1988. She later married Peter Dassey and had two more children, Bill and Rachel, and a third child, Jenny, with Steven Avery. Lori has been a strong supporter of Steven Avery and has been featured in the Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer.”
Siblings
In addition to Brendan Dassey, Steven Jr. has three siblings from his mother’s side: Bill Avery, Rachel Avery, and Jenny Avery. Bill Avery is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and has been an advocate for his father’s innocence. Rachel Avery is a nurse and has also spoken out in support of her father. Jenny Avery keeps a low profile and has not been involved in the public discussions about her family.
Children
There is no information available about whether Steven Jr. has any children of his own.
Aunt
Barb Tadych, Steven Jr.’s aunt, is the sister of Steven Avery’s ex-wife, Lori Dassey. Barb is married to Scott Tadych, who was initially a suspect in the murder of Teresa Halbach. Barb and Scott were featured prominently in “Making a Murderer” and have been supportive of Steven Avery.
Grandparents
Steven Jr. was close to his grandparents, Allan and Dolores Avery. Allan passed away in 2018, and Dolores passed away in 2021. They were both strong supporters of Steven Avery and believed in his innocence.
Uncles
Steven Jr. has two uncles: Earl Avery and Charles Avery. Earl was also a suspect in the Halbach murder investigation but was never charged. Charles is an author who has written several books, including “The Islanders: An Introduction” and “The Improbable City.”
Steven Avery Jr.’s Career And Achievements
There is no public information available about Steven Jr.’s career or achievements.
More About Steven Avery Jr.
While Steven Avery Jr. has largely stayed out of the public eye, his family’s experiences have been the subject of much media attention. The Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer” has brought renewed attention to Steven Avery’s case and the criminal justice system. Despite the controversy surrounding his family, Steven Jr. has remained close to his relatives and continues to support his father’s claims of innocence.
