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David Beach

Searcher who spoke with Steven Avery while looking for Teresa Halbach.

AppearedSteven Avery
46 lines·5 proceedings·3 mentions

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David Beach testified in Steven Avery's 2007 trial about searching for his missing cousin Teresa Halbach with his sister on November 4. At Avery Salvage Yard, Beach spoke with Avery, whom he did not know at the time. Beach said Avery told him Halbach had visited around 2 p.m. to photograph a vehicle behind the office garage and confirmed Beach's description of her and what she drove.

On cross-examination, Beach described how the search began after his family called and how he and his sister drove north from Mishicot. Questioning also addressed Avery's manner, his account of Halbach's visit, and the reported direction of the RAV4's departure.

Trial Record (5)

AverySteven AveryFeb 12, 2007 โ€“ Mar 18, 2007Called by prosecution

In Steven Avery's 2007 trial, David Beach testified about searching for Teresa Halbach and speaking with Avery at the salvage yard. He recounted Avery's account of Halbach's visit and answered cross-examination about the circumstances of their encounter.

Day 1

DirectDavid Beach โ€” DirectDavid BeachKenneth R. Kratz3highlights19lines spoken

Summary

David Beach described searching for Teresa Halbach's vehicle and recounted what Steven Avery told him about her visit to the salvage yard.

Highlights (3)

testimony highlightBeach says he and his sister Sarah searched for Halbach's Toyota and went to Avery Salvage Yard.Open in transcript →
testimony highlightBeach identifies Avery as the second person he spoke with at the yard and recounts Avery saying Halbach had been there around 2 p.m. to photograph a vehicle.Open in transcript →
testimony highlightBeach says Avery confirmed his description of Halbach, her vehicle, and her reason for visiting.Open in transcript →

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