“I Was A Dick”: Making A Murderer’s Ken Kratz Has A Perfect Interview With An Ex-Daily Show Comedian

This post contains spoilers for Making A Murderer.

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Since Netflix’s latest docu-series Making A Murderer came out last month, former Wisconsin prosecutor Ken Kratz has been cast as a universally-reviled villain. It was his work for the state which led to a jury convicting Steven Avery and his 17-year-old nephew Brendan Dassey of the murder of Teresa Halbach. It was his decision to graphically recount details of an ongoing investigation (which may or may not have happened) that arguably tainted public perception of the accused. Then, just to top things off, the show ended with him resigning in disgrace after repeatedly sexually harassing clients (who were also survivors of domestic violence) over text.

"I hate this guy I hate this guy I hate this guy."– me, every four seconds while watching Ken Kratz #MakingAMurderer

— AlisonRosen (@AlisonRosen) January 13, 2016

I have never hated a human's voice more than Ken Kratz.????? #makingamurderer

— Lesley Murphy (@LesleyMurph) January 14, 2016

Now, in the face of widespread condemnation which ranges from light mockery to burning hatred, he’s made the odd choice to sit down for an interview for Gothamist with comedian Jena Friedman, a former field producer for The Daily Show. Ostensibly this is an attempt for him to win back even the slightest bit of public approval or at the very least some vague sympathy for the abuse he’s receiving, but instead it ends with Friedman insinuating he loves Nazis and possibly murdered a woman. Enjoy.

Best lines:

“I’m not Ted Bundy. I’m not nearly as charming as he is.”

“Do you think your lack of likability cock-blocked your case?”

“If you were to sext me, what adjectives would you use?”

“I was a dick.”

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