U.S. Supreme Court to consider Brendan Dassey's appeal on Thursday

Andy Thompson | USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Show Caption Hide Caption Life of Teresa Halbach A look at the short life of Teresa Halbach, who disappeared at age 25. Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey are appealing their convictions for killing Halbach and disposing of her body.

WASHINGTON D.C. - The U.S. Supreme Court's consideration of Brendan Dassey's appeal — originally set for last week — will now take place later this week.

The website for the court posted a notice Monday that Dassey's petition for review will be "distributed for conference" on Thursday. The high court will not announce its decision on that day, but could release its ruling on Dassey's request the following Monday.

Four justices must vote to grant the petition for Dassey's appeal to be heard by the entire high court.

Dassey and his uncle, Steven Avery, were convicted in 2007 of killing 25-year-old photographer Teresa Halbach, and their cases were featured in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer." Both are appealing their convictions.