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Podcast: The Grim Curriculum
Episode: Episode 128: The Menendez Brothers - Part 2
Description: After the murders, Lyle and Erik spent lavishly, using their parents' money, which raised suspicion. In 1990, Erik confessed to his therapist, Dr. Oziel, which ultimately led to their arrest. The defense team, led by Leslie Abramson, argued that the brothers killed their parents out of fear for their lives after years of abuse. The prosecution argued that the brothers killed their parents to inherit their fortune. At the end of two VERY different trials the brothers found themselves serving life without parole. We have a lot of thoughts on this case due to it's complicated and controversial story. <...