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Aug 2017
1h 18m

The Menendez Bros Finale

Emash Digital / Wondery
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This is the continuation and finale to the Menendez brothers murder saga. In episode one we covered the background of the family and the murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez. In episode two we cover the arrest of Lyle and Erik Menendez and the circumstances around each arrest. Then we dive into the circus that was the trial of Lyle and Erik Menendez. Join Mik ... Show More
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