Ep.127 Will the Menendez Brothers Be Set Free After 33 Years?
11/15/24 • 54 min
Colin and Russ discuss the cases of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989 in Los Angeles, CA. Colin and Russ talk about their original trials that led to their convictions, and why the case is back in the spotlight in 2024, and why they could have their life sentences reduced. Plus, a new game of Is This Legal and West Coast DCOTW contributed by Colin's mom. Check it out!
Colin and Russ discuss the cases of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989 in Los Angeles, CA. Colin and Russ talk about their original trials that led to their convictions, and why the case is back in the spotlight in 2024, and why they could have their life sentences reduced. Plus, a new game of Is This Legal and West Coast DCOTW contributed by Colin's mom. Check it out!
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