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Season 1 – Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murderers

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When a wealthy Beverly Hills couple was murdered in cold blood while watching TV in their living room, America was shocked... but it was only the beginning of the tragic story. When it was revealed that the culprits were their two beloved sons, a media circus and national obsession were born. This eight-episode drama series explores the dark secrets and untold revelations about the family, the murder and the real-life trial that captured the country's imagination for nearly a decade. After all, everyone knows who did it, but one question still remains... why.

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Outstanding performance from Edie Falco just rock solid! You can tell her heart and soul went into this role. You can tell Dick Wolf and the production team put their hearts into this story as well. The layers of the story are so deep and well told for this intricate story of the Menendez brothers. Gus Halper’s emotions are so convincing you would think it was Eric himself. Just a good job from everyone. If you’re even the slightest bit fond of this story and you’re wondering if you should give it a watch? Yes! The answer is yes. 8.5/10

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/14/23

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With real trial footage, and a host!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cool beans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Edie Falco

Leslie Abramson

Heather Graham

Judalon Smyth

Miles Gaston Villanueva

Lyle Menendez

Gus Halper

Erik Menendez

Carlos Gomez

Jose Menendez

Lolita Davidovich

Kitty Menenedez

Episode 1

Aired Sep 26, 2017

Episode 1

After the Menendez parents are found murdered, the eldest son, Lyle, maintains a stoic appearance, while his younger brother, Erik, is grief-stricken; evidence suggests Lyle and Erik may be guilty; a defense attorney takes an interest in the case.

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Episode 2

Aired Oct 3, 2017

Episode 2

Detectives Zoeller and Linehan begin interviewing the brothers' friends and acquaintances; Erik makes a shocking confession to his psychologist; Abramson learns more about the Menendez family dynamics and makes a move to represent the brothers.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 10, 2017

Episode 3

With Lyle and Erik in custody for suspicion of murder, defense attorney Abramson works tirelessly to understand what could drive two young men to commit such a crime; the prosecution tries to get tapes from Lyle and Erik's psychology sessions.

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Episode 4

Aired Oct 17, 2017

Episode 4

Erik and Lyle begin to reveal details of the psychological and sexual abuse they suffered at the hands of their parents; Leslie makes a case for Dr. Oziel's tapes to be thrown out of court; Pam Ferrero faces increased pressure from the DA's office.

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Episode 5

Aired Oct 24, 2017

Episode 5

A heightened level of public scrutiny emerges when Judge Weisberg allows the proceedings to be broadcast on television; the questionable ethics and motives of a star witness threaten his credibility; Leslie struggles with personal demons.

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Episode 6

Aired Oct 31, 2017

Episode 6

The jury hears the brothers testify in court for the first time; Leslie makes a surprising move after Judge Weisberg approves the unsealing of the brothers' confession tapes; closing arguments are made, and the verdict is left for the jury.

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Episode 7

Aired Nov 7, 2017

Episode 7

Lyle and Erik's juries' both struggle to reach a unanimous decision; Garcetti tries to counteract the declining public perception of the justice system; Judge Weisberg's performance in the trial comes under intense media scrutiny.

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Episode 8

Aired Nov 14, 2017

Episode 8

A second trial gets underway with Barry Levin joining the defense team; political collusion reaches an apex; Judge Weisberg disallows Lyle and Erik's family members to testify; Leslie learns revealing information about Jose and Kitty's childhoods.

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