The State of California vs. The Menendez Brothers
by ABIGAIL HULS
1. Evidence
1.1. Experts Evidence for Defense: Accounts from Cano, Goodreau and Elsaminia. Aswell as, Lyle's sexual abuse claim.
1.2. Experts Evidence for Prosecution: the boy's interest in money and dream to start a group related to the 'Billionare Boys Club'. The spending spree the boys had. The testimony from their bodygaurd. The documents found planning an escape.
2. Jury Verdict: Guilty
3. I agree with the jury's choice. I was convunced because th boys seemed very suspicious and the Defense's evidence is mainly justifying their actions, not proof that they didn't commint the crime.
4. Victims: Jose Menedez (Father) and Mary Menedez (Mother)
5. Crime: Shotgun murders of parents
5.1. According to Prosecution: 1st degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder
5.2. According to Defense: to retaliate for the abuse from their father
6. Accused/Perpetrator: Joseph Menedez and Erik Menedez (children of victims and brothers)
6.1. Motive: "to escape from parental abuse" and to gain their parent's wealth