The State of California vs. The Menendez Brothers

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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