The Menendez Brothers: Abuse and Justification

This chapter explores the motivations behind the Menendez brothers' actions, particularly during their trial where they claimed imperfect self-defense due to childhood abuse. It analyzes the emotional turmoil of their testimonies, the challenges faced by the defense, and the prosecution's arguments of premeditated murder. The chapter also details the retrials and differing juror opinions, culminating in the controversial verdict of life imprisonment.