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All About the Menendez Brothers

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The Menendez Brothers Claimed Abuse. Why They Killed Their Parents Is Still Debated

Lyle and Erik Menendez, who are now eligible for parole, say they murdered their parents in self-defense.

By Biography.com Editors

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Where Are the Menendez Brothers Now?

By Sara Kettler and Biography.com Editors

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A DA Recommends Resentencing for the Menendez Bros

By Colin McEvoy and Tyler Piccotti

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José Menendez: Perfectionist or Abusive Father?

By Tyler Piccotti

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Menudo Star Says José Menendez Assaulted Him

By Tyler Piccotti

erik menendez talks into a microphone while seated in a wooden paneled room, he wears a blue and white striped collared shirt with a black tie and holds his hands in front of his chest

Erik Menendez

lyle menendez sits on the witness stand in a wood paneled room, he wears a white sweater and a blue collared shirt, behind him is an american flag and a white bulletin board with a blurry photo of a woman

Lyle Menendez

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The Complicated Life of Kitty Menendez

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Who Is Dr. Jerome Oziel from the Menendez Case?

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The Story of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and Her Mother

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, who arranged for her mother’s murder in 2015, is now a first-time mom.

By Sara Kettler

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Manson Family Cult

three female members of the manson family sit inside a police vehicle with cars on the window

Where 9 Key Members of the Manson Family Are Today

Some Charles Manson followers have been released, like Leslie Van Houten, but others are still behind bars or have died.

By Colin McEvoy

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The Manson Family's 1969 Murder Victims

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The Murder of Sharon Tate

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Charles Manson and Dennis Wilson’s Odd Friendship

Charles Manson Photo

Charles Manson's Family Reveals They Were 'Not Surprised' After Learning He Was the Mastermind Behind the 1969 Murders

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Charles Manson

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Leslie Van Houten

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Susan Atkins

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Linda Kasabian

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The Life and Crimes of Ted Bundy

The notorious serial killer victimized at least 20 women in the 1970s.

accused murderer theodore bundy stares out at the photographer during the second day of jury selection in his murder trial in miami, fla, on june 27, 1979 bundy is accused in the bludgeoning deaths of two chi omega sorority sisters in tallahassee, jan 15, 1978 ap photo

Ted Bundy Killings: A Timeline of His Twisted Reign of Terror

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Inside Ted Bundy’s Disturbing Childhood

Ted Bundy

How Ted Bundy’s Education Facilitated His Career as a Serial Killer

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Meet Elizabeth Kloepfer, Ted Bundy’s Ex-Girlfriend

Ted Bundy

How Ted Bundy Helped Catch the Green River Killer

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Jeffrey Dahmer

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Israel Keyes

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Richard Ramirez

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H.H. Holmes

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Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman photo via Getty Images

Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera

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Whitey Bulger

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Pablo Escobar

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John Gotti

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Elizabeth Holmes

Frank Abagnale

Frank Abagnale

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Charles Ponzi

Charles Ponzi

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erik menendez talks into a microphone while seated in a wooden paneled room, he wears a blue and white striped collared shirt with a black tie and holds his hands in front of his chest

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james w. lewis is escorted through boston's logan airport after being released from the federal correctional institution in oklahoma on friday october 13, 1995. lewis served more than 12 years for attempting to extort money from the makers of the tylenol during the 1982 cyanide tampering murders. seven people were killed by cyanide tainted extra tylenol capsules purchased from drug stores and groceries in the chicago area in 1982. the killer was never identified. lewis was a prime suspect but was never charged with the deaths. woman behind lewis is unidentified. (ap photo/charles krupa)

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erik and lyle menendez stand outside a home and stare at the camera, the front door is open, erik wears a jacket over a tshirt with shorts, lyle wears a tshirt with pants

Where Are the Menendez Brothers Now?