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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 and Jordan Zakarin
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Jason Corbett Hired Molly Martens as a Nanny. Their Whirlwind Romance Turned Deadly

Molly Martens and her dad were convicted in Jason’s 2015 death but have maintained the killing was in self-defense.

By Tyler Piccotti
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