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the letter from Erik Menendez to his cousin before the murders

the letter from Erik Menendez to his cousin before the murders

Attorneys representing Lyle and Erik Menendez, who are serving life in prison for the 1988 shooting deaths of their parents, are seeking to get their convictions overturned or have them be resentenced, citing new evidence in the case. A piece of that evidence is a letter written by Erik to his cousin Andy Cano in 1988, months […]

$15 Million Settlement Reached in Mallory Beach Boat Crash Lawsuit

$15 Million Settlement Reached in Mallory Beach Boat Crash Lawsuit

The wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the tragic 2019 boat crash that claimed the life of 19-year-old Mallory Beach has reached a $15 million settlement. This long-awaited resolution comes just weeks before the trial was scheduled to begin, bringing a close to a chapter that has captivated the nation and significantly impacted the Murdaugh family […]