Menendez Vs Monsters

Menendez Vs Monsters

Menendez vs. Monsters is where we break down the Netflix series on the Menendez brothers and compare it to the real-life case that gripped the world. Did the show stick to the facts, or did it take a few creative liberties? We’ll explore the true crime details, the courtroom drama, and the media storm, all with a fresh Aussie perspective. It’s a deep dive into fact vs. fiction.

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October 7, 2024 2 mins

Menendez vs. Monsters is where we break down the Netflix series on the Menendez brothers and compare it to the real-life case that gripped the world. Did the show stick to the facts, or did it take a few creative liberties? We’ll explore the true crime details, the courtroom drama, and the media storm, all with a fresh Aussie perspective. It’s a deep dive into fact vs. fiction.

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August 20th, 1989: Kitty and José Menendez were shot dead in their own home while watching a James Bond movie.

We know the facts of how it happened, but how has Hollywood scripted this tragedy, and how does it compare to the real testimony from that night?

 

 

In this podcast, we’ve included small excerpts from the 1993 trial, courtesy of Court TV. If you’d like to view the entire trial, you can follow them here

 

 

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October 20, 2024 23 mins

Content Warning: **This podcast discusses topics of child exploitation and alleged abuse. Listener discretion is advised.**

It’s the most asked question about the case: Were Lyle and Erik really abused, and who are the real monsters?

In this episode, we hear both sides of the story and ask the crucial question: Who are the real monsters—Lyle and Erik, or their parents, Kitty and José?

In this podcast, we’ve included small excerpts ...

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October 20, 2024 21 mins

Cliff Gardner is the lawyer leading the charge to have Lyle and Erik Menendez released from prison.

In this episode, we speak with Cliff about the new compelling evidence that could help secure their release, why he thinks public interest has resurfaced after more than 30 years, and whether he believes the Netflix specials and social media movement have helped or harmed their chances.

 

In this podcast, we’ve included small excerpt...

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October 27, 2024 21 mins

So why, after 34 years, has this case returned to mainstream media? TV shows, specials, podcasts, and Reddit threads are all buzzing with renewed interest. 

In this episode, we explore why this is happening and what new evidence Lyle and Erik’s lawyer, Cliff Gardner, will rely on in their bid to get them released.

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October 31, 2024 21 mins

When Lyle Menendez was just a young teenager, he wrote an essay in school that was far from typical for a young boy. In this episode, Lyle and Erik’s lawyer discusses the significance of that essay and why it plays a critical role in their fight for freedom.

We also provide a real-time update on the case and the latest reactions. 

 

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November 5, 2024 19 mins

In the last few weeks, a lot has happened in the case of the Menendez brothers. In this episode, we bring you the latest updates on the case and insights from their attorney, Cliff Gardner, as a new bid for their freedom takes shape.

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November 19, 2024 15 mins

It seemed like smooth sailing for the brothers' team. The DA had recommended a resentencing and supported a clemency bid for the brothers to the Governor. But everything has changed. In this episode, we bring you the latest updates.

 

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November 20, 2024 2 mins

An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny.

Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick.

The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now i...

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December 10, 2024 6 mins

Ten years ago, on December 15, 2014, a gunman stormed a Sydney café, taking 18 hostages in a harrowing ordeal that shook the nation.

Over the next 17 hours, the siege ended with the terrorist being shot dead, the tragic loss of two innocent lives, and a scar left on Australia's heart.

Louisa Hope and her mother entered the Lindt Café that morning, unknowingly walking into a nightmare that would leave them wheeled out on stretchers,...

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