The infamous Beverly Hills mansion where Erik and Lyle Menendez brutally murdered their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in 1989 has become an unexpected tourist hotspot following the release of a Netflix docudrama that explores the case. Public interest in the Menendez brothers’ story has surged, driven by both the new documentary series and recent legal moves aiming to secure their early release. As a result, the residence, now privately owned, has attracted waves of curious visitors, sparking frustration among neighbors and prompting a flurry of calls to local police.
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Alex Murdaugh’s Bid for a New Trial Commences Amid Jury Tampering Allegations
by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park
The courtroom drama surrounding the case of former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh has entered a new chapter as a hearing to determine whether he should be granted a new murder trial is now underway. Murdaugh was convicted in March of last year for the murder of his wife and son.
The crux of the hearing revolves around allegations of jury tampering, with Murdaugh's defense team contending that the court clerk for Colleton County, Becky Hill, tampered with the jury during the trial. Hill, however, vehemently denies any inappropriate discussions with jurors.
In a surprising turn of events during. . .