The brutal murders of their parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez, thrust Lyle and Erik Menendez into the public eye, and it was then that the determined defense attorney Leslie Abramson began to consider their case.

In a startling disclosure to his psychiatrist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, Erik revealed a shocking truth. Meanwhile, Dr. Oziel's mistress, Judalon Smyth, provided the police with a crucial piece of information. Elsewhere, Leslie began to pursue repr…

Leslie Abramson and Jill Lansing found themselves grappling with the brothers’ intentions, a perplexing puzzle as the trial commenced. The District Attorney brought Judalon Smyth forward as a witness, an action that ignited a firestorm in t…

Following their confessions, Leslie and Jill turned their attention to gathering concrete proof of the abuse the brothers alleged had occurred at the hands of their parents. Leslie focused her efforts on attempting to exclude Dr. Oziel’s re…

Judge Weisberg permits the trial to be televised. Dr. Oziel’s reputation is questioned during his testimony. Leslie finds it difficult to convey the reasoning behind her defense of Lyle and Erik, particularly as she and her husband become i…

The brothers recounted years of suffering, their voices raw with pain. Judge Weisberg granted the request to release the audio recording of Lyle and Erik’s confession to Dr. Oziel. Following the final arguments, the jury retired to delibera…

With both Lyle and Erik's juries unable to reach a unanimous decision, Leslie finds a glimmer of hope in the prospect of a plea agreement with the District Attorney.

Following a hung jury in the initial trial, Barry Levin joins the defense team. Judge Weisberg tightens control during the second trial of the Menendez brothers. This is the season finale.