This is one of the most sensational crimes ever to explode in Hollywood.

In 1989, Beverly Hills police found Jose and Kitty Menendez gun down in their mansion.

And the killers, their two sons.

Why did you kill your parents?

Because we were afraid.

But were Lyle and Eric cold-blooded murderers or victims no one believed?

I'm Slicia Stanton and my new series on the Menendez Brothers is out now.

Listen to truer crime wherever you get your podcasts.

Before we begin, just a trigger warning.

The following episode does include mentions of graphic physical violence and suicide,

so please listen with care.

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you understand? All, all right.

On June 17th, 2013, almost two months after Chip Northup and Claudia Mopin were found dead inside the safety of their bedroom, investigators asked the police officer who worked at Daniel

Marsh's school to bring the teenager into the station.

You have the right for me in silent? Do you understand? Yes. Anything you say

is against you in court, do you understand? Yep. Daniel would be questioned alone. Even though

he had just turned 16, California law states that minors can be questioned without parents present if law enforcement has reasonable belief that they were involved in a crime.

At no point did Daniel request his parents' presence. When the officer read him as Miranda rights, Daniel waived his right to an attorney.

And then, Detective Ariel Panetta began the interview.

Daniel, I'll sit right here for you. I'm all right.

You get?

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