48 Hours S37E21 — The Menendez Brothers' Fight for Freedom

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48 Hours•Season 37•Episode 21

The Menendez Brothers' Fight for Freedom

7.7/10 · 23 votesMar 2, 202441 min

Ranked #2 of 33 in Season 37•+0.5 vs season avg

The Menendez brothers were given life sentences for gunning down their own parents. Now they’re hoping new evidence could reopen the case. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.

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Episode Summary

"The Menendez Brothers' Fight for Freedom" is episode 21 of 48 Hours season 37. It scored 7.7/10 from 23 votes, ranking #2 of 33 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on March 2, 2024.

Next: E22 · The Monica Sementilli Affair Best of Season 37