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Her spiraling addiction helped turn her into a killer — and a murder victim
For years, Jeff Sharp often relied on the same refrain when he came upon an addict. It usually involved an expletive and a blunt question: Why do you keep doing it?. Back then, more than two decades ago, Sharp — a detective with the Seattle Police Department’s gang unit — was on a bike patrolling high-drug use areas. Then, he was in an anti-crime unit focused on narcotics and fugitive apprehension.
Erik and Lyle Menendez Were Surprised They Weren’t Immediate Suspects in Parents’ Murders
More than three decades after the brutal murder of their parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez, Erik and Lyle open up about the aftermath, saying they were shocked to not immediately be considered suspects. “The gunpowder residue was all over our hands … There were gun shells in my car,” Erik,...
Inside The Menendez House of Horrors: Eerie Photos Show Crime Scene TODAY — 35 Years After Murderous Brothers Pumped Rounds From Two 12-Gauge Shotguns Into Parents
The Menendez family home, nestled in the heart of ritzy Beverly Hills, was once a symbol of wealth and privilege — but the residence became notorious for the gruesome murders of José and Kitty Menendez. In the sensational double homicide that horrified the nation, the Spanish-style mansion was the grisly scene where the husband and wife were brutally gunned down by their own sons, Lyle and Erik Menendez, over 25 years ago.The opulent residence, previously owned by celebrities like Prince and Elton John, became a haunting reminder of a chilling family tragedy that would dominate headlines and courtroom dramas for...