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The Private Diary of Lyle Menendez

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The Private Diary of Lyle Menendez

By: Lyle Menendez
Narrated by: Lyle Menendez
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In August of 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez shot their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, to death—a cold-blooded act that shocked the nation. Seven years later, the brothers were convicted of murder, and both were sentenced to life in prison without parole. The brothers' first trial started a media frenzy and was filled with lurid details, but these never clearly explained why they killed their parents.

Now, catch a rare glimpse inside the mind of one of the most notorious murderers in American history. In Lyle's own voice, listeners can hear him as he speaks to Norma Novelli, with whom he corresponded for years. Listen as he divulges to Norma many never-before-shared secrets, and then decide for yourself what caused the Menendez brothers to commit their horrifying crime.

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There is no more information in this book than the trial. The only incite you'll receive from listening is that of novelli and o'donnell. I'd like those 3 hours of my life back.

Boring

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Do not even think for one minute that this book could explain more or it could be a smoking gun! This was a complete fizzle

Waste of time

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The fact that you get to hear his words FROM HIM are a killer- sorry, "far out" idea that I think is pretty cool. Although the biggest thing about this is that, it's hard to hear what he is saying over the phone, not a waste of time but you'll have to rewind a few parts from time to time.

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Don't let the sample fool you. Most of the book consists of recorded telephone conversations of an egotistical and self-deluded Lyle Menendez. There's very little analysis of them and they very quickly become tiring and monotonous. The pandering of his female subject is annoyingly sickening.

Save your money & your sanity

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I can’t even understand the audible. Definitely was not worth the credit I used. Don’t waste your time on it.

Boring

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