Episode
Dateline: The Menendez Brothers: Chance at Freedom
Overview
Latest developments and new interviews in the high-profile murder trial of Lyle and Erik Menendez; a scripted show reignites public interest in the case.
Details
- Series
- Dateline
- Season
- Season 33
- Episode
- Episode 7
- Air date
- 2024-11-08
- Runtime
- 84 min
Episode context
The Menendez Brothers: Chance at Freedom is Episode 7 in Season 33 of Dateline. It aired on 2024-11-08. The runtime is 84 min.
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