144. Brutal Brothers & Sinister Sisters
Today we explore the concept of siblings that commit horrific crimes of murder. We cover the wide range of factors that can bring family members together in violence, as well as the various theories around this phenomenon and review a few of the most egregious examples that include the murdering Twins of Conyers, Georgia, The Wichita Horror Brothers, and The Irish Scissor Sisters. And yes, we will discuss the recent discussions about the Menendez Brothers.
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