In cases of abuse victims killing their abusers, the law grapples with justice. From Francine Hughes' fiery retribution to Gypsy Rose Blanchard's plea for mercy, each case tests the limits of understanding trauma and self-defense.

Advocates for Lyle and Erik Menendez, who murdered their parents in 1989, recently initiated a petition to Governor Gavin Newsom to free the siblings. After more than 30 years behind bars, is there any chance they will walk out of prison?

On A&E's 'Court Cam, surveillance cameras captured some extraordinary moments. As viewers await Season 2, here's a glimpse at 10 startling courtroom moments from some of the nation's most riveting high-profile cases.

On August 20, 1989, brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez killed their wealthy parents, Jose and Kitty, with a shotgun in their Beverly Hills home. Upon the 30 year anniversary of the murders, we take a look back on the most memorable moments from the intriguing double-murder trial.

Journalist Robert Rand speaks with A&E True Crime about what really spurred the Menendez murders, Erik and Lyle's reunion behind bars and why he thinks they should be released from prison.

In an exclusive excerpt from 'The Menendez Murders,' journalist Robert Rand tells of the unlikely friendship between Lyle and Erik Menendez with the football star while all were being held on murder charges, and the personal conversations they had with the celebrity about his fears.

Over 20 years later, Dr. Stuart Hart, a child psychologist and expert defense witness in the trials of Erik and Lyle Menendez for the 1989 shotgun murder of their parents, still believes the brothers were abused.