Menendez V. Terhune Case Study

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The therapy sessions were given to the brothers soon after the deaths of their parents. According to the Menendez v. Terhune Journal (2005) “Chief suggested to Erik and Lyle that they need to find a psychologist. In January of 1989, Dr. Oziel prepared a report regarding his therapeutic relationship with and evaluation of Erik, which Chief submitted to the juvenile court. The Menendez brothers continued meeting on a professional basis with Dr. Oziel. On their met with Dr. Oziel during September, October, and November of 1989” Menendez v. Terhune (2005) Dr. Oziel began to think that the brothers had something to do with their parents murders though neither of the brothers confessed to doing so. Menendez v. Terhune (2005), stated that “eventually

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