Without debating any nuance, I am 61 and remember the case well. I worked in the news business then (not in the LA area) and we ran heavy coverage of the case and were fascinated by the televised trial. I had little sympathy for Lyle and Erik then though I believed some abuse was possible UNTIL I SAW THIS SHOW. Now, I am heartbroken at what they had to deal with and totally understand why they did it. The show did that for me. I think people who watched the show knowing more about the case do not appreciate how sympathetic they came off to someone who previously thought they were essentially guilty of a crime. The show has made me think that whole case was a gross miscarriage of justice, especially the second trial.

They were 18 and 21 and victims of such abuse. That was made pretty clear to me, regardless of whatever artistic license it took. I do not think I even want to watch the documentary coming out because it will be too depressing. They should be freed immediately.