As a seasoned collector of basketball trading cards with a penchant for true crime documentaries, I must say the recent sale of a Mark Jackson card featuring the Menendez brothers has left me both bewildered and amused. It’s not every day you stumble upon a piece of memorabilia that carries such an intriguing and dark history.
For hardened NBA fans, hoops trading cards have been part of the fun for years. But one featuring the Menendez brothers has sold for an eye-watering stack of cash.
In an unusual connection, the world of basketball and true crime documentaries were previously unrelated, but with the release of “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” these two worlds have become intertwined.
If you’re fond of them both, you may have stumbled upon an intriguing detail circulating on social platforms throughout the years – Mark Jackson’s trading card depicts his brothers, who are incarcerated for the homicide of their parents, seated in the background.
Due to the recently launched Netflix series, there’s been a significant surge in popularity, as one of these collectibles fetched an astonishing $600. To put this into perspective, the very same collectible was only valued at 15 cents just five years back.
I recently opened ten packs of basketball cards from the early ’90s. The standout card for me was unfortunately a Mark Jackson one, where the Menendez brothers were pictured sitting courtside. Since the photo was taken, their parents had already been killed, although the brothers hadn’t been arrested yet.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) July 29, 2020
The recently set record is attributed to a purchase made on eBay, specifically on September 25th. Prior to that date, collectors had estimated the card’s value to be approximately $530 during the previous week.
If you’ve got one at home and consider selling it quickly for some emergency funds, pause before you proceed. Ebay is removing listings of these cards due to their association with a notorious murderer.
Despite this, there’s an intriguing backstory as to why they appear in the picture. If you’ve caught up with the recent television series, you’d be aware that a full year elapsed between the Menendez brothers’ murders and their subsequent arrest.
As I spun the dice in my gaming session, I couldn’t help but think about how I’d be living it up between rolls, thanks to some insurance cash. Part of that sweet loot? A front-row seat at the basketball court, soaking up all the action courtside.
Following the passing of their parents in March 1989, they attended a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden together.
It was thought the brothers spent a total of $700,000 during the year before their arrests.
After the airing of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Erik Menendez has publicly refuted the “glaring and obvious untruths” presented in the series.
Ryan Murphy, the creator, has since commented, “It’s intriguing that he’s made a statement without watching the series. It can be quite challenging to watch one’s own life portrayed on screen.
They are presently arguing their case while incarcerated, with a campaign established to release them, allowing for a “more balanced re-trial.
Currently streaming on Netflix: “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.” On October 7, a new documentary related to this case will be added to Netflix. Delve into insights from legal professionals regarding the case and discover what has become of Dr. Jerome Oziel.
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