Background of the Case

In 1989, the brutal double homicide of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills home garnered significant media attention due to the family's wealth and the nature of the crime. Eric and Lyle Menendez, the couple's sons, were initially suspects because of their extravagant spending spree shortly after the murders, which raised suspicions about their motives. The brothers ultimately confessed to the killings during therapy sessions, leading to a high-profile trial filled with sensational allegations. Prosecutors claimed that their motive was greed, fearing the loss of a substantial inheritance, while the defense presented a narrative of long-term sexual abuse by their father as a reason for the murders.