Shocking Twist: The Untold Criminal Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez

For those Netizens who are conversant with criminal headlines as far back as the 90s, then you probably know about the story that in Beverly Hills, two brothers killed their parents, José and Kitty Menendez. 

It still rings loud bells in the ears of those who hear about the Weird Brothers, as the crime is regarded as one of the most agonizing and shocking stories of contemporary criminal justice: from privilege and riches to a life filled with sorrow. 

Getting To Know The Menendez Brothers. 

Lyle and Erik Menendez were born in 1968 and 1970, respectively, into an affluent Beverly Hills family. Their father, José, was a popular entertainment executive, while their mother, Kitty, was a full-time housewife.

 The case hit the headlines in 1989 when the two brothers attacked, stabbed, and strangled their parents to death, to which they claimed to be bullied by their parents for so many years. 

Subsequently, in 1996, they were both convicted of committing murder and even as of the time of writing this report, the brothers are still in two different federal prisons for life without any hope of parole.

Sexual Harassment Scandal and An Unbelievable Defense

During the trial, the brothers had a swift turn in their bid to defend their crime and changed their defense to claim that they had killed their parents because they had been molested sexually, physically, and emotionally by their father. 

Their lawyers said that the brothers were bullied by their father and that the murders were a culmination of years of abuse. But as the defense said, the prosecution portrayed them as selfish incompetent sons who wanted the share of the inheritance. 

Netizens Reactions To The Crime Case. 

As the news of the brothers involved in this criminal act resurfaced online, Netizens could not help but question the authenticity of their claims. 

Known for their great wealth and affluence, many believe that there is a high tendency that the two brothers were just a reckless duo in search of how to accumulate the wealth of their parents.