The Menendez-Brothers-Murders

The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, were convicted of the 1989 murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills mansion. Initially, suspicion didn't fall on the brothers, as they claimed to have found their parents shot dead in a home invasion. However, their lavish spending after the murders raised questions, leading to a closer investigation. During the trial, the brothers claimed they endured years of abuse from their father, which they argued pushed them to commit the crime in self-defense. Despite conflicting views on their motivations, both were sentenced to life in prison without parole, sparking ongoing public interest and debate over their actions and the impact of alleged family trauma.