On a summer night in 1989, the world was shocked by the brutal murder of wealthy couple Jose and Kitty Menendez in their luxurious Beverly Hills home. In an instant, this perfect family turned into a horrific tragedy. But what was even more shocking was the perpetratorsâtheir own two children, Lyle and Eric. For years, society believed their motive was simply money and freedom, but new facts reveal a far more complex dark side: abuse, trauma, and silence that ensnared them.In this episode, you will learn how two young men from an elite family could turn into killers of their own parents. We will explore new evidence that has emerged after more than 30 yearsâincluding a letter written before the murder and shocking testimony from another victim that sheds light on the father's dark side. Were they ruthless killers hungry for inheritance, or victims who finally fought back? Listen and decide for yourself.
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On a summer night in 1989, the world was shocked by the brutal murder of wealthy couple Jose and Kitty Menendez in their luxurious Beverly Hills home. In an instant, this perfect family turned into a horrific tragedy. But what was even more shocking was the perpetratorsâtheir own two children, Lyle and Eric. For years, society believed their motive was simply money and freedom, but new facts reveal a far more complex dark side: abuse, trauma, and silence that ensnared them.In this episode, you w...