The Menendez Brothers: "BLOOD MONEY: The Night Beverly Hills Lost Its Innocence"

August 20, 1989: Jose and Kitty Menendez are brutally shotgunned to death in their Beverly Hills mansion. Reid Carter exposes how their sons Lyle and Erik transformed from grieving orphans to cold-blooded killers, spending $700,000 in six months while police chased mob theories. The bombshell confession to therapist Dr. Oziel, the explosive abuse allegations that shocked America, and the sensational trials that introduced Court TV to millions. Were they calculating murderers or traumatized victims? Reid breaks down the evidence that captivated a nation and asks the devastating question: can abuse ever justify executing your parents? Tomorrow: How TikTok might free two killers.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads and no feed drops). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. You also get 25+ other series from comedy to paranormal, royals, romance, trivia, politics, movies, music, murder, sports, travel, religion, spirituality, celebrity gossip and feuds, consisting of THOUSANDS OF SHOWS AD-FREE! (it’s only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month) PLUS, subscribers get offers like early show releases and subscriber-only shows. Go to Caloroga.com for all our shows!Join the Celebrity Trials community on social media! We're building a passionate group of true crime enthusiasts who love diving deep into the most shocking cases in America.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram by searching "Celebrity Trials Podcast" on either platform. You'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, breaking news updates on cases we're covering, and early alerts when new episodes drop. Our social media is where Reid Carter's hottest takes live, including reactions that don't make it into the show.But more importantly, it's where YOU come in. Share your theories, debate the verdicts, and connect with fellow listeners who are just as obsessed with justice as you are. Did the jury get it right? What questions do you still have? Your comments and insights often shape future episodes.We cover the trials that matter, but our community makes the conversation unforgettable. Come for Reid's signature cynical commentary, stay for the incredible discussions with thousands of true crime fans who get it.