Episode Summary:
In this episode of Criminal Motives, we revisit one of the most polarizing true crime cases of the 20th century — the Menendez brothers. On the surface, Lyle and Erik Menendez appeared to be two privileged sons who brutally murdered their wealthy parents. But behind the headlines was a darker, more disturbing family history filled with manipulation, deep trauma, and long-buried secrets.

From Beverly Hills opulence to courtroom drama, media manipulation, and a second trial that stripped away key testimony — we walk you through everything. And now, decades later, this case is back in the spotlight as new evidence and evolving views on male victims have society asking: Did justice get it right?

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