Kill - The Menendez Murders

Kill - The Menendez Murders

This true crime series examines one of America's most controversial murder cases. In 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez brutally killed their wealthy parents, José and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills mansion. Initially appearing as grieving sons, the brothers' lavish spending spree raised suspicions. A confession to a therapist led to their arrest. The subsequent trials captivated the nation as the defense claimed years of severe sexual and psychological abuse drove them to murder, while prosecutors argued it was simply greed for a fourteen-million-dollar inheritance. After two trials and shifting public opinion, both brothers received life sentences without parole, leaving questions about justice, trauma, and truth that remain debated today.

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October 30, 2025 46 secs
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Episode three explores the explosive defense strategy as attorneys Leslie Abramson and Jill Lansing reveal allegations of years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse by José Menendez. Erik and Lyle provide graphic testimony about their father's abuse and their mother's complicity, claiming they killed out of fear for their lives. The first trial in 1993-1994 ends with hung juries for both brothers, split between murder and mansl...
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Episode two follows the aftermath of the murders as Lyle and Erik inherit their parents' fourteen-million-dollar estate and embark on an extravagant spending spree. They purchase Rolex watches, luxury cars, courtside Lakers tickets, and invest in businesses, raising suspicions among friends and investigators. The case breaks open when Erik confesses to therapist Jerome Oziel in October 1989, with Lyle later joining the session. Ozi...
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Episode one introduces the shocking murders of José and Kitty Menendez on August 20, 1989, in their Beverly Hills mansion. Sons Lyle and Erik called 911 claiming they discovered their parents shot to death. The episode traces José's journey from Cuban refugee to entertainment industry executive, examining his ruthless ambition and demanding nature. It explores Kitty's struggles with depression and substance abuse behind the facade ...
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