Given the sheer size of the Menendez fortune, it’s not an unreasonable assumption to make.

Jose and Kitty had amassed a sizable fortune worth over $14 million in 1989, including multiple properties.

Lyle purchased small businesses and made luxury purchases like fancy watches, all while racking up gambling debts.

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Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle Menéndez and Cooper Koch as Erik Menéndez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

This true crime drama delves into the infamous case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, two brothers who were convicted of murdering their parents. The series examines the complex family dynamics and legal battles that captivated the nation, highlighting the motivations and repercussions of their actions.

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Javier Bardem as José Menéndez and Chloë Sevigny as Kitty Menendez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

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Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story