Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Warning: This article contains mentions of sexual abuse.
Most of the stars portray real-life figures who played a critical role in the Menendez case.
An audio recording of the therapy session captured Erik admitting that he and Lyle killed Jose and Kitty.
The brothers also had to go through two trials since their first resulted in a mistrial.
In the 1993 trial, Lyle and Erik were tried together but had separate juries ruling over their verdicts.
If they were convicted of first-degree murder, the brothers could have faced the death penalty.
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The second trial began a couple of years later, in October 1995.
So, they were hoping for a manslaughter verdict rather than being convicted of first-degree murder.
Plus, they purchased the shotguns days before the murders, leading prosecutors to believe they were premeditated.
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.
It’s unclear which motive will bedetailed inMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
They are awaiting a judge’s ruling to see if their case can be retried.
