What the Menendez Brothers Want You to Know

Some 25 years after their parents' brutal murder, Lyle and Erik Menendez are finally breaking their silence. In an unprecedented audio interview, the brothers - who were convicted of the crime and are currently serving life sentences - share their side of the story. "What happened that night is very well known, but so much hasn't been told," Erik says, referring to the shocking events of August 20, 1989. The brothers' story is a fascinating and complex one. Born into a wealthy family, they were raised with every privilege, but their lives were marked by tumultuous relationships with their parents, Jose and Kitty. The events that led up to the murder are still shrouded in mystery, but the brothers are adamant that their parents' death was not a crime of passion, as the prosecution claimed. "We were not the ones who told the story about our lives," Lyle points out. "Two kids don't commit this crime for money. " It's a statement that challenges the popular narrative surrounding the case, which has been widely reported and sensationalized over the years. The new documentary, "The Menendez Brothers," offers a fresh perspective on the case, featuring extensive audio interviews with the brothers, as well as lawyers, journalists, jurors, and family members.