Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
“Are they monsters?”
The story of the Menéndez brothers, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez.
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1.Blame It on the Rain
7.419-09-202458 minPlagued by dark thoughts after the murders, Erik opens up to his therapist and shares disturbing details that put the doctor in a difficult position.
2.Spree
7.319-09-202455 minAfter throwing suspicion elsewhere during police questioning, Lyle and Erik go on a wild spending spree while waiting for Jose's will to be read.
3.Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
7.019-09-202450 minThe brothers navigate life behind bars after police receive a tip-off about the tapes. A new defense attorney prompts Erik to talk about the past.
4.Kill or Be Killed
7.219-09-202450 minLyle shares painful memories of trying to live up to his father's expectations, detailing the timeline and impact of Jose's abuse and its effect on Erik.
5.The Hurt Man
7.319-09-202437 minDuring an emotional conversation with Leslie, Erik gives a harrowing account of the sexual abuse and torture he experienced throughout his childhood.
6.Don't Dream It's Over
7.019-09-20241h 6mThe trajectory of Jose and Kitty's relationship — from their courtship through their fracturing marriage — plays out against family therapy sessions.
7.Showtime
7.119-09-202455 minLyle and Erik struggle to shape their defense before the trial. Then Menendez mania hits — from cheering crowds to fan mail and courtroom TV cameras.
8.Seismic Shifts
7.019-09-202452 minA captivating witness alters courtroom dynamics, and Erik's testimony causes a sibling rift. The Menendez pop-culture moment begins to fade.
9.Hang Men
6.819-09-202456 minAt a second trial, the prosecution aims to prove that Erik and Lyle are cold-blooded killers. After the verdict, the brothers face a new reality.
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