The Mendez brothers’ murder case is set to be reviewed. This case shocked the world when it first happened in 1989. Erik and Lyle Mendez, two wealthy brothers, were found guilty of killing their parents. Years later, their case is being looked at again.
Erik and Lyle Mendez grew up in a wealthy Beverly Hills, California, family. Their father, José Mendez, was a successful movie exec, and their mother, Kitty, was a former teacher. From the outside, their lives seemed perfect. Erik and Lyle had everything—money, a big house, and all the chances to succeed. Erik was a good tennis player, and Lyle attended Princeton University.
What Happened on the Night of the Murder?
Their parents were murdered and killed at their Beverly Hills residence on August 20, 1989. It was a vicious offence. Shotguns were used to shoot José and Kitty as they watched television. Initially, the boys said that when they returned home, they discovered their parents dead. The police thought
