Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of child abuse and CSA.

In this episode, we dive deeper into the tragic and horrific family secrets at the heart of the Menendez case, exploring the dark underbelly of the family’s seemingly perfect facade. We’ll uncover the shocking revelations from the trial about the lasting abuse endured by Lyle and Erik at the hands of their parents.

Join us as we examine the psychological impact of this kind of trauma and how it may have shaped the brothers’ actions. We'll also discuss the legal strategies of both the prosecution and the defense, as well as the faults in the legal system at the time that shared the views of male victims of assault and abuse.

Join us as we explore the complex dynamics of family loyalty, conditional love, and the devastating consequences of abuse.

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