Jose and Kitty Menendez were living the American dream.
The perfect home in Beverly Hills.
A beautiful family complete with two sons, Lyle and Erik.
From the outside, the Menendez family seemed picture-perfect.
That all changed in August of 1989.
Jose and Kitty were murdered.
Six months later, Lyle and Erik were arrested.
Their trials caused a media frenzy around the country.
In 1996, after two trials, Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted for their parents’ murders.
Over the years, the brothers tried many times to appeal their convictions.
And every time, they failed.
But now, after more than three decades behind bars, the Menendez brothers are back in the news.
And the sensational story we thought was over may have a new ending.
And this time, freedom might just be within their reach.
For the full story, watch “The Menendez Brothers: Chance at Freedom” on Peacock now.
You can also watch on the NBC app or listen to it on our podcast.
After you’ve finished the episode, you can watch more of Keith’s interview with Lyle Menendez.
Plus, watch two inmates at the R.J. Donovan Correction Facility, where Lyle and Erik are imprisoned, talk about the Rehabilitation Through Beautification project the brothers are also involved in.
You can also listen to this week’s Talking Dateline with Andrea Canning and Keith Morrison in which they discuss public opinion surrounding the case and details that could be considered in a possible re-sentencing of the Menendez brothers.
