Blanca Araceli

At 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.

A captivating witness alters courtroom dynamics, and Erik’s testimony causes a sibling rift. The Menendez pop-culture moment begins to fade.

Lyle and Erik struggle to shape their defense before the trial. Then Menendez mania hits — from cheering crowds to fan mail and courtroom TV cameras.

The trajectory of Jose and Kitty’s relationship — from their courtship through their fracturing marriage — plays out against family therapy sessions.

Lyle 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.

The 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.