<description>&lt;p&gt;Lyle and Erik Menendez, two Beverly Hills brothers, were convicted of murdering their parents in a tabloid case that captivated the nation in the 1990s. But in recent years, they have captured the attention of a new generation, becoming unlikely social media stars despite being in prison for the last 34 years. In this episode, Susie and Jess look at the dedicated fan accounts advocating for a new trial and the new evidence that might actually free them. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOR MORE:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/09/style/menendez-brothers-social-media-defenders.html"&gt;The New Menendez Defenders  (The New York Times&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/18/arts/television/menendez-brothers-menudo-roy-rossello-documentary.html"&gt;Ex-Member of Menudo Says He Was Raped by Father of the Menendez Brothers  (The New York Times)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-07-17/menendez-brothers-vacate-convictions-new-hearing-evidence"&gt;New evidence may back Menendez brothers’ sexual abuse claims. But can it free them? (The Los Angeles Time)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In Retrospect with Susie Banikarim and Jessica Bennett

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How the Menendez Brothers Became Social Media Stars

MAY 17, 202449 MIN
In Retrospect with Susie Banikarim and Jessica Bennett

How the Menendez Brothers Became Social Media Stars

MAY 17, 202449 MIN

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Lyle and Erik Menendez, two Beverly Hills brothers, were convicted of murdering their parents in a tabloid case that captivated the nation in the 1990s. But in recent years, they have captured the attention of a new generation, becoming unlikely social media stars despite being in prison for the last 34 years. In this episode, Susie and Jess look at the dedicated fan accounts advocating for a new trial and the new evidence that might actually free them. 

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