Lyle and Erik Menendez grew up in the suburbs of Beverly Hills with their parents Jose and Mary “Kitty” Menendez. They seemed to be living the perfect American dream during the 1980’s. Jose was born in Cuba and migrated to America in the 1950’s and eventually earned a college degree in swimming. He then later met Kitty who was a beauty pageant queen and once they got married they started rising to the top. Jose became a very well known entertainment executive. He became the head of RCA records and played a big part in signing bands such as Duran Duran and The Eurythmics. The entire family became very successful very quickly. Their house was even located on the most exclusive block of Beverly hills and was once owned by none other than Michael Jackson and Elton John.