In this episode, we explore the infamous case of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were accused of murdering their affluent parents, José and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills residence in August 1989 after years of alleged sexual abuse.

Following the release of the recent "The Menendez Brothers," documentary on Netflix, new developments have reignited national discourse regarding the case and we discuss the ongoing debate surrounding the potential revision of their sentences, which could lead to the brothers' release after 35 years behind bars. Additionally, we discuss how a modern understanding of male sexual abuse victims may be fostering increased empathy and insight into the circumstances as well as the defense strategy, the intense media coverage of the trials and the brothers' self-defense argument.

Do you believe the Menendez brothers should be released, and do you think they will be?

**Since the recording of this episode, the upcoming hearings scheduled for Jan 30 & 31 have been postponed due to the LA wildfires. The hearings are now scheduled for March 20 & 21, 2025. **

If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse (sexual or otherwise), just know you are not alone and help is out there.

In Canada, you find help and support at the following resources:

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 / www.kidshelpphone.ca
Victim Support Line (Ontario Victim Services): 1-888-579-2888
Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Provincial Crisis and Support Line (Ontario Victim Services): 1-866-887-0015
Assaulted Women’s Help Line: 1-866-863-0511 / TTY 1-866-863-7868 www.awhl.org

In the US, you can find help and support at the following resources:

National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
National Sexual Violence Resource Centre: https://www.nsvrc.org/
National Child Abuse Hotline: Call or text hotline at 800.422.4453

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