Erik Menendez

Erik Menendez is an American man who, along with his brother Lyle, was convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. The case gained widespread media attention due to the motives behind the crime and the subsequent trial. Erik was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The murders were partly motivated by the brothers’ desire for inheritance and a luxurious lifestyle, and the case raised questions about family dynamics, mental health, and entitlement. Erik Menendez remains incarcerated, and his case continues to be discussed in legal and criminology contexts.