part of it was the media's hyperfixation on "abuse excuse" and portraying the boys as greedy, cold-blooded murderers but I agree, Erik and Lyle were clear, articulate, and described an awful childhood of sexual abuse. Barbara sat, the words went in one ear and out the other, and she continued to spew out shit without ever thinking they might be human too
“Unless you’ve been molested you can’t realize how hard it is to tell” man, that’s the truest line I’ve ever heard. Breaks my heart in tiny pieces. I wish all abuse victims can have justice.
But they don't get the justice they deserved, because people who have not gone through something like that think is so easy to just make the decision to leave and walk away from something like this, but it's not. Especially if it's something that has been going through so many years, you are so afraid and embarrassed that you don't say anything, and when you do say it something like this happens and nobody believes you. So it makes us scared to say something and you prefer to keep quiet than be ridiculed for saying something like they did to this guys. And that is more sick and worst than the abusers, that is why so many abusers get away with things because of this happening.
How do you know they were abused? I mean that’s what they said but there was no evidence of it. Even if they were why did they not report it? They used a shotgun to shot at their parents point blank more than 10 times they were not molested? They said that because they thought it would be an excuse to spare them life in prison
@@blak238 there family members,teachers and coaches that witnessed it and testified in court also a medical report from when Erik was six years old showed that he suffered an injury to the back of his throat that is consistent with sexual abuse. There were also psychiatric experts who examined them and testified. so they were abused and sexually abused
Yes well being intimidated into silence is part of the abuse they are isolated and threatened like an domestic abuse victims. They know reporting the abuse will infuriate their attacker it's living in a prison without bars and society is so accepting of it they now live in a prison with actual bars for having attempted to escape their parents. Their Dad was a Entertainment Executive so like Weinstein high on the social ladder hierarchy and people think they are entitled to be abusive that they "own" their children spouses etc. and are given freedom to do as they wish legal or not. The boys have succeeded in destroying their Fathers legacy as a great man too that's probably looked at as a crime too they are supposed to "honour" their parents according to the ten Commandments. I guarantee some people think that way as crazy as that sounds.
Yeah because then you get degraded again for telling so further injustice insult to injury. It's not as if people didn't already know too but if police and courts don't help them reporting abuse just makes the situation worse then they get abused by the system too. Fight or flight those two were in and Eric was not allowed to leave the parents expected to just control them even as adults.
From sexual abuse to cold murdering both your parents, lying and spending $700k afterwards there is a huge difference. Trauma is not the same as psychopaths.
I think they're right, if it were wo sisters, sexually abused for years by their father while their mother turned a blind eye, what would people think?
I was emotionally, physically and sexually abused by my biological father since I was 2 years old until I was 14. To all these people that are judging these men. When I was a teenager, I often thought about murdering my father. In my mind, I recreated all the ways of killing him, but I didn't have a chance to have a weapon. I honestly confess when I was being raped every day by my biological father, I would have killed him. My only opportunity was to muster up some courage, run away and tell the police. It takes a great amount of bravery to come forward and tell our stories to be revictimize by a society that is still reluctant to accept that children can be sexually abused by parents and family members. In fact, 90% of children are sexually abused by people they love and trust. Killing their parents was not right and the sexual abuse they suffered was disgusting and wrong but they didn’t deserve a lifetime sentence. My heart breaks for these two men. I believe you… Cecibel Alexandra Hull Survivor/ Advocate It was ME Campaign
Whether or not they were abused they killed their parents without reporting their dad, getting help or something. Abused or not they still have to serve time for killing their dad and mom, who didn't abuse them, in cold blood.
My father molested me too, from age 9-17. He went to prison 1yr. But often thought about killing my mother because she allowed it after I told her from the first day. I knew it was wrong cause she let it happened to my two oldest sisters. I hated my mom more. But I could never kill them. My parents were awful. But I couldn’t kill them.
I believe these 2 men and i believe you. May they keep on praying to God the Almighty Creator to touch the heart of those in the Justice System and reduce their sentence/ verdict.
When I was a child, my vagina (inside) was burned with hot spoons and I was tortured daily. I was a defenseless little girl and I couldn't tell anybody because he was threatening to kill my mother and the entire family. I had to suffer in silence in order to protect my family from being killed. I am not condoning these two men or violence, but they don’t deserve a lifetime in prison. I am not condoning these two men or violence, but they don’t deserve a lifetime in prison. Being physically abused or sexually abused by the people whom you love and trust is soul murder for the child/survivor. It’s not easy to find our way back from this trauma but we can find acceptance of the things that we didn't have control and move forward to be better people in this world. For all the people who are judging these men. What are you doing to make a difference and protect children from being abused? I have devoted my life to this cause and I will continue to be the voice for children and the voiceless. Cecibel Alexandra Hull Survivor/ Advocate/ Founder It was ME Campaign
the fact that his biggest regret is telling his brother and he just wants to apologise to his father who assaulted and abused him breaks my heart. the system not only failed them but made them believe it was entirely their fault.
amanda Bengtsson - Lucky for Barbara Walters the brothers didn’t have their shotguns with them. Kitty must have really pissed them off when they found out they were being disinterested
Listening to her , makes me sick . How can you not even slightly understand or comprehend the amount of pain they went through, to the point of doing what they did. It is not an excuse, it is an emotion ! Many victims of sexual abuse commit suicide, would society have prefered that ? Suicide because of torture is a way of murdering the person... My goodness!! How aweful to be interviewed by this´woman ! Empathy is not even remotely present. She seems to have more for the predator .
@@loveyou-pw6by and the fact that people think they are geniuses by diagnosing them by saying " they are liars, one of them is a psychopath" blahblahblah SO gross...
The saddest part about all of that I thought was that Eric still blames himself for speaking out to his brother . You should never feel ashamed for crying out for help. I pray God is with Eric and I pray eric finds peace and please eric forgive yourself for this was not their fault. All they did was defend themselves.
Yes, sweet Erik is still the best human despite the murders. So many other creeps out in the world and this sweet man feels badly for something he never did wrong. I wish I had shot his disgusting gross father dead (and gross mother).
They suffered so much. As someone who’s been through similar things, I understand their feelings and pain so well. The way they speak, I feel their emotions so deeply.
It was the 90s, kids born In the mid 2000s don't understand that all this political correctness and caring about others feelings over facts and evidence wasn't main stream like it is today
@@Belihoney again they still fucking murdered someone im not saying what allegedly happened to them wasnt fucking awful, I've read into it and watched the interviews, the fact of the matter is go to any pre 2009 murderer interview and see how they speak to them, its to get the facts and get the best interview regardless if it comes off rude or not
She was very true at many points in this interview. 1. Why they kill their mother too? Its they're father who being abusive. Their mom mistake is just not being helpful but she didn't threat their life. 2. Why they dont choose to walk away from home and ask for police protection instead of pulling a gun and at circumstances where their father did not attacking them. 3. Many people survive home abuse without have to kill their parents. 4. They seem to be very jntelligent, smart and rational on handling awkward questions in this interview. But how could they not being able to make rational and wise decision to save themselves from their father without killing. Yall just being fool by their perfect look, contagious smile, seducive voice and sexy move. In fact yall just being horny.
Last Thing Ermmm okay so 1. your sentence structure really confused me so I stopped reading your questions. I don’t think it’s my job to correct your sentences. 2. I’m confused as to when the comment section became an interview process. 3. Everyone has a right to their own opinion; you clearly think they should be in jail so kudos to you, some people don’t which is completely fine. 4. I feel like the interviewer conducted herself very poorly and she was clearly on attack mode. 5. I’m not a “fool” or “horny” just because we have different opinions. I’ve watched and read so many articles. I don’t agree with them killing their parents but I’m open minded and I can see why it led up to it. You seemed to be very descriptive with your last point which makes me think that’s your opinion of them👀. But like I said, everyone is entitled to their own thoughts👍🏾.
@@getuphereletsdance Law and police are established to give people justice. They would get it if they use legal way. They are not locked Inside a room, tied, they able to go out and come back to home anytime they want, they have money, so its not impossible to get to the police station. Unfortunately, they make their own decision, its wrong and they know the consequences. Now how justice should be given if both father and sons commited crime. Plus killing is a sinful act in religion. They open the hell door even wider.
How terrible of Barbara to be sitting their saying to Erik “so it’s your fault” multiple times I mean come on you can already see that he’s in pain and has so much regret and the fact that she’s saying that and he’s agreeing and blaming himself for everything that happened is only making him feel worse inside. They deserve better!
that term was tossed around a lot during their trial, she was just repeating what she heard. it was 100% the media that warped the brothers' story and pitted the public against them
@@SlimKeith11 It's from 1996 after they had been convicted and were awaiting sentencing. However, your statement does hold true about the lack of knowledge about abuse, especially the abuse of males and its effects.
Lyle is a good brother...it makes me cry....he is supported Eric and never blamed for anything...Eric is also so cute ,like a baby..I feels sorry for him.
Lyle so good he Molest rape Eric too yet Eric Didn't kill him Yea you devil's Cain Murderous Genesis 1:1-11 Whorefom liar's drunk revelation 17:1-16 Fornication Adultery Incest Abortionist Sodomites murderous Matthews 18:6 Leviticus 20:9,13
Run away at 12 and become a waiter...what's wrong with this woman...I hear it's called victim blaming...will a 12 year old girl be asked the same question
@@hobi4570 I get mad how this woman goes over and over the molestation and makes it look like they are lying or maybe okay with it. This evil woman has never instructed with a 12 year old...cant even remember if "I had a brain at that age"
These guy are lying. Come on, Lyle was 21 when he shot his father and mother, not some poor helpless 12 year old. The father had been having an extra-mariltal affair - he wasn't abusing Eric. Look at Eric, he's 25 or 26 in this interview and referring to himself as "a normal kid" lol. The interviewer knows they're full of it.
you can see how lyle tries to encourage his brother as eric seems to be the most damaged, theyre both supporting each other, i hope they get to forgive themselves
That 22 years separation was so cruel!! Can't imagine what they went through. Lyle and erik endured tonnes of pain and suffering all their lives but in my opinion, the most horrible thing which happened to them was their separation 💔
Whether or not they were abused they killed their parents without reporting their dad, getting help or something. Abused or not they still have to serve time for killing their dad and mom, who didn't abuse them, in cold blood.
@@anonymouspotato1022 they may have been abused while they lead their privileged lives but that doesn’t justify what they did. Take a look at the autopsy photos. He never told his psychologist he was abused , Eric masterminded the whole thing and his brother followed him
Whether or not they were abused they killed their parents without reporting their dad, getting help or something. Abused or not they still have to serve time for killing their dad and mom, who didn't abuse them, in cold blood.
I suffered emotionally from my father (a WW2 veteran) i am relieved hes finally dead. I wanted him dead and gone for over 50 years. Sending them both LOVE AND LIGHT❤❤❤
You don't say that to anyone is this situation or anything even less. It's not right. And she said it multiple times. You can tell through this whole interview that she is repulsed by them and is trying to make them feel bad throughout. Awful woman. Period.
honestly, you can tell by their actions and reactions during their interviews how real it was, and how they’re not faking it, and still people don’t believe them and its disgusting
@Amira Sambuli just watched the behaviour panel on YT. They seem of the consensus that they are truthful in their testimonies that they were certainly abused by their father. The Behaviour Panel are body language experts.
@@kb5630 what would you do if you were getting raped and not just "for fun" but also being tortured while doing it? Of course killing is never right but what if you were killing a sex trafficker? Besides, incest is so gross
@@kb5630 Lyle went on a shopping spree and spent his parents money. Erik withered away. He stopped going out, he stopped eating, he was a shell of a man after what happened.
I feel so sorry for the Menendez brothers that they got abused by their parents, the brothers didnt deserve that abuse, they deserve love & support. I will pray for them & ask God & Jesus to forgive them. 🙏🏻💖
They should’ve served a way lesser sentence. Gotta put yourself in the position of others and I cant imagine growing up in this situation. This must’ve taken such a toll on their mental health.
They also had 51 witnesses who said they knew thier father was abusive but the judge was extremely biased and dismissed any evidence related to abuse in the second trial
mason feliciano - yeah finding out that their parents were cutting them off after they’d committed a series of residential burglaries must have been pretty tough on their self-esteem.
There is a point when you've had enough. You just can't take it anymore...You just reach that breaking point. I think there brave for telling the truth.
She didn’t know that! Chill She is asking very valid questions because she is here to represent the public and they have questions to things regarding to sexual abuse that they don’t understand.
@@kaylinwhite6584 bruh, you know that they talked about this in the trials, and you can clearly see how rude she is trying to be. If you wanna be a journalist be professional. It's that simple
@Kaylin White jeffrey dahmer was interviewed respectfully. he's a serial while these two brothere were disrespected by that woman knowing that they were abused by their own parents and that they also regretted what they did. you see it's not about the year, this woman was just biased and unprofessional. she lacked empathy thinking that she's done a great a job.
I hope her last sentence is proven totally wrong and these guys are let out. That shouldn't have EVER been their sentence. Do I believe they should have done any sort of sentence???? Yes definitely. BUT maybe 10 years nowhere near the 34 they've done.
My heart breaks for these guys. The human pshichology is amazing, they were rich and old enough to make other choices, but the terror and how one feels trapped emotionally is beyond any other details of life
That's what I thought. I'm thinking about how they both are in their cells right now as I'm typing this and it breaks my heart that humanity let them down so bad. Not just them but so many people out there. It's a tragic world we live in
watching this just makes me feel so angry and helpless, these men were boys who just needed help. And our justice system and society as a whole just locks them up and forgets
Is this Walters doing the interview? How horrible is she? These boys are victims and who has been molested by their own father who should be protecting them. How dare she treat them so badly! I hope they are released they have suffered so much already.
By the way I understand this is her job, like this is what supposed to happen. I would never expect like for them to be laughing and joking around or treating them like patients in a hospital. Plus it was the 90s
This was a pretty common interviewing style in the 90s; journalists saw themselves as an impersonal "the voice of the people" (remember this is before social media), so some saw it as their duty to ask the "hard questions" that they thought the lowest common denominator "man in the street" was thinking. Really it was all for ratings.
Noticed when asked why didn't he run away n when he replied he tried but was threatened out just rolled another QUESTION without any empathy whatsoever seems she thinks the worst of them n it shows
My dear Erik and Lyle I believe that you guys will have an opportunity to live free of guilt , only God can do that and I am sure you’ll get a second chance in this world . And when you guys said that you forgive them for all the bad things that they did to you guys it’s wonderful for sure you’ll be going to heaven. ❤️
Please God bring peace at these brother's hearts and soul. This is just so tragic. I hope and pray that their lives will turn around and be blessed abundantly. Please God forgive their sin and make them feel your mercy..
I honestly cannot stand Walter's. She's probably the most uncouth "journalist" I've ever witnessed. She lets her preconceived opinions overshadow her journalistic approach and integrity. Treats the ppl she interviews like stats, not humans. I don't understand the draw toward her. She has such seemingly unprecedented access to so many fascinating ppl, and yet, she typically drops the ball. It's astounding that she's been in the forefront of televised journalism for decades. And just now, reading the other commentators, I feel less wrong lol. It isn't just me. 🙏😂
I DONT CARE IF THEY EXCAGERATED THE ABUSE, THEY WERE ENOUGH EVIDENCE FROM PHOTOGRAPHS, FAMILY AND FAMILY FRIENDS LIKE THEIR TENNIS COACH, PLUS THE PSYCHIATRIST WHO SAID THE ABUSE HAPPENED. COERSIVE CONTROL WILL RUIN YOU THE FATHER WAS WAY TOO CONTROLLING AND OPRESSIVE. HE'D HAVE RUINED THEM PDYCHOLOGICALLY AND MUM WATCHING IT.
Dear Barbara Walters, we the public view you as an appalling interviewer who treated this shows guests with full prejudice and unfairly portraying them to your viewers. WHAT DO YOU SAY TO THAT?
The fact that she even asked if Erik enjoyed what his father did made me so angry. You can clearly see the hate and anger he felt. This interview was so so unprofessional and rude there was no basic human manners at all so rude.
It is 2022 and the world is so much different. I respect what you all are saying. She was not getting paid to be empathetic, and they agreed to be interviewed by her. I actually think her questions and approach ( clearly proven by comments) gave them the ability to have their final chance to speak their truth. I’m sure a lot of us can’t imagine that kind of abuse backed by power and money, and being young men. Tragic that was their only option.
I marvel at the strength and honesty and humility of these 2 brothers....looking at the 3, the woman was more of a beast, the two were gentle souls who were repeatedly abused with words and humiliation by media...this woman has no heart
It's really painful. Nobody is allowed to abuse children sextually and emotionally! They did the right thing, from the expression on their faces it is obvious how torturous their dad's action was. Their dad was a devil. Shame on their dad. Damn him.
It’s clear that Lyle doesn’t do so well under pressure and in the hot seat I mean come on there’s a reason why Erik carried the ENTIRE court case and interview cause he has a DAMN good poker face.
This is such BS. Man...society was cold in the 80's-90's Talking about "abuse excuse" ...a boy being raped by his own father his entire life and then that father emasculating him and making him feel dirty, weak and disgusting his entire life...and then the boy growing up and having to deal with the inner shame of not being a "man" because of the sexual abuse....it's VERY different than how a young girl who is sexually abused in the same way would react.
No matter what, killing is not the answer. They could report earlier to the police and let the law give justice to them. They made their own decision, they know it's wrong, they know the consequences. Why should they have to wait years after being molested. They didnt get lock in a room, tied, they have money, they able to get out from the house and come back. so its not impossible to reach to the police station.
@@lastthing3197 omg if I see you one more time. First of all I doubt you saw the entire trial or at least all the highlights. You have to keep in mind their father was a millionaire and had incredible power over them. Their father threatened them if they were ever to tell anybody he would kill them. You also have to keep in mind they were so traumatized from all this trauma that Erik had the mentality of a 12 year old. They also didn't wait years after they were being molested because they kept being molested or at least Erik kept getting raped. Their father already had their entire life planned out for them so he could still abuse them and he had the power too because he was a millionaire. Yes killing is wrong but they killed their rapist and abusers.
Anywhere I see this brothers, I clearly see the pain in their face, in there eyes and in their whole life. That pain of being abused by their own parents who supposed to protect them. My heart goes for them and I can't stop thinking of that time when they were being abused. I wish someone help them they've been in presom long enough and for life punishment is so wrong!! 😢❤️
Heartbreaking. But not unusual for abused children. The confusion between being tortured and "But this is my Mommy/Daddy/ my world......Tears you apart.
this reporter is so heartless and if one day it will happen to her family we hope she will interview her family same as this it was not easy if we are not in thier situation ,,, u don't know old woman if your in the situation of a child,,, wake up old woman it makes me feel sorry for this interviewer, realy realy I think they need lighter conviction...there are worst people than them and they are still out free... I pray they be given second chance of life outside of prison
As a woman and a mother, I honestly cannot wrap my head around how a mother can stand back and not say anything knowing that their children are being sexually assaulted, much less by their own father. I have thought about it and thought about it again and it still does not compute in my mind... It's absolutely heartbreaking and unbearable to think about. I wonder if their father threatened her life somehow.
There are so many testimonies of her neglect and abuse. Aside from also having Lyle fondle her, and being upset with him when he no longer wanted to do that as a child, there are other instances. When the boys were young, she had been out shopping with someone and when the other person noticed the boys were missing, she notified Kitty, their mother. Instead of being worried, the mother said, oh, they will figure it out. And when the intercom had announced that they'd been lost and were with mall security, Kitty had turned to her friend and said oh good now we know where they are, we can keep shopping. There are other instances shared in the book "the menendez murders"
Lyle did nor want to go back to princeton college & dont feel bad for these murderers. They told Dr. OZiel they did it to be free & their mom had to be killed because she was a witness...dont fall for their tales!
Having rewatched the testimony, I understand what these poor young men endured. They should never have been convicted. They deserved rehabilitation. Society let these tortured young men down. It’s an abomination.
I feel so bad for these boys 😕. Incest is not prejudice. It has no levels of class, money, social status. Perpetrators need to know that one way or another they will pay 🤨
she's just trying her best to put them through the pain and guilt all over again you can tell she probably didn't care about their abuse she was so small minded in this it made me angry
The abuse is a factor but they still murdered their parents which is also a very serious crime. They are their as convicted murders trying to be housed in the same prison.
No Erik dont say these. That's the victims guilt. They want to take the responsibility on them. It's from the damage, they didn't love you in their right way! They ruined you! Parents like that dont deserve to be forgiven. Regret the killings, but everything else, tell them to go and drawn in the lake.
He still wanted abused people to be onest and fight to Get help . Its so beautiful in their situation . Still wanting people to never give up and be onest and survive .
The tone in this interview from Barbara is disgusting.
she is hopeless
part of it was the media's hyperfixation on "abuse excuse" and portraying the boys as greedy, cold-blooded murderers but I agree, Erik and Lyle were clear, articulate, and described an awful childhood of sexual abuse. Barbara sat, the words went in one ear and out the other, and she continued to spew out shit without ever thinking they might be human too
Her questions and tone is mental. So rude.
Fr she makes me so mad!
I disagree I quite like her
What is wrong with this woman
What did you expect? Brunch
@To the point. she’s republican dummy. Do your research before speaking
@@mickeyb584 typical
she’s disgusting the way she kept cutting them off and she was overall being so disrespectful made my blood boil
right
This interview is so sexist. If she had two women in front of her, she would be asking differently.
i agree, shes a horrible woman
Exactly xxx
EXACTLY, RIGHT!!
she doesn't even bother to hide the judgement in her face like cmon Barbara, aren't you supposed to act professionaly?
This is a fact
“Unless you’ve been molested you can’t realize how hard it is to tell” man, that’s the truest line I’ve ever heard. Breaks my heart in tiny pieces. I wish all abuse victims can have justice.
But they don't get the justice they deserved, because people who have not gone through something like that think is so easy to just make the decision to leave and walk away from something like this, but it's not. Especially if it's something that has been going through so many years, you are so afraid and embarrassed that you don't say anything, and when you do say it something like this happens and nobody believes you. So it makes us scared to say something and you prefer to keep quiet than be ridiculed for saying something like they did to this guys. And that is more sick and worst than the abusers, that is why so many abusers get away with things because of this happening.
How do you know they were abused? I mean that’s what they said but there was no evidence of it. Even if they were why did they not report it? They used a shotgun to shot at their parents point blank more than 10 times they were not molested? They said that because they thought it would be an excuse to spare them life in prison
@@blak238 there family members,teachers and coaches that witnessed it and testified in court also a medical report from when Erik was six years old showed that he suffered an injury to the back of his throat that is consistent with sexual abuse. There were also psychiatric experts who examined them and testified. so they were abused and sexually abused
Yes well being intimidated into silence is part of the abuse they are isolated and threatened like an domestic abuse victims. They know reporting the abuse will infuriate their attacker it's living in a prison without bars and society is so accepting of it they now live in a prison with actual bars for having attempted to escape their parents. Their Dad was a Entertainment Executive so like Weinstein high on the social ladder hierarchy and people think they are entitled to be abusive that they "own" their children spouses etc. and are given freedom to do as they wish legal or not. The boys have succeeded in destroying their Fathers legacy as a great man too that's probably looked at as a crime too they are supposed to "honour" their parents according to the ten Commandments. I guarantee some people think that way as crazy as that sounds.
Yeah because then you get degraded again for telling so further injustice insult to injury. It's not as if people didn't already know too but if police and courts don't help them reporting abuse just makes the situation worse then they get abused by the system too. Fight or flight those two were in and Eric was not allowed to leave the parents expected to just control them even as adults.
They are actually so mature that they stayed calm and answered all the questions despite the ignorance and the disrespect of the interviewer
She is a rotten bully.
In court as well ❤️
Yes, the interviewer was a prick
agree. Barbara Walters was a cesspool. she lived for ratings no matter who she interviewed
Right??
I don't see two spoiled rich kids who killed their parents for money, I see two victims, two young men who suffered a lot 😢
And very articulate victims!
Fr😢
Fr tho
Thats because you're the type of person who's easy to trick.
@@santaclaus3077 You should know, you trick people every year 😂
Society let these boys down. Big time. Society doesn't yet understand the tortured child's mind.....and emotions....and grief
Im glad we share the same opinion...thank u
They just turn blind on that aspect, I've been abused too but emotionally.
From sexual abuse to cold murdering both your parents, lying and spending $700k afterwards there is a huge difference. Trauma is not the same as psychopaths.
The only reason they were convicted was because apparently in the second trial they weren’t allowed to use the sexual abuse “defence”🤦🏾♂️
@The Yandere Killer Lyle is the older brother.
I think they're right, if it were wo sisters, sexually abused for years by their father while their mother turned a blind eye, what would people think?
Christina M. i’ve heard it go both ways. i’ve seen girls kill their rapist and still get life in prison. the prison system failed them all.😔
Nilsa Holtz omg shut up. Quit your misinformation. You have no proof that they’re lying and you wasn’t living with them.
Yep
@Nilsa Holtz two males don't kill their parents if there's respect! They didn't respect their parents for a good reason!!!
@@ijustwannasleep16yearsago3 theres no proof theyre telling the truth either, see how that works? Damn people are morons
I was emotionally, physically and sexually abused by my biological father since I was 2 years old until I was 14. To all these people that are judging these men. When I was a teenager, I often thought about murdering my father. In my mind, I recreated all the ways of killing him, but I didn't have a chance to have a weapon. I honestly confess when I was being raped every day by my biological father, I would have killed him. My only opportunity was to muster up some courage, run away and tell the police. It takes a great amount of bravery to come forward and tell our stories to be revictimize by a society that is still reluctant to accept that children can be sexually abused by parents and family members. In fact, 90% of children are sexually abused by people they love and trust. Killing their parents was not right and the sexual abuse they suffered was disgusting and wrong but they didn’t deserve a lifetime sentence.
My heart breaks for these two men.
I believe you…
Cecibel Alexandra Hull
Survivor/ Advocate
It was ME Campaign
So sorry to hear this. You must be very strong. God loves you.
Whether or not they were abused they killed their parents without reporting their dad, getting help or something. Abused or not they still have to serve time for killing their dad and mom, who didn't abuse them, in cold blood.
My father molested me too, from age 9-17. He went to prison 1yr. But often thought about killing my mother because she allowed it after I told her from the first day. I knew it was wrong cause she let it happened to my two oldest sisters. I hated my mom more. But I could never kill them. My parents were awful. But I couldn’t kill them.
I believe these 2 men and i believe you. May they keep on praying to God the Almighty Creator to touch the heart of those in the Justice System and reduce their sentence/ verdict.
When I was a child, my vagina (inside) was burned with hot spoons and I was tortured daily. I was a defenseless little girl and I couldn't tell anybody because he was threatening to kill my mother and the entire family. I had to suffer in silence in order to protect my family from being killed. I am not condoning these two men or violence, but they don’t deserve a lifetime in prison. I am not condoning these two men or violence, but they don’t deserve a lifetime in prison. Being physically abused or sexually abused by the people whom you love and trust is soul murder for the child/survivor. It’s not easy to find our way back from this trauma but we can find acceptance of the things that we didn't have control and move forward to be better people in this world. For all the people who are judging these men. What are you doing to make a difference and protect children from being abused? I have devoted my life to this cause and I will continue to be the voice for children and the voiceless.
Cecibel Alexandra Hull
Survivor/ Advocate/ Founder
It was ME Campaign
I love how Lyle said the woman’s name he was in love with and without fear said he loved her and they wanted to marry each other.
Barbara Walters belongs in prison for this interview
She did a great job.
You belong with me 😥
@10k Nails comment of the year
@@ANGELSURS don't be creepy
@@notwerkinginthishouse8634 😴
She really asking if he’s gay like it’s a relevant question
@@nononsense4933 and your source to state this is...?
@@blxzzard Erik and Lyle said something about it in the testimonys
@@nononsense4933 there's literal PROOF that they were molested lol get tf outta here trying to defend a molester
@@lizduck6222 what did they say, they deleted their comment 👀
addictivez i forgot 💀but i remember they said something defending Jose
OMG Barbara 😳 and people saying she’s a legend! What a joke?! She’s so unprofessional
Biased interviewer!
Clinton Rusthoven not only biased but horrific and rude
@@giorgisikharulidze2169 exactly
Nilsa Holtz wrong wrong WRONG!
She is the worst interviewer I can’t stand her
the fact that his biggest regret is telling his brother and he just wants to apologise to his father who assaulted and abused him breaks my heart. the system not only failed them but made them believe it was entirely their fault.
Um they voluntary killed their parents. He’s sorry for killing his parents. As he should be.
@@kaylinwhite6584 ..
@@kaylinwhite6584 you are sick
@@nflixnchillz3189 your sick. Be reasonable here. Erik has a conscience.
😪😪😪
she act so rude, yet they respond so politely and calm
that's because they are guilty
The Woman is so rude to them
Whitey Powers ; calm down Karen
@@lizbeth9744 no
amanda Bengtsson - Lucky for Barbara Walters the brothers didn’t have their shotguns with them. Kitty must have really pissed them off when they found out they were being disinterested
she's a Karen lol
Nasty. How she got this far is beyond me....part of a very corrupt media I guess.
These men should not be in jail
I am glad someone said it📌📌
exactly
They need justice
I think they should but not for how long they have been. They did kill there parents but what did the mother do. They are killers but victims
right
Listening to her , makes me sick . How can you not even slightly understand or comprehend the amount of pain they went through, to the point of doing what they did. It is not an excuse, it is an emotion ! Many victims of sexual abuse commit suicide, would society have prefered that ? Suicide because of torture is a way of murdering the person... My goodness!! How aweful to be interviewed by this´woman ! Empathy is not even remotely present. She seems to have more for the predator .
Exactly
@@Clintsessentials
I heard a lot of girls that committed suicide bc of a constant r@pe by 30 men just so they could save a place in the business
It’s called PRIVILEGE
To be honest with you. I don't have sympathy for their parents. I have sympathy for the menendez brother too much for them.
@@loveyou-pw6by and the fact that people think they are geniuses by diagnosing them by saying " they are liars, one of them is a psychopath" blahblahblah
SO gross...
The saddest part about all of that I thought was that Eric still blames himself for speaking out to his brother . You should never feel ashamed for crying out for help. I pray God is with Eric and I pray eric finds peace and please eric forgive yourself for this was not their fault. All they did was defend themselves.
agreed.
Amen
Yes, sweet Erik is still the best human despite the murders. So many other creeps out in the world and this sweet man feels badly for something he never did wrong. I wish I had shot his disgusting gross father dead (and gross mother).
lolololol 😂😊
The bond between those brothers is real love❤
But they were kept apart for decades… this guys have lived true hell…
Someone get Kim Kardashian to help these men out of jail
right!
Righttt
Honestly
yesssss
Yes omg
Why would she ask about his sexual orientation 😐 he didn't choose to get sexually assaulted by his father
Exactly!! Like what the heck are you talking about woman, she's just so dumb af
Ikr like it doesn’t matter if he was gay or not ,did he like it or not.HE WAS A CHILD A MINOR HE WAS ASSAULTED PERIOD
Right! You just don’t ask people that !
Shouldn't be allowed. Victim blaming. And for that reason??
Exactly
Erik didn't asked for this to happen.
she ask why didnt run away??? they were scare kids please ....apologize for such a rude interview
Scared with 700k spent after...
Plus this was the 90s, political correctness wasn't so main stream as it is today, it was more facts over your feelings
@@ANGELSURS shut up you fool
@@shaveciacole4941 why you mad? 😧
@@ANGELSURS because I can be tf ! Just how you can say stupidity I can be mad
These men are humble, and respectful, and more sane than most people I know. Free them.
Nah, Just sociopaths
They suffered so much. As someone who’s been through similar things, I understand their feelings and pain so well. The way they speak, I feel their emotions so deeply.
Sorry for your pain. xxx
Me too. I hate that i have anything in common with them but truth is I do. I can see their pain, it is obvious they are not lying!!!!!
Barbara W is horrible to them!! Has she no empathy???
Yep
It was the 90s, kids born In the mid 2000s don't understand that all this political correctness and caring about others feelings over facts and evidence wasn't main stream like it is today
@@KeyLayProductions just because it was the 90’s doesn’t mean she can’t have sympathy and be respectful???
@@KeyLayProductions facts and evidence like the picture his father took of his private parts that was shown in court?
@@Belihoney again they still fucking murdered someone im not saying what allegedly happened to them wasnt fucking awful, I've read into it and watched the interviews, the fact of the matter is go to any pre 2009 murderer interview and see how they speak to them, its to get the facts and get the best interview regardless if it comes off rude or not
this is a gross interviewing style
“Abuse excuse”?! Throw the whole woman away!!!
Plss throw her away‼️
GenesisR SAY 👏🏾IT 👏🏾LOUDER 👏🏾FOR 👏🏾THE👏🏾PEOPLE 👏🏾AT 👏🏾THE 👏🏾BACK
She was very true at many points in this interview.
1. Why they kill their mother too? Its they're father who being abusive. Their mom mistake is just not being helpful but she didn't threat their life.
2. Why they dont choose to walk away from home and ask for police protection instead of pulling a gun and at circumstances where their father did not attacking them.
3. Many people survive home abuse without have to kill their parents.
4. They seem to be very jntelligent, smart and rational on handling awkward questions in this interview. But how could they not being able to make rational and wise decision to save themselves from their father without killing.
Yall just being fool by their perfect look, contagious smile, seducive voice and sexy move. In fact yall just being horny.
Last Thing Ermmm okay so 1. your sentence structure really confused me so I stopped reading your questions. I don’t think it’s my job to correct your sentences.
2. I’m confused as to when the comment section became an interview process.
3. Everyone has a right to their own opinion; you clearly think they should be in jail so kudos to you, some people don’t which is completely fine.
4. I feel like the interviewer conducted herself very poorly and she was clearly on attack mode.
5. I’m not a “fool” or “horny” just because we have different opinions. I’ve watched and read so many articles. I don’t agree with them killing their parents but I’m open minded and I can see why it led up to it. You seemed to be very descriptive with your last point which makes me think that’s your opinion of them👀. But like I said, everyone is entitled to their own thoughts👍🏾.
@@getuphereletsdance Law and police are established to give people justice. They would get it if they use legal way. They are not locked Inside a room, tied, they able to go out and come back to home anytime they want, they have money, so its not impossible to get to the police station. Unfortunately, they make their own decision, its wrong and they know the consequences. Now how justice should be given if both father and sons commited crime. Plus killing is a sinful act in religion. They open the hell door even wider.
How terrible of Barbara to be sitting their saying to Erik “so it’s your fault” multiple times I mean come on you can already see that he’s in pain and has so much regret and the fact that she’s saying that and he’s agreeing and blaming himself for everything that happened is only making him feel worse inside. They deserve better!
They
Murdered
Their
Parents
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Poor Erik he blames himself for what happened but it was his parents fault for pushing him to that point :(
HE CAN SAY ANYTHING HE WANTS, BUT THE FACT IS HE IS LYING THROUGH HIS ASS.
"Abuse excuse"??? Is she for real? So out of touch.
that term was tossed around a lot during their trial, she was just repeating what she heard. it was 100% the media that warped the brothers' story and pitted the public against them
@@helenli7302 She IS the media.
as far as I understood eric it was alan dershowitz who coined the term. she used it for her question.
My jaw DROPPED. What a biiitch
Barbara was so Bias obviously.
She is very unfair.
Barbara not all parents are good nice & treat their children well.
Biased... Keep in mind this interview is from the 80's it's over 30 years old. It was a different time dear.
@@SlimKeith11 It's from 1996 after they had been convicted and were awaiting sentencing. However, your statement does hold true about the lack of knowledge about abuse, especially the abuse of males and its effects.
@@Muirmaiden There was a tremendous amount of knowledge about male abuse and its effects in the 90s.
@@minoozolala Not compared to now.
@@Muirmaiden Sorry, you're mistaken.
all they needed was to be loved.
They deserved better parents and more people who loved them when they were young.
damn Erik’s pain is unbearable… I just want to give both of them a hug and let them know that I don’t think they are bad people..
Me too. I feel so bad for them.
They say they like women @Robert
Lyle is a good brother...it makes me cry....he is supported Eric and never blamed for anything...Eric is also so cute ,like a baby..I feels sorry for him.
Lyle so good he Molest rape Eric too yet Eric Didn't kill him Yea you devil's Cain Murderous Genesis 1:1-11 Whorefom liar's drunk revelation 17:1-16 Fornication Adultery Incest Abortionist Sodomites murderous Matthews 18:6 Leviticus 20:9,13
Run away at 12 and become a waiter...what's wrong with this woman...I hear it's called victim blaming...will a 12 year old girl be asked the same question
No they will comfort them and tell them it's okay but with men they give them suggestion's instead of comfort like wtf
@@hobi4570 I get mad how this woman goes over and over the molestation and makes it look like they are lying or maybe okay with it. This evil woman has never instructed with a 12 year old...cant even remember if "I had a brain at that age"
@@albertnyakundi6756 i know
Clearly she doesn't believe they are truly victims and she is allowed to have her opinion just as you are.
These guy are lying. Come on, Lyle was 21 when he shot his father and mother, not some poor helpless 12 year old. The father had been having an extra-mariltal affair - he wasn't abusing Eric. Look at Eric, he's 25 or 26 in this interview and referring to himself as "a normal kid" lol. The interviewer knows they're full of it.
you can see how lyle tries to encourage his brother as eric seems to be the most damaged, theyre both supporting each other, i hope they get to forgive themselves
That 22 years separation was so cruel!! Can't imagine what they went through. Lyle and erik endured tonnes of pain and suffering all their lives but in my opinion, the most horrible thing which happened to them was their separation 💔
Whether or not they were abused they killed their parents without reporting their dad, getting help or something. Abused or not they still have to serve time for killing their dad and mom, who didn't abuse them, in cold blood.
@@JL-uo1di why do you keep copy&pasting this same comment over and over and over here? not like its adding anything to the conversation
@@JL-uo1di body language specialists and family members and the lack of holes or change in their story over all this time prove they were abused
@@anonymouspotato1022 they may have been abused while they lead their privileged lives but that doesn’t justify what they did. Take a look at the autopsy photos. He never told his psychologist he was abused , Eric masterminded the whole thing and his brother followed him
Yes, Barbara's line of questioning is despicable. She interrogated them, yet they held their grounds.
The brothers were more professional than the journalist...😆😆😆
@Trixie Tanucci yeah I wondered why he couldn't acknowledge that...still lying...maybe because those times were not so open .
Whether or not they were abused they killed their parents without reporting their dad, getting help or something. Abused or not they still have to serve time for killing their dad and mom, who didn't abuse them, in cold blood.
@@JL-uo1di again, you make it clear that you don't understand the psychological impacts of growing up under abuse like this
@@narcissistninjas9233 what do you mean, "still lying" ?
I suffered emotionally from my father (a WW2 veteran) i am relieved hes finally dead. I wanted him dead and gone for over 50 years. Sending them both LOVE AND LIGHT❤❤❤
4:55
*lyle talking*
*erik randomly: LYLE*
I was dead when he said that😂
I think they have paid their price. They should be free to go
Yep
Agreed
Agree
UGHHHHH I'VE NEVER HATED AN INTERVIEWER THIS MUCHHHH
This lady is so fricking rude like jeszz lady
"So it's your fault." She is horrendously rude!
She was saying in response to what Erik said about feeling guilty for starting the whole chain of events that led to the murder.
You don't say that to anyone is this situation or anything even less. It's not right. And she said it multiple times. You can tell through this whole interview that she is repulsed by them and is trying to make them feel bad throughout. Awful woman. Period.
“Just that I love them and that despite everything that happened they really loved us and, that things just went awry.” 🥺🥺
to the people calling them liars, if this were women, you wouldn’t think for a second they were lying.
honestly, you can tell by their actions and reactions during their interviews how real it was, and how they’re not faking it, and still people don’t believe them and its disgusting
@Amira Sambuli just watched the behaviour panel on YT. They seem of the consensus that they are truthful in their testimonies that they were certainly abused by their father. The Behaviour Panel are body language experts.
@Amira Sambuli Watch their testimonies, the evidence was everywhere.
People don’t believe women all the time
Go actually research this case. They went on a spending spree with his money after. Boo hoo. They weren't abused.
I really feel for the youngest brother 😩....he’s so adorable to me idc ....they are already in jail suffering why does she continue to ridicule them
Um They went on a humongous shopping spree afterward and spent their money parent’s money. They are cold-blooded killers end of fucking story
@@kb5630 what would you do if you were getting raped and not just "for fun" but also being tortured while doing it? Of course killing is never right but what if you were killing a sex trafficker? Besides, incest is so gross
@@kb5630 Lyle went on a shopping spree and spent his parents money. Erik withered away. He stopped going out, he stopped eating, he was a shell of a man after what happened.
Uju M. Lyle and his mom shopped to cope with their problems apparently.
Stockholm syndrome
They’re so well spoken
High intelligence
coz they aint millennials
So was Ted Bundy
They're survivors! I see it now very differently from back then. Gone through some things in my life that no one believed me either.
“Abuse excuse” …. She said
Wow. Absolutely,… wow
I truly believe these guys ! My heart aches for the Menendez Boys
I believe them too 😢
I feel so sorry for the Menendez brothers that they got abused by their parents,
the brothers didnt deserve that abuse, they deserve love & support.
I will pray for them & ask God & Jesus to forgive them. 🙏🏻💖
they did not deserve abuse from media either
I agree
No ONE ever deserves that abuse.
@@cnyr05 and his parents no matter what they did or didn’t do deserve to die in such a horrific way.
And then re abused by this hag of an interviewer. Revictimizing them! She is as vile as her parents.
The only thing I can say for sure from this interview is that the interviewer has never been molested in her life.
hahaha ikr
There's always time 😪
@@ANGELSURS always 😒
@@ANGELSURS😉*
@@sachycardero3940 😧
They should’ve served a way lesser sentence. Gotta put yourself in the position of others and I cant imagine growing up in this situation. This must’ve taken such a toll on their mental health.
They also had 51 witnesses who said they knew thier father was abusive but the judge was extremely biased and dismissed any evidence related to abuse in the second trial
mason feliciano - yeah finding out that their parents were cutting them off after they’d committed a series of residential burglaries must have been pretty tough on their self-esteem.
@@colingallagher1443 finding out that their parents might have killed them must have taken a toll on them.
There is a point when you've had enough. You just can't take it anymore...You just reach that breaking point. I think there brave for telling the truth.
Bella Box - The brothers’ breaking point was when they found out their parents were cutting them off financially.
I can’t believe this woman is acting like she knows more about the case than them omg
Bro why is she so rude to them
"why didn't they run away?" oh I don't know Barbara maybe because their parents were rich af and dangerous af. And it would be worse
She didn’t know that! Chill She is asking very valid questions because she is here to represent the public and they have questions to things regarding to sexual abuse that they don’t understand.
@@kaylinwhite6584 bruh, you know that they talked about this in the trials, and you can clearly see how rude she is trying to be. If you wanna be a journalist be professional. It's that simple
@Kaylin White jeffrey dahmer was interviewed respectfully. he's a serial while these two brothere were disrespected by that woman knowing that they were abused by their own parents and that they also regretted what they did. you see it's not about the year, this woman was just biased and unprofessional. she lacked empathy thinking that she's done a great a job.
@@natacha944your totally right. She is being super rude.
I hope her last sentence is proven totally wrong and these guys are let out. That shouldn't have EVER been their sentence. Do I believe they should have done any sort of sentence???? Yes definitely. BUT maybe 10 years nowhere near the 34 they've done.
If they were given a trial today the outcome would have been much different. Also did anyone else cringe when she said "Abuse excuse"
Jeeez, this is so beyond heartbreaking. 😢
My heart breaks for these guys. The human pshichology is amazing, they were rich and old enough to make other choices, but the terror and how one feels trapped emotionally is beyond any other details of life
We should put a word for them out there today because they did not deserve a lifetime sentence!!
That's what I thought. I'm thinking about how they both are in their cells right now as I'm typing this and it breaks my heart that humanity let them down so bad. Not just them but so many people out there. It's a tragic world we live in
watching this just makes me feel so angry and helpless, these men were boys who just needed help. And our justice system and society as a whole just locks them up and forgets
They are locked up because they killed their parents. But it should have been voluntary manslaughter which is 22 years. They are victims and killers.
@@kaylinwhite6584 they are victims
They also killed 2 people are you stupid or something.
Because women got it good. As a man don’t nobody give a fuck how you feel
Is this Walters doing the interview? How horrible is she? These boys are victims and who has been molested by their own father who should be protecting them. How dare she treat them so badly! I hope they are released they have suffered so much already.
The title of the video should be -
"15 mins of Barbara being a sexist"
yes.
I wish these two were released
Why do people praise her again, because she was treating them poorly, this lowkey one of the most unprofessional interviews I have ever seen.
@ first off chill, second, do you think they're lying? Not trying to be rude or whatever btw
By the way I understand this is her job, like this is what supposed to happen. I would never expect like for them to be laughing and joking around or treating them like patients in a hospital. Plus it was the 90s
This was a pretty common interviewing style in the 90s; journalists saw themselves as an impersonal "the voice of the people" (remember this is before social media), so some saw it as their duty to ask the "hard questions" that they thought the lowest common denominator "man in the street" was thinking. Really it was all for ratings.
I am disgusted by the insensitivity of that woman. I find her behavior completely rude and disgusting.
Noticed when asked why didn't he run away n when he replied he tried but was threatened out just rolled another QUESTION without any empathy whatsoever seems she thinks the worst of them n it shows
The woman doesn’t understand that the emotional trauma that. They went through they were raped by their father. They are victims.
They are also confessed killers
My dear Erik and Lyle I believe that you guys will have an opportunity to live free of guilt , only God can do that and I am sure you’ll get a second chance in this world . And when you guys said that you forgive them for all the bad things that they did to you guys it’s wonderful for sure you’ll be going to heaven. ❤️
Please God bring peace at these brother's hearts and soul.
This is just so tragic.
I hope and pray that their lives will turn around and be blessed abundantly.
Please God forgive their sin and make them feel your mercy..
I honestly cannot stand Walter's. She's probably the most uncouth "journalist" I've ever witnessed. She lets her preconceived opinions overshadow her journalistic approach and integrity. Treats the ppl she interviews like stats, not humans. I don't understand the draw toward her. She has such seemingly unprecedented access to so many fascinating ppl, and yet, she typically drops the ball. It's astounding that she's been in the forefront of televised journalism for decades.
And just now, reading the other commentators, I feel less wrong lol.
It isn't just me. 🙏😂
Her accent is also cringe.
the dog chick - How uncouth for her to bring up that the brothers had purchased the shotguns days before blowing away their parents.
@@globetrotting2628 her accent? Lmfao
No, not just you hon. I am like "how the hell did she get this far??" What does that say about the media machine?
I DONT CARE IF THEY EXCAGERATED THE ABUSE, THEY WERE ENOUGH EVIDENCE FROM PHOTOGRAPHS, FAMILY AND FAMILY FRIENDS LIKE THEIR TENNIS COACH, PLUS THE PSYCHIATRIST WHO SAID THE ABUSE HAPPENED. COERSIVE CONTROL WILL RUIN YOU THE FATHER WAS WAY TOO CONTROLLING AND OPRESSIVE. HE'D HAVE RUINED THEM PDYCHOLOGICALLY AND MUM WATCHING IT.
I love their relationship and love for eachother
They deserve to be free. They have gone through hell. Set them free.
Dear Barbara Walters, we the public view you as an appalling interviewer who treated this shows guests with full prejudice and unfairly portraying them to your viewers. WHAT DO YOU SAY TO THAT?
Absolutely agree with this comment. She is biased horrendous and refuse to understand two beautiful men in an unbearable situation
This makes me so sad I wish I could just hug them
The fact that she even asked if Erik enjoyed what his father did made me so angry. You can clearly see the hate and anger he felt. This interview was so so unprofessional and rude there was no basic human manners at all so rude.
They are to me are the nicest and most truthful criminals I've ever known!
It is 2022 and the world is so much different. I respect what you all are saying. She was not getting paid to be empathetic, and they agreed to be interviewed by her. I actually think her questions and approach ( clearly proven by comments) gave them the ability to have their final chance to speak their truth. I’m sure a lot of us can’t imagine that kind of abuse backed by power and money, and being young men. Tragic that was their only option.
I marvel at the strength and honesty and humility of these 2 brothers....looking at the 3, the woman was more of a beast, the two were gentle souls who were repeatedly abused with words and humiliation by media...this woman has no heart
Agree. xx
It's really painful. Nobody is allowed to abuse children sextually and emotionally! They did the right thing, from the expression on their faces it is obvious how torturous their dad's action was. Their dad was a devil. Shame on their dad. Damn him.
Someone hates them, it's obvious it was manslaughter
Id agree that their monster was an evil demon. But i also do realize you can't be judge, jury, and executioner and get away with it.
They suffered greatly, I hope they can be released someday
the fact they can forgive and still love them regardless of everything they had been through😭
It’s clear that Lyle doesn’t do so well under pressure and in the hot seat I mean come on there’s a reason why Erik carried the ENTIRE court case and interview cause he has a DAMN good poker face.
This is such BS. Man...society was cold in the 80's-90's
Talking about "abuse excuse" ...a boy being raped by his own father his entire life and then that father emasculating him and making him feel dirty, weak and disgusting his entire life...and then the boy growing up and having to deal with the inner shame of not being a "man" because of the sexual abuse....it's VERY different than how a young girl who is sexually abused in the same way would react.
No matter what, killing is not the answer. They could report earlier to the police and let the law give justice to them. They made their own decision, they know it's wrong, they know the consequences. Why should they have to wait years after being molested. They didnt get lock in a room, tied, they have money, they able to get out from the house and come back. so its not impossible to reach to the police station.
@@lastthing3197 omg if I see you one more time. First of all I doubt you saw the entire trial or at least all the highlights. You have to keep in mind their father was a millionaire and had incredible power over them. Their father threatened them if they were ever to tell anybody he would kill them. You also have to keep in mind they were so traumatized from all this trauma that Erik had the mentality of a 12 year old. They also didn't wait years after they were being molested because they kept being molested or at least Erik kept getting raped. Their father already had their entire life planned out for them so he could still abuse them and he had the power too because he was a millionaire. Yes killing is wrong but they killed their rapist and abusers.
@@lastthing3197 you think it’s so easy????
I love how they answered that rude lady questions nicely
What a sad story. They should be free. They were abused!
Ye This is true
Anywhere I see this brothers, I clearly see the pain in their face, in there eyes and in their whole life. That pain of being abused by their own parents who supposed to protect them. My heart goes for them and I can't stop thinking of that time when they were being abused. I wish someone help them they've been in presom long enough and for life punishment is so wrong!! 😢❤️
No , they will be free very soon .JUSTICE it’s around the corner .🙏
it’s crazy to think that even after all that their parents did to them, erik would still apologize to them
Heartbreaking. But not unusual for abused children. The confusion between being tortured and "But this is my Mommy/Daddy/ my world......Tears you apart.
she did not just ask “are you gay” 😭😭😭
thank you for the like’s 💞
yea she did😓
he answered that question with so much dignity
Who was even ask that?! that’s ridiculous
You just don’t ask people that!
this reporter is so heartless and if one day it will happen to her family we hope she will interview her family same as this it was not easy if we are not in thier situation ,,, u don't know old woman if your in the situation of a child,,, wake up old woman it makes me feel sorry for this interviewer, realy realy I think they need lighter conviction...there are worst people than them and they are still out free... I pray they be given second chance of life outside of prison
As a woman and a mother, I honestly cannot wrap my head around how a mother can stand back and not say anything knowing that their children are being sexually assaulted, much less by their own father. I have thought about it and thought about it again and it still does not compute in my mind... It's absolutely heartbreaking and unbearable to think about. I wonder if their father threatened her life somehow.
There are so many testimonies of her neglect and abuse. Aside from also having Lyle fondle her, and being upset with him when he no longer wanted to do that as a child, there are other instances. When the boys were young, she had been out shopping with someone and when the other person noticed the boys were missing, she notified Kitty, their mother. Instead of being worried, the mother said, oh, they will figure it out. And when the intercom had announced that they'd been lost and were with mall security, Kitty had turned to her friend and said oh good now we know where they are, we can keep shopping. There are other instances shared in the book "the menendez murders"
I think these 2 brothers can say anything about there parents now. The Parents are dead they can’t defend themselves.
@@yvettesantiago8016 so you think they’re lying about it all? you must be on drugs..
Lyle did nor want to go back to princeton college & dont feel bad for these murderers. They told Dr. OZiel they did it to be free & their mom had to be killed because she was a witness...dont fall for their tales!
Having rewatched the testimony, I understand what these poor young men endured. They should never have been convicted. They deserved rehabilitation. Society let these tortured young men down. It’s an abomination.
Totally agree. It is so obvious to me how abused they were by their parents then the world! I hate today's media.
I feel so bad for these boys 😕. Incest is not prejudice. It has no levels of class, money, social status. Perpetrators need to know that one way or another they will pay 🤨
she's just trying her best to put them through the pain and guilt all over again you can tell she probably didn't care about their abuse she was so small minded in this it made me angry
The abuse is a factor but they still murdered their parents which is also a very serious crime. They are their as convicted murders trying to be housed in the same prison.
No Erik dont say these. That's the victims guilt. They want to take the responsibility on them. It's from the damage, they didn't love you in their right way! They ruined you! Parents like that dont deserve to be forgiven. Regret the killings, but everything else, tell them to go and drawn in the lake.
He still wanted abused people to be onest and fight to Get help . Its so beautiful in their situation . Still wanting people to never give up and be onest and survive .
“Don’t do what we did” 👍🏻