In August 1989, the cold-blooded sensational murder of Jose and Kitty Menendez shocked the nation. Though originally thought to be the work of the Mob, it soon became apparent that the murderers were the Menendez' own sons, Lyle and Eric. But why? Were the sons striking out in self-defense after being lifelong victims of verbal and physical abuse? Or were they simply greedy, overgrown children in a hurry to receive their sizeable inheritance? Here you will get an intimate, sensational peek into the mind of a fascinating criminal as you listen to Lyle Menendez converse with Norma Novelli, a middle-aged single mother with whom he corresponded by telephone and mail for years. Listen to Lyle as he divulges his many secrets and then decide: Why did the Menendez brothers kill their parents?