⚠️ CW: murder, child abuse, domestic abuse, suicidal ideations, homophobia, sexual abuse, paedophilia, rape and incest ⚠️ If you like true crime and psychology then this book is definitely for you, but please be warned it's very dark and heavy! The Menendez saga has captivated the public since 1989. The killing of José and Kitty Menendez didn’t make the cover of People magazine until the arrest of their sons 7 months later, and the case developed an intense cult following. When the first Menendez trial began in July 1993, the public was convinced that Lyle and Erik were a pair of greedy rich kids who had killed their devoted parents, but the real story remained buried beneath years of dark secrets. Journalist Robert Rand, who originally reported on the case, has followed the Menendez murders from the beginning and has continued investigating for 28 years. Rand is the only reporter who covered the original investigation as well as both trials. With access to the Menendez family and their history, Rand has uncovered extraordinary details that would have changed the fate of the brothers’ first-degree murder conviction and sentencing to life without parole. Rand shares these never before revealed findings, including a deeply disturbing history of child abuse and sexual molestation in the Menendez family going back generations. This case has always fascinated me because its always made me question my ethics when it comes to the justice system and this book really showcased every aspect, even down to the horrific realities that the Menendez brothers faced. I think everyone will always have their own opinions about this case, but no matter where you lie on their convictions and what happened I think this book is an incredible read. Overall, I highly recommend this book and I think it become one of my top 5 favourite true crime reads!