Menendez Brothers Interview with Barbara Walters (1996)

Aired June 28, 1996 on ABC

Barbara Walters talks to Erik and Lyle Menendez, the brothers who were sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing their parents in 1989.

Erik Menendez Talking About Barbara Walters on His YouTube Channel:

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00:00 Intro
5:58 Interview

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[MsSongbird]

I think the only thing why Lyle and Erik agreed to this interview was because this was their only chance to see one another.

[rafaelsegovia]

It took me 30 YEARS to finally tell my parents or anyone that I was sexually molested when I was a child. Barbara asking, “Why you didn’t tell anyone…?” Is a stupid question. SMH 🤦‍♂️

[jazzyrosita]

This is why people don’t come forward about abuse and trauma

[allieschiffer]

She was extremely rude to them. No wonder people who have been abused don’t come forward. We need to free these guys.

[lilly]

they’re so polite even though she’s being rude

[AbigailOwens]

The fact that they did indeed get separated for 22 years before seeing each other again really breaks my heart

[ktlyn]

I don't think I've ever disliked Barbara Walter's so much.

[Kvnamps]

*Lyle is so protective over Eric, especially at the end when she’s saying so it’s your fault etc. Lyle moves his body so he can see Eric, comfort him & make sure he don’t leave that table feeling it’s all his fault🙌this is a real brotherhood👏*

[saraelizabeth]

The "why didnt you run away?" question is giving "why dont you leave him?" energy.

[kimberlyvickery]

They’re not lying. That testimony was 100% truth about what his dad did. That’s 100% trauma body language while telling what he did. This case needs to be reevaluated. And the spending sprees- that’s a trauma response as well. Held responsible for their actions- yes. But the sentencing needs to be reevaluated.

[konstantinamil]

the way Erik feels responsible for everything because he got the courage to open up and speak to his brother about what was happening is really so sad, this world has let them down so much

[aligonza]

Barbara wouldn’t get away with this interview in 2024 ‼️ The way she talked to them with no empathy who gives her the right to talk to them like that .

[hasmikhrachian]

I can’t believe she actually asked him if he is gay. This is the saddest thing I have seen for a while

[mckenziecamp]

the fact that erik blames himself for finding courage in telling lyle about what was happening to him is so incredibly heartbreaking. Not to mention that he wishes he could trade places with them.

[ebtibavi]

Omg she’s so irritating, they were way too patient with her

[lestingo]

they are so polite and kind even after everything they went thru...

[Spooky-mama]

The audacity of her asking if he’s gay to downplay what happened to him

[the_ferris_system]

"Unless you've been m*lested, you can't realize how hard it is to tell." This exactly.

[quatiec]

Is it just me or are reporters like Barbara supposed to be unbiased? You can clearly see how she feels about the case

[shu]

Just LISTEN to these brothers!!! They are well mannered! Well spoken!! Innocent boys that really felt they had no choice. Watching their interview made me cry ❤❤