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EPISODE · Dec 2, 2024 · 59 MIN

Analyzing The Menendez Brothers: Psychological Perspectives on Why The Abuse Led To the Murder

from Why Do People Do That? · host Stacy Pellettieri, LCSW and Heather Harten, LCSW

The Menendez brothers have been a controversial story and debate since the day they killed their parents. Wondering why they did it? Wondering how long-term sustained abuse can lead 2 boys to murder their parents? Wondering why we are looking at it through a new lens today than we did 35 years ago? From the psyche of the abused mind to the changes in gender roles, media, and societal norms, join us in this riveting analysis of the 2 boys who have been behind bars for 35 years. Just? Unjust? Should we free the Menendez boys?    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhyDoPeopleDoThat   Visit our website: https://whydopeopledothat.com/   If you'd like to contact Stacy and Heather or learn more about their practices, visit the following sites: Long Island Counseling Services - www.longislandcounselingservices.com District Support Services - www.districtsupportservices.com  ADHD Training Center - www.adhdtrainingcenter.com     Follow the "Why Do People Do That?" Podcast on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whydopeopledothatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569908326130 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whydopeopledothatpodcast   This episode was produced at Press Record Studios in NYC:  www.pressrecordstudios.com

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