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
What this episode covers
The Menedez Brothers! What led them to the murder and why are we seeing this through such a different lens today than we did 35 years ago?!
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