By outdoor-nature-child.com In an exclusive interview, we delve into the intriguing history of a Mediterranean-style mansion in Beverly Hills, California, infamous for a shocking crime that took place within its walls. Once owned by the Menendez family, this property has a sprawling area of over 22,100 square feet, and it recently sold for a staggering $17 million.
The latest reports from Realtor reveal that this luxurious estate, which hit the market earlier this year, was purchased in March for an impressive $17 million. Just seven months later, the identity of its new owners has surfaced: the Lahijani family, known for their significant presence in the Los Angeles real estate market. This Iranian-American family boasts a portfolio rich with investment properties in the area.
This mansion, with over 9,000 square feet of living space, features eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms, replete with high-end appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a glamorous swimming pool. It’s a true testament to luxury living. However, its reputation is marred by the tragic events of 1989, when brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez brutally murdered their parents, Jose and Mary Louise Menendez, inside the home. The case captured the nation’s attention, with the brothers claiming they acted out of fear from years of abuse, while prosecutors argued it was a premeditated act for financial gain. Ultimately, both were convicted of first-degree murder and are currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole—now for over 35 years.
The Menendez case has been the subject of various media explorations, including Netflix’s true crime docuseries titled “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” which not only highlighted the family’s tragic narrative but also transformed the murder house into an unusual tourist spot. Most recently, Netflix released a documentary titled “The Menendez Brothers,” which features recorded phone calls between the brothers and the director—recorded while the brothers were incarcerated. This documentary has reignited public interest, attracting curious visitors to the formerly quiet affluent neighborhood, much to the dismay of local residents who have sought police intervention to curb the influx of trespassers.
Originally purchased by the Menendez family for $4 million in 1988, the house became the scene of an ongoing nightmare after the couple was murdered by their sons just a year later. Despite its opulent design, the property struggled to sell in the years following the crime, overshadowed by its dark history. It has changed hands multiple times, with the Lahijani family currently undertaking extensive renovations.
Recent developments have also shed new light on the case itself. New evidence suggests that Erik Menendez, at the age of 13, wrote a letter to a cousin detailing long-term sexual abuse by their father. With this emerging evidence, authorities have announced a reopening of the investigation, scheduled to present new testimonies on November 26.