Hello, readers! Welcome to the newest installment of I Never Knew That, a video series highlighting strange, surprising, and even downright bizarre true stories about the newsworthy figures featured on Biography.com.
This episode—which involves convicted killers Lyle and Erik Menendez—certainly fits the bill. Before their arrest and trials for the 1989 murders of their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez vaulted them into the cultural zeitgeist, Lyle and Erik turned heads with a lavish spending spree—including purchasing courtside NBA tickets. More than two decades later, a true crime enthusiast discovered unsettling proof of their outing at Madison Square Garden.
If today’s tale intrigues you, let us know at editor@biography.com. Keep it here to learn even more about the Menendez brothers—from their life in prison to renewed efforts to procure their release.
And, if you missed it, catch our first episode detailing the surprising link between American explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and the Kentucky Derby.
As always, thanks for watching!
Tyler Piccotti joined the Biography.com staff as an Associate News Editor and is now the News and Culture Editor. He previously worked as a reporter and copy editor for a daily newspaper recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors. In his current role, he shares the true stories behind your favorite movies and TV shows and profiles rising musicians, actors, and athletes. When he's not working, you can find him at the nearest amusement park or movie theater and cheering on his favorite teams.
