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Twenty-eight years have passed since the Menendez brothersErik and Lyle, were convicted of the murder of their parents, José and 'Kitty', and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
But what has happened to the Menendez family's luxurious Beverly Hills mansion in the years since the parents' gruesome and untimely murders?
Built in 1927, the sprawling 9,063-square-foot villa underwent significant renovations by the home's original owner, Mark Slotkin, who in 1974 added soundproofed rooms after a series of renovations to complete the massive property.
Built in 1927, the sprawling 9,063-square-foot villa was home to the famous Menendez family, who owned the house from 1988 to 1990.
Nearly three decades have passed since the Menendez brothers, Erik and Joseph, were convicted of murdering their parents, José and 'Kitty,' and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
The Mediterranean-style property, which includes a detached guest house, has spacious seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms.
In 1988 the mansion found its next owner, the Menéndez family, when José purchased the luxurious property for $4 million – in what would have been an abrupt move after the two brothers were allegedly involved in a series of robberies.
The grand California estate sits on a half-acre lot in the coveted 90210 neighborhood and is listed as an “oasis for the ultra-wealthy, with a private tennis court, pool, rose gardens and a wine cellar with tasting room.” according to Realtor.com.
After the brutal murders of their parents Erik and Lyle remained in the Mediterranean-style villa, which includes a detached guest house, spacious seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, until they were arrested in 1990.
Just a year later, the single-family home was sold for a bargain price of $3.6 million to an undisclosed buyer – one of four times the home has changed hands since the infamous murders.
The grand California estate sits on a half-acre lot in the coveted 90210 neighborhood and is listed as an “oasis for the ultra-wealthy, with a private tennis court, pool, rose gardens and a wine cellar with tasting room.” according to Realtor.com
The Menendez brothers continue to captivate the public's attention behind bars, as their story, intertwined with the fate of the family home, remains a chilling chapter in the history of Beverly Hills.
The single-family home has changed hands four times since the infamous 1989 murders
Equipped with high ceilings and an imposing entrance with a dramatic circular staircase, the house changed hands once again in 1993 when it was purchased by famous screenwriter William Link.
Link purchased the mansion for an undisclosed sum and reportedly lived there for eight years before selling the home in 2001 for $3.7 million to telecommunications executive Sam Delug.
Delug catapulted the opulent estate back into the spotlight in 2023, listing the home for a surprising price close to US$20 million.
The historic home was eventually sold in March 2024 to the Lahjini family, a prominent Iranian-American group, for a low price of $17 million.
The once foreboding property is now undergoing a series of extensive renovations carried out by the new owners.
Reportedly including imported Italian limestone flooring, a gourmet kitchen complete with high-end appliances and a walk-in pantry, the home may now have a new layout under the wealthy family's current ownership.
The Menéndez brothers continue to capture public attention behind bars as tThe heir's story, intertwined with the fate of the family home, remains a chilling chapter in the history of Beverly Hills.
