Menéndez brothers murder mansion sells for eye-watering $17MILLION – exactly 28 years to the day after pair were convicted of shooting dead parents in posh 90120 zip code
The Beverly Hills mansion infamous for the gruesome murders committed by the Menendez brothers, who brutally murdered their parents, has sold for a whopping $17 million.
This sale closed exactly 28 years to the day after the brothers were convicted of their heinous crimes.
The Mediterranean-style villa, located in the trendy Beverly Hills 90210 zip code, was initially on the market for nearly $20 million, but had to undergo a significant price reduction before it was finally sold.
Despite luxurious amenities such as a swimming pool, tennis court and two-story guest house, the price reduction of approximately 25 percent below market value was almost certainly due to the mansion’s dark and uncomfortable history.
The Beverly Hills mansion where the Menendez brothers gruesomely murdered their parents has been sold for $17 million, exactly 28 years after their conviction
Located in the trendy Beverly Hills zip code 90210, the Mediterranean-style villa comes with a refreshing pool and hot tub at the rear
A spacious living room complete with fireplace and patio doors lead to the garden
“It’s really the bad voodoo that comes with buying a home to live in with your family that people can fear,” Strategic Property Analytics President and Forensic Appraiser Orell Anderson told me. Realtor.com.
‘There is almost always a discount, but sometimes it is bought by people who are not bothered by it.’
The mansion, which covers 9,063 square meters, has a rich history dating back to its construction in 1927.
It was later redesigned in 1984 by a friend of the Menendez family, Mark Slotkin.
Slotkin sold the property to José Menendez, the brothers’ father, in 1988 for $4 million.
Slotkin played a major role in the subsequent trial when he testified about certain details of the mansion, including the soundproofing he had installed, casting doubt on the testimony of a maid who claimed to have overheard family arguments.
Erik, right, and Lyle Menendez, left, are seen during their 1990 murder trial
The mansion has a gourmet kitchen, complete with high-end appliances, and a walk-in pantry
This immaculate 7-bedroom, 9-bathroom family home features high ceilings, a grand entrance with a dramatic spiral staircase and imported Italian limestone floors.
Tour buses still pass by the mansion, which is easily visible from the street, giving tourists a glimpse of the infamous house
The former Menendez family home can be seen here in this 2021 photo
The murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez on August 20, 1989, attracted international attention, with speculation initially pointing to a possible mob hit.
The couple was shot dead in the den of the family’s country home.
It was eventually revealed that Erik and Lyle Menendez were responsible for the brutal murders. At the time of the murders, Lyle was 21 and Erik was 18.
During their trial, the brothers did not deny the murders, but claimed that they had suffered years of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of their music director, forcing them to live in constant fear, which ultimately led to their decision to kill their parents.
The pair claimed they acted in self-defense, fearing their father would kill them.
Arguments from their defense team described that the couple “did not harbor the mental state necessary for first-degree murder and were therefore guilty of manslaughter,” but a Los Angeles jury found the brothers guilty of first-degree murder in March 1996.
The house is depicted in this evidence photo used during the trial
Chilling crime scene photos showing the blood-soaked couch where Jose Menendez was shot five times by his own sons were at the center of the prosecution
The brothers, who initially blamed the murders on the mafia, later claimed they shot their parents in self-defense after years of terrible sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of their father, Jose.
Erik Menendez, left, and his brother Lyle, in front of their Beverly Hills home
Erik (left) and Lyle Menendez were responsible for the brutal murders. At the time of the murders, Lyle was 21 and Erik was 18
The siblings fatally shot their mother Kitty, a socialite, and father Jose Menendez, a wealthy record company executive. The family is seen above in an undated photo
Erik, left, and Lyle Menendez, right, are seen in more recent mugshots from 2016 and 2018
The pair are serving life sentences without the possibility of parole. Last year, the brothers filed court papers to overturn their convictions based on new evidence.
The Elm Drive mansion remained on the market for several years after the murders, with ownership changing hands several times.
It was eventually purchased in 1993 by television writer William Link, the writer and co-creator of Murder, She Wrote.
The house was later purchased in 2001 by telecommunications executive Sam Delug for $3.7 million.
Major renovations were subsequently made to the interior of the house in 2002, although the exterior still closely resembles its appearance at the time of the murders.
Delug had asked for $20 million before this latest price drop to $17 million.