In 2023, Michael Franzese opened up about his time being locked up with the infamous Menendez brothers. The former mobster highlighted how one brother’s therapy sessions inadvertently revealed their guilt, as he threatened the therapist, leading to their arrest. He described Lyle as the more manipulative brother, who influenced Erik. Franzese also recounted how the brothers were generally disliked by other inmates for the violent nature of the crime. The conversation touched on the complexities of their family dynamics, suggesting some truth to claims of parental abuse, but ultimately stating that such factors don’t justify their actions. DJ Vlad and Franzese also note that the Menendez case was highly publicized, setting the stage for later media spectacles like the O.J. Simpson trial. The story of the Menendez brothers is currently being portrayed in a new Netflix series.