Menendez Brothers' Case update: DA Plans to Revisit Menendez Brothers' Convictions Amid New Evidence


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The convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were imprisoned over 30 years ago for murdering their parents, are set to undergo a review.

In 1989, the brothers shot Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills mansion.

Prosecutors alleged that the killings were part of a scheme to inherit their father’s wealth.

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon stated that there is "a moral and ethical obligation" to review new evidence. 

The brothers presented this new evidence in 2023.

They claimed they were sexually abused by their father and acted in self-defense.

Additionaly, Renewed interest in the case has surfaced. 

This comes after the release of a Netflix series about the Menendez brothers' case last month.



During the original trial, prosecutors argued that the murders were motivated by greed.

They highlighted how the brothers spent their substantial inheritance on luxury items such as Rolex watches, cars, and expensive real estate before becoming suspects.

The case gained national attention during the trial, largely because of its shocking revelations.

The first trial ended in a hung jury after the Menendez brothers shared their allegations of long-term abuse.

In a second trial, much of the abuse evidence was excluded.

As a result, the brothers were found guilty in 1996 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

At the time of the murders, Lyle Menendez was 21, and Erik Menendez was 18.

The new evidence under consideration includes a letter from Erik Menendez to his cousin from 1988.

This letter reportedly hints at the abuse he suffered from his father.

"None of this information has been confirmed," Gascon, the top prosecutor in Los Angeles County, said at a press conference.

"We are not ready to conclude whether we believe or disbelieve this information. However, we must acknowledge our moral and ethical responsibility to review what has been presented to us," he added.

Gascon emphasized that his office is not suggesting there was any wrongdoing in the original trial. 



The review process could potentially result in resentencing or a new trial.

According to CBS news, a hearing for the case is scheduled for November 26, 2024.

After the release of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story on Netflix, Gascon mentioned his office has received a surge of inquiries.

The series has sparked alot controversy.

Family members are saying that the brothers have been "victimized by this grotesque shock drama."

Creator Ryan Murphy defended the series.

He described the family's backlash as "predictable at best."

Additionally, reality TV star Kim Kardashian has publicly supported the brothers.

This has further reignited interest in their case. 

"They are not monsters. They are kind, intelligent, honest men," Kim Kardashian stated in an article for NBC News.

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