Lyle and Erik Menendez, despite themselves stars of season 2 of Monsters on Netflix, will soon know if they can be released after 34 years in prison. The date of the new study of their file has just been revealed, and it’s coming soon!
Season 2 of Monsters on Netflix, produced by Ryan Murphy, reveals in detail the story of Lyle and Erik Menendez. As a reminder, in 1996, the Menendez brothers were convicted of the murder of their parents, Kitty and José Menendez, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The brothers’ lawyers never disputed that they had killed their parents, but wanted to make the judges understand that they had acted in self-defense after having suffered sexual and psychological violence from their father. At the time, much of the evidence pointing in this direction was ignored. Recently, after the release of season 2 of Monstersthe mobilization of celebrities and Internet users, as well as the highlighting of new evidence, the Los Angeles County prosecutor, George Gascón, declared that his office would re-study the case of the Menendez brothers. He would like thatErik and Lyle to be sentenced to 50 years in prisonwhich would immediately make them eligible for parole since they were under 26 when the crime was committed. We now know when the Menendez brothers’ new hearing will take place.
Menendez brothers’ next hearing set
After 34 years in prison, Lyle and Erik Menendez will finally know if they have a chance of being released. As revealed by the American media AP News, the date of their next hearing is set for December 11, 2024. Their lawyers said the brothers will also be heard on November 25. On this occasion, the court will have to examine new evidence that was not previously presented during their second trial.
Some Menendez members oppose Lyle and Erik’s release
If several members of the Menendez family report having been witnesses to the violence suffered by the two young boys by their father during their childhood and thus wish their file to be re-examined, this is not the case for all members of the tribe. One of their brothers’ uncles particularly wants them to stay in prison. Those who oppose a new sentence will likely also be heard by the judge.
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