The case of the Menendez brothers has received renewed attention recently due to new exhibits that tell their story and new evidence coming to light. Lyle and Eric Menendez he is currently incarcerated at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, California, serving a life sentence without parole after being convicted in 1996 of murdering his parents. Jose and Kitty Menendezat their home in Beverly Hills.
To learn more about the new evidence in their case and what may happen next, keep reading.
Why Did the Menendez Brothers Kill Their Parents?
The brothers faced two trials: the first in 1993, which ended in a guilty verdict, and the second in 1996, which made them guilty. At first, many believed that the purpose of the murder was their desire to take their parents’ wealth. However, during the trial, the brothers claimed that they were abused mentally, physically, and sexually by their parents.
New Evidence in the Menendez Brothers Case
Recently, there are two testimonies that can support the claims of their father, Jose Menendez. The Los Angeles County District Attorney released a letter Erik wrote to his cousin, Andy Cano, which read, according to New York Post: “I have been trying to avoid them. It’s still happening Andy but it’s worse for me now. ” The letter also said, “I don’t know when it will happen and it drives me crazy. Every night I go to bed thinking that he will come. “
In addition, at CBSRoy Rosselló, a former member of the 1980s boy group Menudo, said that he was sexually assaulted by Jose Menendez when he was in the group and was still young.
Will the Menendez Case Be Reopened?
On November 25, 2024, a judge postponed their December 11 hearing to give the new LA County attorney time to review the case, according to NBC News.
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