As Erik Menendez and Lyle Menendez ‘s upcoming court hearing approaches, their family members held a press conference, calling for a possible re-sentencing . On Wednesday, October 16, several relatives spoke out in support of the brothers, including Kitty Menendez ‘s sister, Joan Anderson VanderMolen . Lyle and Erik fatally shot Kitty and José in August 1989, but their family has stood behind them since their 1990s trials.
During the recent press conference, the family announced the launch of a coalition and website titled “Justice for Lyle and Erik.” The event took place just hours after the Los Angeles District Attorney released Erik’s letter that was written to his late cousin, Andy Cano , in 1989, revealing that Erik informed his cousin of his father’s abuse. Find out what the LA District Attorney George Gascón and Menendez brothers’ family said at the press conference, below.
DA George Gascón Supports the Menendez Brothers To Be Resentenced Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón spoke during a press conference on Thursday, October 24, 2024, stating that “resentencing is appropriate” and that eligibility for parole should be considered immediately if the judge approves his recommendation. “I believe they have paid their debt to society,” he added. Kitty’s Sister Blames José While taking to the podium in front of reporters, Joan called the murders of Lyle and Erik’s late parents “tragic” but emphasized that the siblings committe.