From renewed attention on their case to new evidence and an upcoming court hearing, the Menendez brothers have once again become a topic of widespread discussion, years after they killed their parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez , in 1989, when they were 21 and 18 years old. Lyle and Erik are serving life sentences without the possibility of parole and remain incarcerated at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, California.
The case, which made them infamous, has recently gained attention from a new generation through shows like their Netflix documentary and Ryan Murphy’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story . Now, at 56 and 53, they may face a new outcome. To stay updated on the Menendez brothers’ case, Hollywood Life has gathered key information.
Is the Menendez Case Being Reopened? The Menendez brothers have a court hearing set for November 29, 2024, according to Variety . This follows the discovery of evidence suggesting their father, Jose Menendez, sexually abused his children. “ We have been given evidence.
We have been given a photocopy of a letter that allegedly was sent by one of the brothers to another family member talking about him being the victim of molestation,” Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón shared, per the outlet. He also mentioned, “ We’ve also got evidence that was provided by the defense, by his lawyers, that one of the members of the Menudo band alleged that he was molested by the father.” Will There Be.
