Los Angeles authorities are studying new tests this could lead to a release or new trial of Lyle and Erik MenendezBeverly Hills brothers were convicted of murdering their parents thirty years ago, the local prosecutor said Thursday.
Brothers are serving life sentences without parole for the murder of his parents in 1989. Jose Menendez He was shot in the back of the head and Kitty Menendez 15 shots. At the time of the murder Lyle was 21 and Erik was 18.. In a televised trial that captivated the United States in 1996, the brothers claimed that both had sexually assaulted hims for years and who acted in self-defense.
Prosecutors argued they were looking for multi-million dollar fortune of their parents. The Los Angeles District Attorney, George Gasconsaid Thursday his office would review what he called new evidence that would support the brothers’ version that were victims of abuseincluding a letter that Erik Menéndez allegedly written eight months ago murders of which he described the abuses.
Researchers also examine accusations from a member of the group of Menudo pop, from the 80s, that José Menéndez, who was musical director, had abused him. These allegations were made public last year in a Peacock documentary series called “Menéndez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed“.
A recent Netflix series‘Monsters: The story of Lyle and Erik Menéndez‘, has revived interest in the case. According to Gascón, the new review could lead to several outcomes: the brothers could be released immediately or receive a new sentence or a new trial. Gascon said he has an open mind on the matter. “We do not want to believe or disbelieve this information,” Gascón said at a press conference.
“But we are here to tell you that we have a moral and ethical obligation to look at what is presented to us and make a decision.” The Menéndez brothers asked to have their convictions overturned last year.
Thursday, his lawyer, Marc Geragospraised Gascón for what he called “a bold step.” “I think we’ve gotten to a point where any reasonable person looking at this case believes it should be excluded,” he added.
