Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón released a letter Sunday that he cited as “new evidence” in the Menendez brothers' case, which is being considered as they appeal their convictions for the 1989 murders of their parents. There is.
In a series of images of Joseph Lyle Menendez, 56, and Eric Menendez, 53, Gascón posted a letter Eric wrote to his cousin Andy Cano. In the case, Eric allegedly reported being abused by his father, Jose Menendez, several months before the murder. his father and mother, Mary “Kitty” Menendez, at their Beverly Hills mansion;
A series of captions accompanying the images read: “Progressive prosecutor Gascón wants their case reevaluated.” “He said it was a moral and ethical obligation to revisit the Menendez brothers' case. Thirty-five years have passed since their sentencing. It's time to decide whether they have given back to society. Eric and Lyle Menendez have spent a lot of time in prison, and their time in prison will continue unless Georges Gascón can ensure that justice can be reviewed and restored for everyone. ”
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The photo shows a letter Eric Menendez allegedly wrote and sent to his cousin Andy Cano eight months before the murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez. (Los Angeles County Superior Court, California)
Kano's mother found the letter nine years ago. Cano testified that when she was 13 years old, Eric Menendez told her about her father's abuse.
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“It's still happening, but now it's even worse for me,” the letter reads. “I know you said it before, but I'm sorry. You just don't know your father like I do.”
Earlier this month, Gascón announced that his office would investigate new evidence that the brothers may have been sexually abused.
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Pictured is Eric Menendez (C) and his brother Lyle (L) on August 12, 1991 in Beverly Hills. They are accused of murdering parents Jose and Mary Louise Menendez of Beverly Hills, California. (Mike Nelson/AFP via Getty Images)
A second piece of evidence that is also being considered is a statement from Roy Rosselló, a former member of Menudo, a popular Puerto Rican boy band from the 1980s. Rosselló alleged that RCA Records executive Jose Menendez sexually assaulted her when she was a teenager.
The brothers eventually admitted to killing their parents, but said their father had repeatedly sexually assaulted them and feared for their lives. Prosecutors argued that although there was no evidence the couple had been sexually abused, they committed the murders because they were after their parents' multimillion-dollar fortune.
Lyle and Eric Menendez are seen as young men with their mugshots superimposed. The brothers are currently serving life sentences for the 1996 murders of their parents, Jose and Luise “Kitty” Menendez. (Ronald L. Soble/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Prosecutors noted that the brothers were profligate after the murder.
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“The sensitivity around sexual assault is much more acute today than it was in the past,” Gascón said during an appearance on CNN last week. “Thirty-five years ago, I think the cultural norms were a little different. There's no question that jurors today would probably view this case in a very different light.”
“There is no question that they committed the murder. The question is how much responsibility they should bear, considering the totality of the circumstances,” he added.
The brothers were found guilty after a second trial, and both were sentenced to life in prison in 1996. Their attorney Mark Geragos' office declined to comment on the letter to Fox News Digital.
An undated photo of the Menendez family is shown on screen during a panel discussion at CrimeCon 2024 on Sunday, June 2, in Nashville, Tennessee. Brothers Lyle and Eric were convicted of shooting their parents to death in 1989. (Michael Lewis/Fox News Digital)
The case attracted significant media attention, and was later brought back into the spotlight with the publication of an eight-part case. Netflix's true crime drama “Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Eric Menendez” and “The Menendez Brothers” documentaries are also available on the streaming platform.
Eric Menendez's wife, Tammy Menendez, posted on X earlier this month that she was “so grateful for the support we received following the District Attorney's statement.” “We remain hopeful that this November will bring us the resolution we all hoped for. We deeply appreciate everyone's continued prayers as we await a formal response.”
The Menendez brothers, Eric and Lyle, stand on the steps of their Beverly Hills home in November 1989. (Ronald L. Soble/Los Angeles Times)
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The brothers are currently incarcerated at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego.
