Erik Menendez’s daughter has shared a significant update on her Instagram regarding the notorious case. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story premiered on Netflix earlier this month and has quickly become a hot topic on social media.
The second season of the Netflix series delves into the Menendez Brothers’ case, following up on Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. In recent weeks, many have learned that the brothers were convicted of killing their parents in their Beverly Hills home in 1989.
Lyle and Erik shot their parents, José, 45, and Kitty Menendez, 47, 16 times with a shotgun. During the trial, the brothers claimed they had been victims of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse by their parents.
Erik Menendez’s daughter says the Menendez brothers will receive a decision on their appeal for freedom within 60 days. pic.twitter.com/Vg2kcorWad
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Prosecutors argued in court that they committed the murders for financial gain. A jury found them guilty, and they were sentenced to life without parole. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story recounts this chilling tale in a seven-part series.
Erik’s daughter, Talia Menendez, has been working towards her father’s release but remained mostly silent since the Netflix show aired, until now. She posted an update on her Instagram Stories.
She wrote: “Within 60 days we will hear back from the LA County District Attorney office regarding their decision for Erik’s and Lyle’s appeal for freedom filed in May last year. As everyone knows, there was new evidence proving the abuse endured after decades of not being believed and that evidence had been excluded from the retrial. “I’m praying the DA / judge has compassion not only for what my dad and uncle endured but also the fact that all of us family wants them home.
Almost 35 years is enough time locked away. They have spent more time incarcerated than alive in the real world. Let that sink in. Set them free!” If the brothers are released, it would certainly surprise many who remember their conviction for murdering their parents. An appeal success would likely spark intense debate about the US justice system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Who are the Menendez brothers?
Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989.
What is Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story?
It’s a seven-part Netflix series about the Menendez brothers’ case.
What did Erik Menendez’s daughter post on Instagram?
She shared an update about an appeal for her father’s release.
What new evidence has been mentioned in the Menendez brothers’ case?
Evidence proving the abuse endured by the brothers was excluded from the retrial.
When will the decision about the Menendez brothers’ appeal be known?
Within 60 days from when the update was shared.
