In the age of social media, we've seen how certain legal cases gain renewed attention thanks to online conversations (yes, we're looking at you, #FreeBritney).
At the moment, however, the focus is on brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez, who, after being the subjects of numerous documentaries and series, seem ready to rewrite their story.
More than 30 years since their conviction for the 1989 murders of their parents, their narrative might be about to change.
@crimeanalystpod Breaking: Sources Told Vanity Fair the Menendez Brothers May Be Headed for Freedom. According to Vanity Fair a source close to the case says that Los Angeles County district attorney George Gascón will recommend the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez, with an eye toward releasing them. It’s said that Gascón is planning a press conference at a courthouse in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, and has invited the brothers’ extended family to be in attendance. If he does in fact make the recommendation, a judge would then preside over a hearing. Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/exclusive-menendez-brothers-may-be-closer-to-freedom The case is not over. Listen to Crime Analyst podcast for the latest 🎧 New episode drops tomorrow Tuesday 15 October. Catch up: https://www.crime-analyst.com/p/case-007-the-menendez-murders/ #MenendezBrothers #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Crime #MenendezMurders #Monsters #MonstersTheLyleAndErikStory #RyanMurphy #LyleMenendez #ErikMenendez #Menudo #TrueCrime #CrimeStories #MurderTok #Podcast #RobertRand
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A Press Conference Set to Turn Up the Heat
According to a Vanity Fair report, several family members of Erik and Lyle Menendez are expected to attend a press conference on October 16 at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles. The family will reportedly urge Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón to reconsider the brothers' sentencing.
Expected attendees include the brothers' aunt, Joan VanderMolen, and her children, Diane, Arnie, and Kathy VanderMolen, as well as her grandson, Erik VanderMolen. Kitty and Joan's brothers, Milton and Brian Andersen, are not expected to be there. Unlike the majority of the family, Milton and Brian have stated that they do not believe Erik and Lyle were abused.
Joan VanderMolen has been one of the most vocal supporters of the brothers, insisting that they deserve a second chance. Some cousins have also voiced their support, arguing that the circumstances surrounding the conviction don't reflect the full truth of the case. This family support has been crucial in their ongoing fight for freedom.
George Gascón, the progressive Cuban-American district attorney, has openly criticized how the case was handled.
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Family Support is Not New for Erik and Lyle Menendez
The Menendez family recently issued a statement in response to the Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
In it, a group of 24 relatives expressed their firm support for the brothers, saying: "We are almost the entire extended family of Erik and Lyle Menendez. We are here in numbers and want the world to know we stand by them. We pray for their release after 35 years in prison. We know and love them, and we want them to come home to us."
The family described Ryan Murphy's series as "grotesque" and "anachronistic," filled with inaccuracies and lies. They stressed that the narrative presented in the show ignores new evidence that could help exonerate the brothers.
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