Two brothers who have been convicted of killing their dad and mom and featured in Netflix reveals may very well be freed early after 34 years behind bars.
Lyle Menendez, 56, and his 53-year-old brother Erik are serving life in jail with out parole for the shotgun murders of their father and mom – Jose and Kitty Menendez – in 1989.
They have been jailed after a trial in 1996 when Lyle was 21 and Erik was 18.
Los Angeles County District Lawyer George Gascon mentioned: “Under the law, resentencing is appropriate. I’m going to recommend that to a court tomorrow.”
He mentioned he would suggest that their life sentences be eliminated and changed with a sentence of fifty years to life, however that they might be eligible for parole as a result of they have been underneath 26 years outdated on the time of the murders.
“I believe they have paid their debt to society,” Mr Gascon mentioned.
Prosecutors should now search courtroom approval, with the ultimate resolution falling to the decide.
The Menendez case was thrust again into the limelight after Monsters, a Netflix drama telling of their story, and a documentary have been not too long ago launched.
Earlier this month, Mr Gascon mentioned there was no query the brothers dedicated the murders, however his workplace could be reviewing new proof and can decide on whether or not the resentencing is warranted.
Mr Gascon mentioned the brand new proof allegedly corroborates claims that Erik Menendez was sexually abused by his father, who was a music government.
The Menendez brothers declare they killed their dad and mom in self-defence after enduring a lifetime of bodily, emotional and sexual abuse from them.
Their legal professionals argue due to society’s altering views on sexual abuse, if tried at the moment the brothers might not have been convicted of first-degree homicide and sentenced to life with out parole.
Prosecutors on the time contended there was no proof of any molestation and mentioned the brothers have been after their dad and mom’ multimillion-dollar property.
