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The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik Menendez, now 56 and 53 respectively were sentenced to life imprisonment with no possibility of parole. The convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were jailed more than three decades ago for the murder of their parents in the US, are set to be reviewed. The brothers shot Jose and Kitty Menendez at their Beverly Hills mansion in 1989, in what prosecutors said was a plot to inherit their ather’s fortune.
Kim Kardashian has written a personal essay demanding for the release of the brothers. In the essay, published by NBC News on Oct. 3 rd , she writes, “The trial and punishment these brothers received were more befitting a serial killer than two individuals who endured years of sexual abuse by the very people they loved and trusted.” According to the Los Angeles district attorney, prosecutors are now reviewing the case in light of new evidence that surfaced. The evidence is a letter written by Erik that his attorneys say corroborates the allegations that he was sexually abused by his father.
“We are all products of our experiences. They shape who we were, who we are, and who we will be,” the reality TV star wrote. “Physiologically and psychologically, time changes us, and I doubt anyone would claim to be the same person they were at 18. I know I’m not!” The brothers shot Jose five times, including once at point-blank range with a shotgun aimed at the back of his head. As Kitty attempted to crawl away, Lyle reloaded and shot her in the face with a shotgun. A total of 14 shots were fired.
Kim Kardashian argued that if the case happened today, the outcome would be different, considering the circumstances under which they killed their parents. Kim wrote that the two are not monster, instead, they are kind, intelligent and honest men. She claims that in prison, they both have exemplary disciplinary records, earned multiple degrees, been mentors to other inmates and were caregivers for older inmates. Kim stated that one of the prisoner guards claimed that he would feel safe with having the pair as his neighbors. Twenty four family members, including siblings of their late parents came to their defense and testified in their favor.
