Lyle and Erik Menendez today: This is what happened to the parricide from the hit Netflix series “Monster”

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After the mega success of the first “Monster” season, which deals with the atrocities of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, Netflix is ​​now following up with a second season of the true crime series. This time the focus is on the two brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of the brutal murder of their parents in Beverly Hills in 1989. Here you can find out all the background information about the new Netflix series “Monster: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez” (from September 19th on Netflix).

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Netflix launches new true crime series “Monster: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez”

Lyle and Erik Menendez are two brothers who became famous for the brutal murder of their parents, José and Mary “Kitty” Menendez, in the late 1980s. Her case attracted widespread attention due to the brutal nature of the crime, the wealthy and prominent family, and the dramatic court proceedings that were broadcast live on television. Erik and Lyle Menendez are played by Cooper Koch (“They/Them,” “Swallowed”) and Nicholas Chavez (“General Hospital”), her parents by Javier Bardem (“No Country For Old Men”, “James Bond 007 – Skyfall”) and Chloë Sevigny (“Bones And All”, “The Dead Don’t Die”).

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This is what is known about the crime:

On the evening of August 20, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez shot and killed their parents in their family home in Beverly Hills, California. José Menendez was a successful negotiator who served as an executive at the film company RCA and the music company Live Entertainment. Kitty Menendez was a housewife. Both parents were killed with shotguns. The brutality of the crime and the fact that the murders took place in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in America made the case a media spectacle.

The motive: Why did Lyle and Erik Menendez kill their parents?

At first there was no suspicion against the brothers. Both had told the police that their parents had been found. However, they behaved suspiciously as she used her parents’ inheritance to live a luxurious life shortly after the murders. The investigation took a turn when Erik was in a therapy session with his psychiatrist, Dr. Jerome Oziel confessed to killing his parents. This information later came to authorities when Oziel’s girlfriend, who learned of the confessions, told investigators.

At trial, the brothers’ defense attorneys argued that the crimes were initiated out of years of abuse and fear. They allege that Jose Menendez physically and sexually abused both his wife and children, leaving the brothers in a state of extreme distress and fear. The public prosecutor, however, presented the motive as purely financial, as the brothers expected a considerable inheritance after their parents’ death.

The Trial: Were Lyle and Erik Menendez found guilty?

The first trials took place in 1993 and resulted in a media spectacle that captivated the American public. The jury could not agree on a verdict because the abuse allegations divided opinions. It was only in a second trial in 1996 that both brothers were found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The story of the Menendez brothers remains one of the most famous criminal cases in the USA and has been explored in numerous documentaries, books and TV shows.

Are the Menendez brothers free again?

Judge Stanley M. Weisberg sentenced Lyle and Erik Menendez to life in prison without the possibility of parole on July 2, 1996. The brothers were held in separate prisons until 2018. Since then, they have been housed together at the RJ Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego. Both brothers reportedly married while incarcerated but are not allowed conjugal visits. In January 2006, Erik conducted interviews for the first time in which he reported on his crime.

Are Erik and Lyle Menendez married?

Erik Menendez is currently married to Tammi Menendez. The two have been together for more than 20 years. The couple first came into contact in 1993 after Tammi wrote Erik a letter in prison. “Tammi’s love has made me become a better person. “I want to be the best husband possible to her,” Erik told People in 2005. “And that impacts the decisions I make every day in prison. Tammi taught me how to be a good husband.” Lyle was first married to Anna Eriksson from 1996 to 2001 – he then married his current wife Rebecca in 2003.

Netflix confirms “Monster” season 3 – that’s what it should be about

As Netflix announced before the start of the 2nd “Monster” season, there will also be a 3rd season of the popular true crime series. The life of the famous real murderer Ed Gein is examined. A leading actor has already been found. Charlie Hunnam, known from “Sons of Anarchy,” is set to play Ed Gein.

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