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Could Menendez Brothers Be Released From Prison? Appeal Process Explained


The release of Ryan Murphy's 'Monsters' has brought renewed attention on Erik and Lyle Menendez's attempts to appeal their life sentence

During their high-profile trial, the brothers accused their parents, José and Kitty, of alleged physical, emotional and sexual abuse Erik and Lyle were found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole in 1996. Ted Soqui/Sygma via Getty ImagesIn 2023, Peacock released a docuseries titled Menéndez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed, where singer Roy Rosselló alleged he was drugged and raped when he was a teen by Erik and Lyle’s father, José. The special, which is set to be released in October 2024, includes footage from conversations with juror Betty Oldfield, Kitty’s sister Joan Vander Molen and prosecutor Pamela Bozanich.

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