The Netflix series "Monsters," based on the true story of two brothers who murdered their parents in Los Angeles and were sentenced to life in prison in 1996, has been a great success in several countries around the world. The plot of Lyle and Erik Menendez has generated interest not only because of this series but also due to a docuseries released in 2023 in which Roy Rossell, a former member of Menudo, accused José Menendez, music producer and father of the convicted, of drugging and raping him when he was a teenager.
The documentary "Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed," aired on Peacock last year, revealed new testimonies detailing the abuses committed at that time. In light of these accusations, the Los Angeles District Attorney requested the reopening of the case considering that the brothers may have been sexually abused by their father, which may have been the motive for the crimes.
The review of the arguments presented led the prosecutor to conclude that the brothers deserve a new sentence and is seeking parole for them. After 34 years in prison, George Gascón, the prosecutor in charge of the case, highlighted that Lyle and Erik Menendez have shown appropriate behavior focused on redemption and rehabilitation.
"We believe that the Menendez brothers have been rehabilitated and can reintegrate into the community without posing a danger to society," Gascón stated while justifying his request for parole for the defendants. The possibility of a new sentence for the brothers has generated debate and anticipation around this case that has shocked public opinion for decades.
