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Monsters: The Lyle an Erik Menendez Story<\/em><\/a> has brought newfound attention to Erik Menendez<\/strong><\/a> and Lyle Men\u00e9ndez<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s case. The brothers have been imprisoned since 1996 for the murder of their parents, Jos\u00e9 Men\u00e9ndez<\/strong>\u00a0and Mary Louise \u201cKitty\u201d Men\u00e9ndez<\/strong><\/a>, whom Lyle and Erik accused of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Now that a new generation is looking at their story with a new lens, could the brothers\u2019 case be reopened? Hollywood Life<\/strong> has compiled all the details and updates about their incarceration, below.<\/p>\n

Why Did Lyle and Erik Menendez Kill Jose and Kitty?<\/h2>\n

In August 1989, Lyle and Erik fatally shot their parents multiple times. The crime scene was gruesome since Jos\u00e9 was struck six times and Kitty was shot 10 times. The brothers were criticized for living a luxurious lifestyle<\/a> in the months following their parents\u2019 deaths. Erik eventually confessed to the murders to his therapist, Jerome Oziel<\/strong><\/a>, who confided in his then-mistress, Judalon Smyth<\/strong><\/a>. She informed police<\/a> about Lyle and Erik\u2019s involvement in the crime, and they were arrested in 1990.<\/p>\n

After a mistrial, Lyle and Erik were officially convicted on two counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to murder in 1996. They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.<\/p>\n

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Are the Menendez Brothers Still Alive?<\/h2>\n

Lyle and Erik<\/a> were sent to separate California prisons following their conviction. Both are still alive today and will speak out about their case in Netflix\u2019s upcoming documentary, The Menendez Brothers<\/em><\/a>, which premieres on October 7, 2024.<\/p>\n

Are Lyle and Erik Menendez in the Same Prison?<\/h2>\n

The brothers were held in separate prisons until 2018 when Lyle was moved<\/a> to the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility. Though they were initially housed in separate units of the prison, Lyle and Erik<\/a> were placed in the same unit in 2018. This was the first time the brothers had reunited in 22 years. According to multiple outlets, Lyle and Erik were prevented from talking to each other on the phone before they were reunited.<\/p>\n

Is the Menendez Case Being Reopened?<\/h2>\n

Per The Hollywood Reporter<\/em><\/a>, Lyle and Erik could receive a new sentence<\/a> due to a habeas corpus petition. Although they\u2019ve already appealed their convictions before, their late father was recently accused of sexual abuse by a band member of Menudo. Additionally, new evidence has come to light potentially proving that Jos\u00e9 had abused both of his sons.<\/p>\n

What Did the Menendez Brothers Say About \u2018Monsters\u2019?<\/h2>\n

Shortly after Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story<\/em> was released on Netflix, Erik released a statement condemning the series for its portrayal of him and his brother.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believed we had moved beyond the lies and ruinous character portrayals of Lyle, creating a caricature of Lyle rooted in horrible and blatant lies rampant in the show,\u201d Erik noted. \u201cI can only believe they were done so on purpose. It is with a heavy heart that I say, I believe Ryan Murphy cannot be this naive and inaccurate about the facts of our lives so as to do this without bad intent.\u201d<\/p>\n

In response to Erik and his family\u2019s criticism of the show,\u00a0Monster<\/em> anthology co-creator Ryan Murphy<\/strong> slammed them for \u201cplaying the victim card.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Men\u00e9ndez brothers should be sending me flowers,\u201d Ryan told THR<\/em> in September 2024. \u201cThey haven\u2019t had so much attention in 30 years. And it\u2019s gotten the attention of not only this country, but all over the world. There\u2019s sort of an outpouring of interest in their lives and in the case. \u2026 I know for a fact that many people have offered to help them because of the interest of my show and what we did,\u201d<\/p>\n

Ryan also pointed out that with Monsters<\/em>, he told \u201ca story that was a very broad canvas,\u201d referring to Lyle and Erik\u2019s defense attorney, Leslie Abramson<\/strong><\/a>, writer Dominick Dunne<\/strong> and the backstory of Jos\u00e9 and Kitty.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were also telling the story of the parents, who they blew their heads off,\u201d Ryan added. \u201cWe had an obligation to so many people, not just to Erik and Lyle. But that\u2019s what I find so fascinating; that they\u2019re playing the victim card right now \u2014 \u2018poor, pitiful us\u2019 \u2014 which I find reprehensible and disgusting.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you or anyone you know has been sexually abused, call the\u00a0<\/i>National Sexual Assault\u00a0Hotline<\/i><\/a>\u00a0at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, judgment-free support as well as local resources to assist in healing, recovering and more.<\/i><\/p>\n

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