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The brothers, now in their 50s, should be freed and placed on parole for the murders of their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez in August 1989, Gascón said at a news conference Thursday, Oct. 24, that comes amid worldwide viewership of a series on their story on Netflix.
The case now moves forward to a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, who will make the decision to formally resentence both men, at which time it will be determined if they will be released from prison.
Erik and Lyle spent time living in Gloucester, Hopewell, NJ, attending the Princeton Day School. Prior to that, the Menendez family lived nearby in Rockland County, in the town of Ramapo hamlet of Monsey.
Lyle Menendez was born in Blackwood, but later returned from California to the state when he attended Princeton University, though withdrew without a degree.
Years after being sentenced to life in prison and a widely publicized trial, the Menendez brothers have recently gained renewed notoriety following the release of a dramatized version of their case on Netflix in "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" and a separate special documenting the incident where the pair "candidly discuss the case in this compelling documentary."
Their fate now sits in the hands of the judge.
“Since the original prosecution of the Menendez brothers more than nearly three decades ago, our office has gained a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding sexual violence," Gascón said.
"We recognize that it is a widespread issue impacting individuals of all gender identities, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to support all victims as they navigate the long-lasting effects of such trauma."
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