Erik Menendez’s daughter recently shared a significant update on her Instagram page regarding her father’s notorious case.
Netflix released “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” earlier this month.
This series, a follow-up to “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” delves into the case of the Menendez Brothers, Lyle and Erik.
Over the past few weeks, viewers have learned that the brothers were convicted of killing their parents in their Beverly Hills, Los Angeles home in 1989.
Lyle and Erik murdered 45-year-old José Menendez and his 47-year-old wife Kitty, shooting them 16 times with a shotgun.
During their trial, the brothers claimed they had suffered physical, emotional, and sexual abuse from their parents.
Prosecutors, however, argued that the motive was financial gain. The jury ultimately found them guilty, sentencing them to life imprisonment without parole.
“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” recounts this chilling narrative in a seven-part series.
Talia Menendez, Erik’s stepdaughter from his wife Tammi’s previous marriage, has been actively advocating for Erik’s release. She refers to him as her ‘Earth dad’ after her biological father’s death.
She recently posted an update on her Instagram Stories.
She wrote: “Within 60 days we will hear back from the LA County District Attorney office regarding their decision for Erik’s and Lyle’s appeal for freedom filed in May last year.
“As everyone knows, there was new evidence proving the abuse endured after decades of not being believed and that evidence had been excluded from the retrial.
“I’m praying the DA / judge has compassion not only for what my dad and uncle endured but also the fact that all of us family wants them home.
“Almost 35 years is enough time locked away. They have spent more time incarcerated than alive in the real world. Let that sink in. Set them free!”
The potential release of the brothers, who were found guilty of murdering their parents, would undoubtedly shock many.
If their appeal is successful, it will likely spark significant debate about the US justice system.
If you have been affected by any of the issues mentioned in this article, you can contact The National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673), available 24/7. Alternatively, you can chat online via online.rainn.org