“Decades Later, Menendez Family Champions Convicted Killers: ‘A Tragic Story of Parental Betrayal’ Revealed in Shocking Press Conference”
Prosecutors examined new evidence to decide if the two should be granted a new trial three decades after the brutal murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty.
Lyle and Erik’s attorney, Mark Geragos, kicked off the press conference by saying the brothers underwent “phenomenal rehabilitation” during their time in prison.
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Family members then took the stand, asking the public to sign their petition urging District Attorney George Gascón to schedule a re-sentencing trial.
Among them were Anamaria Baralt, José’s niece; Joan Andersen VandeMolen, Kitty’s sister; Karen VandeMolen, Kitty’s niece; and Brian Andersen Jr., José’s nephew.
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Karen said: “I forgive my cousins. I have forgiven them forever, because I know they were acting out of fear and desperation.
“These were children. Children, just six and eight years old, who didn’t understand their own bodies.”
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She added: “They spent most of their lives in prison, paying for their actions. During that time, they have become supporters and advocates for children who have suffered sexual violence.
“I believe they have suffered enough. I ask the district attorneys to take into account the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”
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