Evidence of Sexual Abuse in the Menendez Brothers Case | Full List

[@a.walters123]

I don’t know who is more disgusting, the father who directly did this, or the mother who KNOWINGLY assisted her husband in abusing her own baby boys, and covered for her husband. Unforgivable. Absolutely horrifically unforgivable.

[@Younggal1]

So sad 😥

[@allieknorr5917]

Agreed. The mother was such an enabler. Such an awful thing for a mom to do to her kids

[@Seventhm00n]

How do you not know who is more disgusting?? Perpetrators will always be 1st and enablers 2nd.

[@whirlwindyoh9870]

You know what... most cases like this mothers don't do anything or enable their husbands. It's really sad.

[@Miss.RubyGame]

Both are repulsive monsters Jose and Kitty menendez

[@WoeisBriee]

The nude photos of them as children alone tells me everything I need to know about their father’s depravity and perversion… so disturbing. Those poor boys

[@yvonnebaker5174]

He felt they were his property to do whatever he wanted to them.

[@marisagomez3032]

LOS MONSTRUOS FUERON SUS REPUGNANTES PADRES, NO ELLOS

[@DailyJoyFromTheBible]

😭

[@lissyquezada2668]

Total horror , I cant belive it 😢

[@christinas5990]

"Mother's" also..

[@sherrygeorge8613]

I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. My father started molesting me age 5 until I reported what he did to me to a teacher assistant. I was 13 years old. I was not protected by Children's Aid Society. My mom didn't believe me. I was forced to stay at home with my abuser. I lived in fear. I started cutting and multiple suicide attempts. Sexual abuse changes you. The Menendez Brothers were sexually abused. They have been failed by those who could have helped them. They are still being failed to this very day. They deserve to have a voice. They should be free so that they can deal with the trauma they endured.

[@nadiamilan6578]

I pray you have found success on your healing journey. That’s horrible you were failed by the person who should have protected you ❤

[@honestg5362]

Did anyone ask why you were suicidal??? It surprises me that even social workers won’t stand up to abusers like why are you even doing this as a job? Smhi

[@rumi1970dg]

@@honestg5362 evil world bro, evil world.

[@AnaPalomaLeónMonge]

I'm sorry for what happened to You.

[@jacintagamble-brunson1483]

So sorry for you.what age were you able to leave home ?😢

[@Fourakmel]

If Gypsy can get out for murdering her mother who was also Psychologically and physically abusing her then these two brothers need JUSTICE!!!

[@PamWalker69]

She didn't physically kill her. Her boyfriend did.

[@lovelifelaugh2727]

@@PamWalker69Charles Manson didn’t physically kill anyone either both did the same

[@luananana4679]

​@@PamWalker69She didn't physically kill her mother BUT you do know that what she told him and shared multiple conversations with him which is EXACTLY why HE KILLED GYPSY'S MOTHER. He did Gypsy's Dirty Work

[@kelleyjohnson7694]

Agreed

[@JD-qp5lj]

He only stabbed gypsy's 4 times she did the rest.She should still be in jail.

[@TheOwlMirely]

Don't forget Lyle losing his hair between the ages of 12--14, that's not normal. Genetics may have played a part in it, but the last time I saw a little one lose so much hair due to stress to the point of baldness was a Syrian child in a LITERAL WAR ZONE. Poor little boys, everyone failed to protect them

[@TheOwlMirely]

@DezziLive I don't think that justifies anything... Lyle was diagnosed with Telogen effluvium, As I said, genetics may have an influence but there was certainly something external that increased everything

[@tinageorge8058]

EVERYONE FAILED THEM

[@veracity8968]

Hell no he lost his hair from the level of stress and fear he was under in ! The abuse was beyond imagination!!! Society failed these boys !

[@austinvigil832]

Lyle said it was between the ages of 12-14. Still way too early!

[@boiseboz2946]

I’m certain the hair loss was 100% related to stress, the body releases cortisol when stressed and high levels of cortisol causes hair loss. Unless he had an almost global case of alopecia, is on certain medical treatments or severe malnutrition, a 12-14 yr old does not go bald.

[@Zeyna116]

they found it weird and a red flag that they were spending their money after their parents’ murders, but literally, after years of abuse and torture, they should have, they deserved justice and to be free

[@gabriellaberman]

it was probably the first time they could breath. i know they were terrified of getting caught and had to live with the guilt, but it would’ve been such a weight off their shoulders to not have to worry about Jose continuing his reign of terror

[@Zeyna116]

@@gabriellaberman exactly and yes they deserved prison, but NOT LIFE IMPRISONMENT, they’ve been through hell

[@rumi1970dg]

also as a psychology major, this behavior is more common in abuse victims than most think. its a trait frequently observed in BPD, a personality disorder developed from trauma. its called reckless and impulsive spending.

[@Clintsessentials]

@@rumi1970dg 100

[@darrelljones3965]

Facts

[@ClaudiaRodriguez-fl5ny]

Lyle and Erik spent the best years of their life in prison and had a nightmare of a childhood, enough is enough, free them already.

[@truecrafternoon]

They deserve a pardon and should receive therapy everyday look at gypsy she was able to get out they had a reason muddier is wrong but child abuse and mental retardation from cause and effect is real

[@janetblanc7658]

Why on earth did the people suspecting what was going on not denounce those awful parents to social services?

[@RosarioCano1]

Totalmente de acuerdo... cuánto dolor han tenido que vivir

[@Clintsessentials]

@@janetblanc7658 the 70's & 80's...ugh!

[@NancyWestgate-gj7ev]

Yes. Free them. Please

[@Molly-x4m]

I can't believe these two brothers got life in prison without parole. Even one of the Manson girls who brutally murdered multiple people for absolutely no reason was released from prison last year. Mind-blowing!

[@anieta018]

Really? Which one?

[@erciasico]

@@anieta018Leslie kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGmqkqZraptofposi=wlPXGWEiq3belMOy

[@helenaborgespeixoto7598]

Who are the Mansons? 17-30 26/09/2024

[@datninjaboi3370]

Oh God, is that true???

[@Molly-x4m]

@@helenaborgespeixoto7598 Look up the Manson family murders. Its an insane story!!

[@stanalaughter1262]

The mother kept the pics! Omg. The throat damage reported when the child was taken to a hospital. Omg. In addition to the cousin testifying and now the letter has been found After a family member passed away, says a family member knew to and didn't report it or say anything during trial. And a Menudo band member says the father abused him too. The brothers need released, they've served 35 yrs for their acts. They've been through enough.

[@sunshinelife2064]

The manager of menudo was also a pedo that hurted many of the menudo members. If you look into it, you will find some committed suicide, reported being abused, and is the other half of this case. Because the father and the manger did many things. This is only half of all the abuse that was happening.

[@anacolon1142]

@@sunshinelife2064 That’s horrible. Poor boys. I didn’t know that some committed suicide. Do you know who? Did the other manager go to jail?

[@ianchisy]

@@sunshinelife2064omg i heard that too! but idk why the jury and prosecutors hated them

[@lorigbasmajian3843]

Throat damage?

[@BOSSLADY-cu8vs]

​@@lorigbasmajian3843 That's too much to take in right there

[@letslearnsam]

Boycotting the netflix series called monsters, because the brothers are not monsters they are clearly victims

[@Mama2a6pack]

Monsters could very well be referring to the parents, not the boys

[@kimkatz2444]

Clearly you didnt watch the WHOLE SERIES BRO 😂

[@ustdkribooche]

Parent monsters

[@bruisersbeach4905]

Perhaps the title refers to how the world viewed them when this first happened decades ago, as well as, and more accurately, referring to the parents and if you watch it, you will see that. This series was beautifully done.

[@melindafodor6588]

I agree👍👍

[@thomasvanduyne3888]

I grew up with abusive parents. I lived in fear my whole childhood.I thought my dad would kill me.He said he would.Those pictures are enough to prove that there was sexual abuse. These men shouldn't have to spend the rest of their lives in prison. They should be let out.

[@marcelacarrillogonzalez6085]

I am a survivor of incest, my mother was the same, complicit. The only way out is speaking out and distancing yourself from everyone that wants to guilt you. Latino families protect their males, they sacrifice their abused children.

[@Therapistmind]

100 percent agree

[@thomasvanduyne3888]

@Therapistmind I believe if this would have happened in other state they would not still be in prison. I don't know if there is anything anyone can do but if there is I want to help these men.They have been Through enough.

[@a.walters123]

Right? They were abused as children, and now in their adult life, they’re in prison. There has been no reprieve of trauma and punishment in their life.

[@phuck8627]

​@@dawngibbs691yes it does actually, they saved future children from that man

[@MrAshbash2011]

As a mental health professional, seeing their testimonies, it’s quite clear they’re not sociopaths as a lot of people have stated. The whole trial was a farse! I really hope these men now get justice. Killing anyone is awful, but when you have suffered systematic abuse from your caregivers, who are supposed to protect you, then anything is possible. This should have been a manslaughter charge for sure.

[@jasminejohnstone1803]

I thought they were damaged 😢😢 the way they were crying they could hardly cope those poor boys 😢😢 hope they get out ❤❤

[@nilusha72]

They turned to their mother for help, which was another flop. These poor boys had suffered enough, I totally agree with you. Court rooms offer better deals to those who aren't even deserving of a second chance, but these two kids do.

[@nilusha72]

​@@jasminejohnstone1803These boys are scarred for life - no amount of help they get will not help them to forget what they had to endure! You are right 100%

[@jasminejohnstone1803]

@nilusha72 iv suffered sexual abuse so I understand...... I'm right yes 😆😆😉

[@Sherry-from-wherever]

The worst of betrayal. 😡 I am stunned they have any empathy and it seems they have a lot! This haunts me.

[@Luzern_]

The monsters are the parents

[@anicatt]

But people didn’t event watch then Netflix series and they are bitching about the title Typical morones

[@JaniceSoler]

Totally agree !

[@MinaMcKay]

Bingo.

[@verenamenzel8958]

and the judge too!

[@aletarochester7721]

Agreed

[@kim9057]

It just hit me- it's a gender bias issue . They refused to see them as victims because they are man.

[@Lenny77199]

No It’s because they are killers

[@tiffianyyoung6268]

I agree totally..I've thought the same thing...if they were women they would have been seen as victims. These poor guys...I feel awful for them

[@matjb]

@@Lenny77199 The prosecutor denied that men can be råped, so yes it was a gender bias. It can happen to men too and it did happen to them.

[@GB-pj2gm]

I agree, the jurors were absolutely bias !

[@MonaLisa-lu8zi]

It is worse. They done the justice that the state system was established to do. There is the potential that they may never heal. They now know how to kill. All horrible situation on all fronts.

[@moveonfastfast]

The prosecution should be held accountable for withholding the evidence in the second trial. This is outrageous.

[@zbawieniejestwieczne9013]

@moveonfastfast mabye the prosecutor was a predator himself; we live in evil world.

[@Risingrepti4returntohashem]

@@zbawieniejestwieczne9013I was strongly sensing this very same thing…it’s horrific

[@besmajubran5244]

It's too bad that the 2nd trial wasn't a mistrial. Ironically, it is! It's time for a retrial! How could the prosecutor withhold all the overwhelming incriminating evidence against their parents?! It is sickening how far people will go to win a case!

[@donnachampion3169]

The JUDGE and PROSECUTORS should be ashamed and be held accountable for keeping evidence hidden from the jury in the 2nd trial 🇦🇺

[@rocky99661]

​@@donnachampion3169they're all child rapists and child abusers, so they obviously support their type

[@karollinethraquel7049]

When I was a little girl I was abused by my uncle. I knew it was wrong but I never said anything to anybody because I was embarrassed and just wanted to forget about it. I don’t really know why I never told anything to anybody. Until a year ago I turned 30 and crying I told my parents, they were sad and crying asking me why I didn’t say anything and I really don’t understand why I didn’t say anything 🤷🏻‍♀️ but my mind kind of deleted or blocked that out of me. I do believe the Menéndez brothers bc NOW I understand how hard is admitting being abused. it’s not easy and worse in the 90s and without any professional help. Free the Menéndez!! They had enough!!😢

[@em77775]

I was hurt by a family member as well and just buried the memory. I was also too embarrassed to tell anyone for years. Hugs. 😢

[@nataliasavos6801]

​@@em77775Очень сожалею дорогой человек 😢❤ надеюсь ты сильный

[@nataliasavos6801]

Соболезную тебе 😢😢😢я надеюсь, со временем твоя моральная боль души пройдет ❤

[@pattyeirado2120]

Meu Deus, que triste 😢. Sinto muito pelo o que passou. 😔 É inadmissível que aqueles que deveriam nos proteger sejam nossos algozes😡 Hugs 🫂🇧🇷

[@pattyeirado2120]

​@@em77775😢

[@StephxInfection]

I feel like I'm going to throw up. Nobody protected them.

[@Ninjaagentxx]

Their attorneys really tried, but misogynistic attitudes towards women in the workforce didn’t help

[@sunshinem.8216]

And then The Law Punished them all over Again. If this was not cruel, what is?!!!

[@Vale0x3]

Murder is illegal no matter if you were abused.

[@zzizahacallar]

This is horrific

[@Lara-zb4ok]

​@@Vale0x3 and they already paid for it, still, they never had justice for the abuses they received, which are also illegal.

[@mirabelarmstrong433]

Not allowing any of this evidence into the second trial is a GRAVE miscarriage of justice… I cannot believe a judge said “you’re not women, you can’t be abused” that’s just so sick and I can’t imagine how many boys and men who followed this case took that to heart…

[@weebaurs]

thats what im saying, the judge is crazy

[@tinageorge8058]

THAT JUDGE IS A DISGUSTING INDIVIDUAL

[@veracity8968]

If that judge is still alive a campaign. Against him must be started really ! I feel the real victims Erik and Lyle are still Denied justice because of that idiot judge

[@flormariagomezbarboza7508]

Yo tenía 15 años, vivo en Perú 🇵🇪 cuando esté juicio fue televisado me dio mucha tristeza por los hermanos, pero me pareció tan mal lo que dijo el juez, que no se acepta el abuso sexual en el juicio porque ellos no son mujeres😢 😢😢 se partió el corazón cuando vi testificar a Lyle llorando😢😢creo que desde ese día me enamoré de él,ya tengo 52 años y sigue siendo Lyle mi amor platónico ❤

[@omairah9087]

That judge should be not judge at all.

[@Chis-07]

Sexual abuse needs to be taking more SERIOUSLY

[@isalisa909]

Especially when it happens to boys and men

[@courtneyboudreau4284]

Happens to anyone

[@BrandyTexas214]

It’s ignored by ALOT of people because it’s hard to come out

[@vcaylor77]

What's worse is that as long as this country's voters keep nominating unanimously adjudicated, admitted sexual predators for president - there's less & less hope for anyone to be taken seriously.

[@cokser]

Male Sexual abuse specifically

[@capidara]

You see how absurd the Netflix show's approach was when you see this evidence. They diminished the weight of the evidence to nothing, completely discredited and ridiculed the victims. What a shame! You see, let's talk about the throat injury, in the series they reduced it to a humorous scene with an older Erik falling while sucking on a popsicle. This is disgusting! A 7 YEAR OLD CHILD suffers something like this and the show LAUGHES at his face.

[@semnome7331]

exactly..

[@keeks8531]

The writer / director to Netflix show is WEIRD !!!

[@nc1671]

O el mismo un abusador 😢

[@Asbeid]

The show on Netflix is inaccurate! Nothing to do with what really happened. I feel so sorry for these brothers, They don't deserve to still be in Jail!

[@lavendersnow6447]

I wanted to watch the show... but not now. I didn't realize it painted them poorly. That's really sad

[@RitaContreras-qr2ol]

Thank you for setting the record straight. The parents were the MONSTERS!!

[@Boxfly200]

I’m so glad you’re sharing this. So many of the videos and documentaries don’t share the fact that they were abused

[@yoongistongue4163]

Because this was never confirmed and it seems they plotted it to get money only

[@shortty88]

I waz about to say that.. Since I been watching the series I been looking more into the real case of them and came to the realization that ALOT OF PEOPLE think it waz made up..LIKE PLP COME ON DO YOUR RESEARCH! is notvjust them saying what had happened and been through they are MANY other plp can collaborate that they in FACT where SA ...

[@MadeInSeventyFour]

@@shortty88 You only have to watch the trial to understand what they experienced. In addition to this they had 51 witnesses testify on their behalf. Cousins and aunts, etc. One Dr discussed his findings with Erik having a damaged throat when he was little, for which the Dr stated that the type of damage seen would have been caused by forced oral copulation. The photos of Erik having an erect penis. Once you've seen the entire trial; that is your documentary to go by.

[@aldastroud9671]

Because the monsters are normally protected by other even bigger monsters

[@meroshango9603]

There are no fact they were abuse, there twist evidence to show as if they were abuse

[@vegvixxxen829]

The man was a high powered rich businessman. I think we all know now in 2024 there are high powered people who are into predatorial child SA behavior. Those men need to be out of jail. SMH

[@Younggal1]

🎯

[@tauresattauresa7137]

And they are ofthen psychopaths.

[@238Brotherhood]

they KILLED 2 people.

[@AkiTerry]

​@@238Brotherhoodyeah, but but but Jose MAYBE did this & that & was also very mean. That's worse than premeditated murder, right? 🤪

[@dianac1411]

And a record executive😳

[@hollyobrien2816]

Something Erik said in an interview with Barbara Walters hit me like a sledge hammer. She asked him what he felt when arrested. His response was that he was relieved because he could finally tell people. Like all the bad things he endured and couldn't tell anyone because he felt his father would kill him. So he had no where to go for help but jail. He made another comment to that question almost as though in jail there was finally peace and safety. Imagine prison feeling the only safe escape from the hell at home. What these kids went through was pure unfiltered evil. I hope they are released and can live what's left of their life free to love and be loved.

[@platnm6309]

I know right?

[@mrsfarnsy3373]

I was heavily abused as a child and I feel that way when mentally I'm not in a good place, which is why sometimes it's good to isolate and spend a few days away from people

[@Julia-0411-k8x]

With so much proof it is insane to me that the jury called it fake

[@Cove999]

The judge limited the evidence in the second trial,it was not fair

[@kimberlyvandertie6304]

And the prosecution too I mean my God how could they be in there and go through it all and to this day she thinks they all schemed it up and threatens any “Menendi” followers with guns, if you watch the documentary.

[@aimeowycats]

Since father is connected to Hollywood, maybe someone (obviously another Hollywood phedo or a group of phedos) behind it to get brothers in for life and even separate them for 22 years (which was unnecessary and cruel)

[@elsyvalle8842]

That judge is a pedo probably

[@professionalboycottservice7872]

Netflix protects sex criminals. Not victims

[@hannambailey]

The PARENTS WERE THE REAL MONSTERS

[@yupked4212]

@@dawngibbs691no they aren’t

[@estrelladelamanana2416]

Exactly ,Jose and kitty were the monsters set them free

[@giovanirafael]

​@@dawngibbs691 You speak out of thin air because you have never been through what these brothers have been through! Easy to judge when you're comfortable, right?! U Sicko!

[@93pookster]

I think that’s why they called it monsters to be honest……people tried to say they were monsters but based off of evidence the parents were

[@2hunnid.]

@@dawngibbs691 they already served 27 years. I understand if you want to defend a man and woman who touched their defenseless boys until they weren’t.

[@Lanestik]

My husband works as a CO in a state prison. He said majority of his unit are all sexual predators to minors. How disgusting and devastated. One of them would take naked photos of their 8 year old child with his wife and use "toys" on him. So so terrible the disgusting humans that do this to CHILDREN such little souls.

[@tinageorge8058]

ITS DISGUSTING

[@szszszsz95395]

What is the right word??? That is pure evil. Satanic.

[@TeddyCorcoran]

I went through this woth my adoptive father for 13 years. I am 60 now. Still healing. Set them free.

[@Lanestik]

@TeddyCorcoran im so sorry may your heart find peace and healing

[@zakmohamed8028]

How could a mother allow to happen such a horror to her own children.? Some ppl shouldn't be allowed to have children and be sterilised.

[@Tonydytlow]

Maybe she was brainwashed by the dad? Why is it ok for one of the brothers to sexually assault the other because “ he was brain washed “ but not the mum?

[@cjpv1972]

Well, obviously a mother with a lot of mental issues.

[@bella-je5yc]

​@@Tonydytlowbecause Lyle did that when he was 8 YEARS OLD because he thought it was normal, as an abused child does. the mom was a grown ass woman.

[@zakmohamed8028]

@@Tonydytlow the think is Tony, a parent is the protector and if my child was being abused by the one that supposed protect them..I'd kill not look the other way and say the things she was saying to the children..

[@marianarodrigues7405]

​@@Tonydytlow you're wrong. She was emotional dependent to her husband. She would rather hate her kids, then confront her husband. I'm a mom, I love and protect my baby. I couldn't life with a man like him. So I can't stand women like her. They're worst then the abuser!

[@letslearnsam]

Feeling sorry for the brothers. The evidences were legit enough to set them free.

[@PartyCrasher04]

Noo what do you mean they should be free they executed pedos nooo 😢

[@pksnipa]

Well they were 100% guilty of premeditated murder. Unfortunately for them even though the parents deserved what came to them but in the eyes of the law murder is murder.

[@PartyCrasher04]

@@pksnipa yes

[@SalvadorHernandez-gc2le]

Kim K will set them free

[@kurtoppenheim4552]

​@@SalvadorHernandez-gc2lelol what?

[@ihaveadreamformykids4400]

Years ago when I saw Erik’s testimony about the abuse, I ugly cried and I prayed for his soul restoration because what they experienced was anyone’s nightmare.

[@KyuubiNemesis94]

With all of this evidence , how in the world did they get sentenced to life in prison?! The judge should be removed from power and thrown into prison for such an oversight.

[@priscillahasbun1324]

Maybe the judge is questionable as well 🧐

[@ILikeTheIvy]

He was probably connected with epstein for all we know. The judge, the DA, and the prosecutors wanted to secure a conviction at any cost which meant manipulating evidence the media and hide abuse from the jury. Its so corrupt

[@AKMukku]

It was the Jury

[@Leadan86]

It was a hung dury the first time, then the prosecution made sure they got them the 2nd time, removed a lot of the evidence of abuse.

[@KyuubiNemesis94]

@@Leadan86 that should be illegal.

[@Itsmeodie]

The throat injury evidence is BEYOND vile. At 7 years old too 😤 JUDGE STANLEY WEISBURG. REMEMBER THAT NAME EVERYONE

[@sevendegrees]

He’s the real monster

[@verenamenzel8958]

the judge was clearly biased and rejected everything coming from the female (!) lawyer. And the main reason for the misjudgement was the ignorance and 0 knowledge about symptoms of sexual abuse during that time. I was shocked about how inresponsible the case was handled by the judge.

[@ririh653]

He sounds like a Zionist ..

[@lickeymo]

Is the judge still alive today???

[@FirstLadyyyyyyy]

Maybe the judge used to do the same practices as jose

[@denisesspapetite9507]

I have a son..........I have no naked photos of him. That is disgusting. They should be released from jail.

[@BrandyTexas214]

Same we took a potty pic once but the pic showed a little and deleted it because it feels wrong Totally creepy pics!

[@shadowfax9177]

Same here. I have two sons and no naked photos. Even the ones from the tub as babies I put a wash cloth or duckie over their privates before I took a pic of them. Those parents were the monsters.

[@ID_iKONIC_VIP]

Yup.... Especially naked pics without the heads WTH... And they weren't baby pics they were 6 or 8?? That's too old for baby naked pics. It was a tradition in Korea... Not sure if they still do but they do take official naked baby pic of only the boys at age 1 or less? It is professionally taken I think at a studio? To show the family jewels?? I have no idea why but my brother indeed has one but I being a girl never had a naked official picture.

[@candaceflores1528]

I put the Nerflix story. Watched 15 minutes and turned it off. Won't be watching that...I was molested for yrs by my father and didn't tell anyone until I was almost 40. No one knows what it really does to a person unless you've been there...😢

[@kristinaknox6553]

I pray for your healing

[@mjosie20]

People that have not gone through the abuse will never understand 😢 Candace a warm hug my friend 🫂

[@mikareed68]

I was 7yrs old from my grandma's boyfriend. I am 52 and its still hunts me to this day.

[@xaniiu]

I was molested by my sister. She and I have talked about it and dealt with it how we can. It’s such a shame still

[@mariafernandarodrigueznori9358]

I was molested by my aunt’s boyfriend. I couldn’t bring myself to say anything until I was 14/15. I am so sorry this happened to you. No child or person should ever have to endure abuse. It hurts even more when those who are meant to protect us, fail us.

[@blouie2677]

I wonder if any of their father’s friends worked on that Netflix documentary…Hollywood & the music industry really is evil af

[@Clintsessentials]

💯

[@gigiarmany]

absolutely 😵👿

[@LavRose77]

It really did seem one sided.

[@sabi2557]

Of course they’ll protect their own. I always wonder if part of the reason the brothers were punished so harshly and had their sexual abuse diminished and ridiculed is because they knew that if Jose was exposed, it would open a Pandora’s box on the wider sexual abuse problem in Hollywood.

[@sarahg2653]

The show does not show jose or kitty in a favorable light. I think the title is meant to be a swipe at the parents, not the brothers. That said, I'm not fond of the incest avenue they took. Aside from that, the show presents the boys as victims of horrific abuse.

[@BRegan-sx7sl]

It’s like laws are made to protect rapists or something. The statute of limitations is only a few years after a child is raped that they can come forward and even when they do they get such small punishments. The laws need to seriously change

[@slingshotbarbie2438]

It’s because people in high places like little kids

[@BecomingVonnie]

@@slingshotbarbie2438I was about to say that. They don’t want their own in trouble until “it’s too late”

[@CeceTvCeceTv]

​@@slingshotbarbie2438👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@SolomonRage]

Everyone at that trial saw the evidence and decided to wrong these children, victims of sexual violence, deserve to be prosecuted.

[@TraceyMariexx]

Everyone at the trial saw the evidence that showed what brats these monsters were. How the parents feared them... Anyone can pick out snippets and make it look one way when in fact it's another.

[@nikkiberns1365]

@@TraceyMariexx at what point were they “brats”? When their father was r*ping them? When they were being beaten and broken? When their mother took disgusting photos of them? Please, explain your definition of “brat”.

[@Lenny77199]

@@nikkiberns1365interesting that you believe these things actually happened

[@miastrong151]

@@Lenny77199Their abuse was well-documented, and they had many injuries. Kids don’t even know how to hurt themselves in ways that are 100% consistent with sexual abuse markers. They especially did not know, back then.

[@nikkiberns1365]

@@Lenny77199 I’m a trained mandated reporter. Far too many markers are there for it to be “made up”. The fact that Jose spent so much time alone with them in a closed room with strict rules for no one else to get near is enough to file an official report with authorities for investigation. Everything else is blatantly obvious. It’s WAY more concerning that you don’t believe them. How many times has someone in your life exhibited signs of abuse and you just ignored them?

[@natashapatterson3608]

Thier father was a music producer in hollyood that enough is proof.

[@Vrazzo1490]

True.😬

[@AviMercado]

Facts

[@classicac16]

Hollywood molesters, pedophiles,no wonder they make sure not to mention there side of the story so no one question what this Hollywood elites do.. sick .

[@tinageorge8058]

I DIDN’T KNOW THAT TILL TODAY. I ALWAYS WONDERED WHY THE BOYS IN THE MENUDO WAS SWITCHED OUT WITH YOUNGER BOYS😢. THE END OF THE STORY HAD ME IN PAIN.

[@mrsfarnsy3373]

Especially hanging around the people that ended up being connected to Diddy and Clive

[@JRBracy]

I did a deep dive into this case a few years ago. It is horrifying and these boys were abused on every level imaginable by THEIR OWN PARENTS. The father just....I hate to say he deserved what he got but there it is. It took me a long time to recover from the details of how they were abused, it is beyond comprehension that a father could do this and a mother could be so complacent.

[@rhiannonshewczyk249]

I will always be disgusted by how this case was handled. Lyle's prosecutor, Pam Bozanich, argued that "men could not be raped, because they lack the necessary equipment to be raped”. Yep, that’s an actual quote this idiot presented to the jury 😒😒😒 Parents are suppose to protect their children at all costs, kitty and Jose just cared about image and didn’t care about their kids at all. The ACTUAL trial depicts an accurate account of the events. Unlike Ryan Murphy’s and Netflix’s shitty attempt at a biopic. It was self defense, and i will ALWAYS stand by that. If they didn’t kill their parents, Jose would have 100 percent had both of them killed and made it look like an accident because that’s just how powerful, rich and narcissistic he was.

[@miguelangelquiroz4669]

Well she wasn’t that of an idiot If she won

[@atticusfinch3845]

I agree with you 100%. A psycho like Jose had way too much to lose and he would have killed them. Those brothers processed their trauma in a way that was so brutal and that kind of killing comes from extreme deep seated rage. Those negligent abusers got what they deserved. It's a shame that the brothers have lost 35 years of their life since the killings. Justice for Lyle and Erik!

[@rhiannonshewczyk249]

@@atticusfinch3845 agreed! Plus THEY knew their parents best, and they KNEW Jose would of hired someone to off them so I think they both just panicked and killed them in self defense because they didn’t wait Iike sitting ducks. Their parents even told them they couldn’t leave the house that nite which was odd. They knew what was coming and the parents especially Jose didn’t think they would have it in them to beat him to the punch. It really is self defense when you learn about all the years of horrific abuse and conditioning Jose and Kitty did to them. They really didn’t see any other way out. I really hope one day they set those brothers free!

[@judithwilliams3147]

It wasn't a biopic. Wtf.

[@judithwilliams3147]

​@@atticusfinch3845 they didn't process their trauma at all. They probably didn't know they had trauma. They believed their father would have them killed. And their mother wouldn't protect them. So they did what they did. If they hadn't come from a wealthy family they might have been believed. But if you're Sexually abused as a child by a sadistic monster. You are going to be seriously damaged. They need to be out now and helped.

[@bgs9503]

This has to be the most horrific case of child abuse to date it’s absolutely sickening Free these men and give them the help they need to heal !!!!

[@jeayupila2841]

Oh there is far worse out there. Not saying that this here isn't hell, already. But there are masses of people out there, raping babies. It's a nightmare. The dark net is indeed, a dark place for all kinds of monsters

[@Leonion6]

*KNOWN case There are tons of cases that go unnoticed.

[@RodrickColbert]

They were adults when they murdered their parents. The prosecution stated that the state of California does not provide for execution of child molesters.

[@dannyluv78]

The case of Peter Scully is the worst of all. Infants and toddlers were his victims.

[@Leonion6]

@@dannyluv78 , jeez, how do I unread that story...:(

[@jacquelinedara]

The story of Jose playing the film for his family with explicit imagery of children in sexual acts shows that he was attempting to normalize and essentially groom the adults around him.

[@darkhorse452]

I believe that film was actually a kid being raped for real and he played it off as a film he picked up from his trip it probably him filming knowing he work in hollywood ......damn everything starting too connect sick......people in this damn world evil people...

[@whirlwindyoh9870]

My theory is that the father is involved in a bigger ring wherein he sells young boys to elite or co-workers. The weird thing about this situation is how they try to evilized the brothers and try to paint them as brats.

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

THANK YOU!

[@wickedwonderlandempire]

I have read repeatedly that there were photos and videos the father had of other children he abused as well. I think you might be right. I haven't seen proof of its existence though so don't quote me.

[@alicegoldzer]

Actually the father represented a group of singers called “Menudo” in the 80s, not sure exactly what role he had. The thing is one of the singers of the band was a young boy probably 15-16 and he was told to meet with “the father” and he was offered a drink and the guy pass out. When he woke up he realize that he was “rape” he was bleeding and it hurt it. But he kept quiet, in that same decade 80s he heard what the children had done and felt horrible because he could had spoken up. Perhaps if he would had spoken about that the father would had gone to jail and the Mendendez would had not commit the act. The singer of that band wrote that in his memoir and die with the guilt. So definitely the father was involved in something in the music industry towards younger boys.

[@malissawooten3423]

I agree ..

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

​@@alicegoldzerhe represented Menudo because he is the one who signed them to his record label since they had signed contracts with a record label outside of America but in order to get more notice in the U.S.A they needed to be signed with a label within this country so hopefully this makes sense and clarify's the part in which he played with the Latin boy band Menudo okay.

[@Nailsbyjo]

I hope that therapists gf who leaked the recordings was able to live a good life knowing she cost them 35 years of their life in prison ;when all they needed was help and love from their parents.

[@gabriellaberman]

The fact that all of the men in the jury are the reason these two are still in prison to this day absolutely disgusts me. How on earth could they have seen all of this and heard all of this and STILL thought Eric and Lyle deserved life in prison?

[@JessicaDault-ov9gr]

there's proof. They were abused, so why are they still in jail? Makes no sense. Free them

[@meliodis5121]

Nobody cares they were abused . They had to lock them up so the media didn’t go crazy . Watch the full show bro . They didn’t want to sentence them, they HAD to. Because OJ case was not guilty it ruined the chances of the Menendez brothers

[@Han-lp6iq]

because just because they were abused doesn't mean they're allowed to get away with cold blooded murder. get a grip

[@jean-baptiste6479]

​@@Han-lp6iqtotally agree

[@mchael]

@@Han-lp6iq theyve been imprisoned for 30 years, they murdered their own parents. who else does that really effect? especially if they were sexually abusive. They've served more than enough time. They are not a danger to society, they murdered THEIR OWN PARENTS not random people.

[@mchael]

@@jean-baptiste6479 sheep

[@SloanStowe]

Thank you for putting this together. Absolutely heartbreaking.

[@veronicarountree4128]

Y'all do realize they would've been let go if lyes dumb ass didn't speak to that journalist....

[@MNH1198]

22:11 the school essay written at 14 😞 they tried to speak their truth in so many ways. The prosecutor at the time played a dirty game to convict these poor men who basically lived in hell for years. The brothers had enough and ticked unfortunately

[@gloriaarreola1152]

Sadly it’s more common than we are all willing to admit; what’s sad is we’d rather believe it’s not happening rather than to our duty as humans to protect a child’s innocence

[@gailbrenner4913]

Why wasn't the horrific sexual abuse and photos allowed in during the second trial??? That would have definitely impacted the jury and the outcome.!!!

[@Cove999]

Because of the biased and corrupt judge

[@KyuubiNemesis94]

Because this was during a time where seemingly every high profile case was in the defendant’s favor, either getting free completely (like OJ) or getting a first degree charge down to manslaughter. They NEEDED a serious permanent conviction

[@judithwilliams3147]

The judge barred any sexual abuse evidence.

[@pattikonieczny1691]

At the time they wanted to make an example out of these kids for killing their parents they didn't give a shit as to whatever else happened nor did they give a💩 why these kids did what they did or what they went thru.... Those men should already be out of prison they need to let them out now💯💯💯💯

[@Cove999]

@@pattikonieczny1691 💯💯👍🏻

[@AViva-xs6eb]

that idiot judge will go to hell

[@MarcosSantos-dj6lk]

I think justice was not served in this case probably because sexual abuse was not well investigated in the 80s. Imagined how many cases happened

[@Younggal1]

Sexual predatory abuse been around for the higher ups for centuries them judges know was up it’s us the common folk are ho didn’t have an insight to that world

[@audnbob1]

It still isn’t sadly! Here we are in 2025 almost and it’s even worse! Look at trafficking alone,……. It’s absolutely horrible, wrong and we have to take action! Us little people can make more of an impact sadly, than our own country.

[@Destinyirus278]

Netflix was cruel for doing a “docu-series based on this case” & basically just labeled the kids as evil monsters who just wanted money & that these kids weren’t victims. It’s absolutely disturbing

[@blessedbythebest1003]

How can you make that up. Lol they never said who were the monsters.

[@Stacyinthemiddle]

I understand people’s frustrations with the Netflix show and I sympathize with Lyle and Erik. I also want to say I 100% believe they were abused in every way by their parents. There is one thing I DO have to give Netflix. If it were not for the show, would society be talking about this case? Would we not be doing more research and questioning why the hell are these men in prison still? Think about it, folks.

[@asturiasceltic3183]

I see your point but I have been researching this ever since Roy Rosello from Menudo came out that Jose Menendez molested and raped him when he was in the group. If it wasn't for Roy I would be doubting the brothers.

[@Mimibldr]

The Netflix shows portrayed the brothers as the victims and their parents as the “Monsters”, you should watch it

[@ashlivstheworld]

actually yes! this case has been a conversation since last year or the year before that on Tik Tok, why do you think Netflix made this show! there's so many documents and new evidence that came out after everything.

[@dragonmoonchild6851]

I SO AGREE!!!!

[@dragonmoonchild6851]

​@@Mimibldr YES! IT DOES!

[@Roxannexoxoxo]

How could a teacher read that essay and not contact child protective services? 😢

[@maryneal8456]

Let's start a damn petition to let them out! I went through childhood abuse as well. My mother never believed and then again I think she was a Kitty as well. I think you used me to keep a husband. I was a adopted and I am 62 and that shit still pisses me off!

[@laza8675]

I am verry sory for you and agree with the petition

[@sophiagrillsanchez1769]

Where do I sign?

[@aimeekiser8531]

How do we start one? Maybe a go fund me for new trial for them

[@Lanaasilvred]

I am disgusted and in tears as I watch this. Innocent children abused by their sick parents is a whole different level of perversion. Sick. It’s unfortunate these men had to spend their lives in prison in the act of self defense. They were victims.

[@blessedbythebest1003]

Yesss different level

[@tammydeboard6537]

My sister and I was abused by our dad. It never goes away. Even though he passed it 1985 I still fear him. My sister passed in 2020. I found a way to forgive him she never could. It’s such a thing that you try and move on about but it’s always there. One of my nieces my half sister’s daughter got pregnant by her dad. My half sister knew it was going on. My mom went to her and said your daughter is being abused by her dad. My half sister’s response was sick. She said that men need love. And not long after they moved out of state. I still can’t believe what she said about her daughter and the sick freak she was married to. My niece had the baby and my half sister and her freak raised the kid as their own. Until much later when the truth came out. The boy indid up in prison and I believe it’s all from his messed up life. Being abused as a child is a serious thing and will make you do things you never thought you would. I became an alcoholic for a long time. Then to drugs. Until the day I forgave him and took my life back. Please let these guys out of prison if there is any proof of this at all. Everyone watch your children close because true monsters are out there and it’s someone you know. God Bless ❤

[@Slave2TheRhythm69]

I'm sorry for you and your sister, it is awful and unforgivable that grown people abuse children or at any age for that matter, hope you get some peace at some point.

[@nadiamilan6578]

My prayers to you my dear! We must try hard to break these horrible cycles! I’m glad you have found peace❤

[@smithsonna035]

😳 is all I got

[@newmyutz15]

no parent should take and keep a naked picture of their child..period..the parents were the monsters 🙅🏻‍♀️

[@maferdash]

Kitty, Kitty, Kitty… how these two individuals met in the world is impossible to understand. How sick in the mind to allow this be done to an innocent child, let alone your own offspring is just beyond me.

[@jannyhilverts6412]

Total lack of backbone....😢

[@lsmith6266]

In Puerto Rico, Menudo was known for the sexual abuse of their members back in the 80's. It is extremely sad that the abuse was not taken seriously.

[@mayrabonilla6444]

Exactly and the fact that these murders happened and never once did they think to bring this up!? Poor boys!!! The menendez brother and menudo

[@vanessamejia7934]

It is painful to hear that there was so much evidence and according to the professionals in these cases they did nothing for these two brothers, being abused in every way by those who were supposed to care for them. These young people, now adults, have gone through and continue to go through horrible things in their lives. They deserve justice. 💔

[@huolalupin6008]

These brothers should not have served a single day in prison.

[@judithwilliams3147]

A psychiatric facility instead. They needed help not punishment.

[@pepechampy4396]

​@@judithwilliams3147what ive been saying bruh

[@aaliyah.mensahx]

real asf

[@leahjones9626]

GO TO MINUTE 22!!! In the first 2 trials. The jury was hung. The last trial had NO MENTION of abuse. And THAT jury sentenced them!!! FOR REAL!!! Afterwards the jury felt deceived! And stated would not have had that verdict.

[@melisamccarron7887]

Crying with the essay. God these kids were screaming for help and nobody listened to them. The trials were done sooo wrong, it is disgusting!

[@IfI-o9g]

@@melisamccarron7887you single

[@omairah9087]

Those judge are zios what would u expect they are pedo enabler.

[@ytscrownjewell]

It feels like the parents are still winning even after they are gone. No justice.

[@blessedbythebest1003]

Yikes

[@originalswimcap]

that essay just destroyed me; the way these boys were mocked by everyone at the time, it was a gd circus. the idea that they could have been abused was considered not possible. protect boys omg

[@myunitt911]

The world just didnt have knowledge of things like this. I have to imagine what they felt like, when for years no one was listening to them

[@mayrabonilla6444]

It’s so sad they’ve shown signs of abuse everywhere yet no one did anything!! Poor boys they need to be free.

[@pamc1139]

I really hope and pray Lyle and Erik are allowed their freedom. They’ve suffered more than enough

[@ClaudeEsco]

These men have had a terrible life from being abused by their parents to spending life in prison. The monsters are their parents not them.

[@nadiaahmad9543]

Free the Menendez brothers now! This is a disgusting miscarriage of justice. I am shocked by the entire U.S. justice system, how could they omit such significant evidence from the second trial? What a travesty. Free them now! They are the victims and their parents were the real monsters. As far as I am concerned the Netflix title monsters is about the parents. No one has a right to judge them.

[@gabrielaxavier9540]

The essay Lyle wrote at 12. WOW… goose bumps. What a tragedy. Where are the school psychologists?!? This alone should have made police get involved right then and there.

[@veracity8968]

I think the father had long hands these old men being judge probably are part of the sex molestation etc with all the shown evidence of their abuse the judge made sure they got denied a second review and sent them to life imp wto parole ! This judge must be exposed wherever he is ! These kids were denied justice and protection by USA justice system shame !!!

[@MsTriangle]

How the fuck were they ever sent to prison for this? They are the victims!!!

[@hashtagfilm]

Also their poor cousin Andy. Took his life over the guilt of failing them 😢

[@AdverbsAndNouns]

Everyone gave Gypsy Rose grace.. please give them some grace

[@allieknorr5917]

I feel like this case if far worse than hers. If she can get out, both of these men should be able to. Definitely out of self defense

[@UptownLexi]

@@allieknorr5917oh please! Have you seen the evidence in her case? She is super guilty.

[@minnie.winter]

She was granted parole she wasnt free because someone felt sorry for her, and its two different cases that cant realy be compared

[@DontChaseReplace]

The envelope is scary. I hate to say it, but it's like Kitty was keeping these documented for José disgusting pleasure. They couldn't hide it within a computer document in the 80s but hid them within normal statement "Erik 6th birthday" no it's an abusers pleasure and paradise. Those brothers🥺🥺

[@wisdomliveshere575]

She sexually abused Lyle too. There is a video on youtube where he details this.

[@DontChaseReplace]

@@wisdomliveshere575 Yeah she did. She hated Lyle more than Erik too

[@Senseibling]

What’s the video if you mind me asking.

[@wisdomliveshere575]

@@Senseibling Lyle Menendez’s Testimony About Being Sexually Abused by His Mother | The Menendez Brothers AND Erik Menendez Tells the Court How His Mother Sexually Violated Him | The Menendez Brothers

[@jolynn2271]

Shame on those Judges,how can they live with themselves knowing they purposely supported child Abuse and they covered this up.😮😢❤😮😢

[@ceha9517]

They destroyed their kids lives. And do continously from the grave by this sentences. Disgusting.

[@JessicaMontez-d3l]

im sorry what they did was ugly, but the entire family failed these boys

[@daniellewestenmeyer8444]

The amount of evidence of SA the court had at the time the trial took place is astounding! How could they say there wasn’t enough evidence to prove their cruel mistreatment.

[@karinafrausto9422]

Hopefully they get granted a new trial and a reimbursement for all the time they spent wrongfully in jail. It’s well know that our system ALWAYS fails on sexual abuse victims, just look at the case of Gabriel Fernandez and plenty more!!!

[@KyuubiNemesis94]

Gabriel Fernandez case absolutely pissed me off.

[@helenaborgespeixoto7598]

What happened with Gabriel Fernandez? Also damn, why does it seem like this type of unfair shit always happen to Hispanics?? 17-44 26/09/2024

[@helenaborgespeixoto7598]

ohh I've heard of this case before 17-45 26/09/2024

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

Yes!

[@mikareed68]

​@KyuubiNemesis94 brianna lopez case haunted me for years...

[@guuuut]

Even if they took the pictures themselves, still hella weird to keep them in an envelope

[@monicarenee7949]

As a parent I’d be asking my child why they were taking pictures of themselves like that if that were the case

[@Mr_May0r0]

He has defined pectoral muscles. I'm supposed to believe that's an eighth year olds chest? They probably took those pics a week before and put them in that envelope

[@m.d.5050]

​@@Mr_May0r0That doesn't look like an adult body though.

[@Mr_May0r0]

@m.d.5050 how many children you know with defined pectoral muscles it also looks like a selfie how his shoulder is stretched out again we're supposed to believe Jose took nude images of children to be developed at a photo mat and no one working there alerted the authorities

[@Mr_May0r0]

@m.d.5050 So Jose took naked photos of kids and had them developed at a commercial photo mat, and no one working there alerted the authorities? Also, look how the shoulder appears to be stretched, almost like the picture was taken selfie style

[@emilydixon7534]

Charge the judge, and free the Menendez brothers! Thank you to the guy who came forward from the group. Its really sad that everyone of these boys told someone and nothing was done! That's exactly why they did what they did. The rape was enough, all the other stuff and the mom knew and was sexually abusing Lyle!

[@NermineNa]

Thank you very much for this video. I hope it allows public opinion to put pressure and release these men

[@marieburton4714]

I think it's impossible for them to ever overcome the trauma they've endured. It's way too deep rooted, too complex, too painful, unbearable I imagine. My heart goes out to them.

[@beckee6282]

As a victim myself, you never get over this type of abuse. That is why it’s the worst thing someone could ever do to someone. It’s worse than murder imo

[@KimberlyOneLove]

As a victim myself, Jesus saved me. “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”-John 8:36

[@amyred9652]

Every time I think about these middle aged brothers I just think of them as tormented boys, stuck behind yet another prison. In an interview Lyle said prison was better than living in that house, and constantly being abused and monitored and threatened, I believe him.

[@katherinerodriguez9698]

The Menéndez brothers deserve clemency. They did something horrible , but what their parents did to them was more than horrible too in my opinion they paid and still counting it’s more than they should be

[@SonjaAmbroXOX]

i was a teenager during this trial. MONSTERS is how the MEDIA portrayed them in the news in the newspaper and on television

[@cal9112]

To sonyaambroxox. Yeah. The media always "telling the truth" , God bless "the media"

[@aimeekiser8531]

I remember well I was 19 No Internet, we only knew what the media wanted us to know!!

[@sheluvssmokedupeyes1]

That’s why I don’t trust the news media because they can set something up and make it look like something it’s not, and everybody will believe it because the new said so

[@RudolfEazzon]

FREE LYLE&&ERIK❗️

[@sakaaa649]

Proof. This is proof they had every right to do what they did to their parent's.

[@edwardspriggs5076]

Hearing this abuse has turned by stomach, rape is traumatizing, regardless of genders or sexual orientations.

[@313teejay]

I was 9 years old when the trial happened. I always thought how convenient it was for them to use the abuse excuse once they got caught but NOW I see I was wrong and they should be given an opportunity for parole🤦🏾‍♀️

[@KyuubiNemesis94]

Shame on your 9 year old self

[@313teejay]

@@KyuubiNemesis94 😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭 Lyle is still a dickhead!

[@lelemara2885]

@@KyuubiNemesis94 in her defense, the media was very manipulative and the public didn't have the same knowledge of sexual assault it has today. it was just a big manipulation by the system (media, justice) of public opinion against these boys.

[@popartpistol]

@@KyuubiNemesis94 9 year old's don't have great media literacy, even today, and had very little access to alternate media sources in the early 90s. It is unsurprising that a 9 year old believed what they were seeing on TV.

[@SFV_Aurora]

@@KyuubiNemesis94😂

[@AngelicaRodriguez-fw8tt]

They should be free! Netflix is horrible for their betrayal of what happened!

[@tequilabumbum4373]

Portrayal?

[@gvairsoft5994]

@@tequilabumbum4373average intelligence of people who don’t know how the law works

[@Leonion6]

@@tequilabumbum4373 perfect Freudian slip.

[@livae5666]

Thnx to Netflix the case is on fire

[@blessedbythebest1003]

How???

[@rochellemaxfield5106]

These poor boys. Everyone failed them. This needs to be corrected. These now men need to be released and given the chance to heal.

[@Alyinaz]

So the parents were the Monsters.

[@celestesmith9622]

In light of the info coming out in the Diddy situation I hope people get to understand the fear and control these people use with their victims. Imagine if Diddy's sons wanted to get away from that lifestyle what it would take to do so. Telling that Jose Mendez was also involved in music industry. I dont think it was possible to just pack up and go as so many people seem to think.

[@Ninjaagentxx]

Such an excellent point, things like this should not be overlooked as frequently as they are

[@mariacolin2675]

At this point is even cruel for the brothers to still be in prison. They spent their childhoods being abused by their parents, were abused a second time by a judge who didn't allow key evidence of abuse, and to this day continue to be abused because they have been behind bars when they should've been spending that time rebuilding their lives. IT IS UNJUST!!! May God bring them Justice now!

[@sonsuenos]

They need to be released from prison. They were abused! This punishment should be served by the parents.

[@sariahy]

So sad how so many witnesses to SA but no one took action to protect these babies. If family and friends took action then Lyle and Eric would never have to serve life sentences or turn to murder 🥲

[@Younggal1]

If Jose Menendez has power and respect from higher ups dead because obviously y judge ruled out testimonies on second trial , imagine alive they were probably scared

[@blessedbythebest1003]

Everyone’s always in fear that they will ruin families.

[@ChisomEjeahalaka]

The fact that there was all these evidence present and yet they were not given a fair trial is appalling

[@r0achbait]

"hurt man" thing is so haunting. absolutely heartbreaking i hope their case is reopened

[@Kaćepíva]

Absolutely heartbreaking. I believe that the Menendez brothers in their traumatized condition barely could have taken another route to survive all that abuse. They obviously didn’t want to die or else they maybe would have killed themselves or become drug addicts or maybe murderes or perpetrators themselves. Thank God they had some people around them who loved them and listened to them. Sorry to say those who listened and loved them where about the same age as they where and all they could do was just be there for them and inform the mother. The brothers talked about what was happening even though their father threatened them with their lives if they ever spoke out about it,they actually did try to somehow get help. When their mother was informed of what was going on she did not choose to help and protect her sons! Trauma changes the brain! The brothers took it upon themselves to stop the the injustice, the pain, the abuse. The trauma they carried, their brains and emotions and thinking had them believe eliminating the danger in their lives, who where the two closest people in their intimate space, the ones they depended on for everything in their childhood, the two caregivers who where supposed to nurture their tender souls as children, support them, encourage and uplift them, shield them from danger and make them successful, mentally healthy in life where the very ones who where the most threatening, the most dangerous to them and they killed them. Can you even imagine this kind of abuse that drives a child or young adult to do such a thing? Most of us can’t even fathom…It must have been very painful for them to do but the abuse was worse… CAN YOU IMAGINE?! An incredible and intense injustice from the courtrooms and media. Netflix should have not portrayed them in the way they did seeing how much we know about abuse, trauma and how the brain works. THE PARENTS WHERE THE MONSTERS!!! HELLO?!Incredible injustice! The Mendez brothers served enough time for what they did. They need to be rehabilitated and in my opinion I think they very well could be. I don‘t know them personally but I feel they are not hopeless and that there is hope in and for them. After all, in jail they found meaning in helping others who have been abused. They deserve chance, a safe environment and good counselling and therapy. I feel they need a chance. I am tempted to write that the need another chance but they never had a chance from the get go. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@aimeekiser8531]

You are totally right about this. And I completely agree with you These boys were horribly mistreated by parents, ignored by family and friends, doctors and teachers. I was 19 in 1989. Living on East coast of USA, they were on the West coast. All we heard was they murdered their parents. There was no Internet, no """ information highway""" Only magazine and newspaper articles, and they weren't telling the truth. These poor men deserve immediate freedom!!!

[@Solistastyle]

I hope this case emphasises the need for change in the legal system. Imagine how many people who couldn't afford lawyers, or decent representation/assistance are in prison now?

[@danalawrence9313]

I keep thinking of all the victims, including myself, watching this horrific shit. How easy it could have been for any of us to be in their seat.. I’m lost for words sitting in tears and goosebumps wondering how the courts failed them so bad, how they have been mocked in public, just unbelievable.

[@danalawrence9313]

And the part where he wrote the essay just has me reeling 😢