Vinnie Politan Investigates: Menendez Brothers Murder Trial

[@CourtTV]

#CourtTV - What do YOU think? Watch the Menendez Brothers Murder Trial, CA v. Erik & Lyle Menendez Gavel to Gavel HERE: www.courttv.com/trials/ca-v-menendez-1993/?

[@acc4465]

don’t just give one side of the story - have a man on to give his opinion.

[@nca9364]

@CourtTV Why 40 minutes focused on abuse as mitigation? No facts about the crime. Calling them kids when in fact they were 21 and 19 when they plotted and committed this cold-blooded offing. It doesn't matter if they were abused. This was not self-defense. It was revenge and avarice. This feature was biased and salacious. Please do better.

[@artiebramley2757]

@@CourtTV I believe they were abused. And I feel sorry for them. And the parents got what was coming to them

[@stellabythesea1492]

I have watched the entire trial gavel to gavel. Being a 13th juror my vote would be, guilty of manslaughter. IMO the parents were monsters, Dr Oz was a manipulative narcissistic therapist, and in 1990 society didn't believe incest happened to males. It's all so tragic.

[@truebluewonderful1139]

Apparently people who, as a child, haven't been abused in any way by a parent, have no idea how difficult or almost impossible it is for a young adult to talk about it! The abuser should feel ashamed, but it's the child who feels ashamed for what the parent did to him/her. It gives the child a horrible feeling while talking about it. That's what I saw when these two brothers did their best to tell the jurors about the sexual abuse. I knew they were telling the truth. When I was 17 I wanted to kill my father, because he had ruined our family. That has had many consequences for who we became as adults. I didn't kill him, because fire-weapons are illegal in my country and I was too afraid of him to go near him with a knife or a rock. And our mother never wanted to leave with us. I felt betrayed by her. She stayed for money, not for love. She didn't know what love was, like my father didn't. Set the brothers free!

[@Ms.BeaHavenOXO]

Shame on those male jurors. They were supposed to listen to the evidence NOT their inner-voices.

[@ms.demeanors]

Evidence and their common sense.

[@MotherJerryHeil]

I mean, judge was literally reading a book, while Eric spoke about sexual abuse.

[@pommiebears]

It was not accepted back then. People didn’t understand child SA, especially a father doing this to his sons.

[@RobertoDrg]

@@Ms.BeaHavenOXO go home dude

[@Ms.BeaHavenOXO]

@@pommiebears This is true, yet it was happening in so many homes, churches, etc. It's sad what society can turn a blind eye to.

[@lvgelfling72]

Menendez Brothers should have been free 20 years ago. Again, if it were the Menendez sisters, none of this would have happened.

[@RobertoDrg]

Sure “judge” 😂

[@spaghettimonster153]

Bullshit! What a ridiculous hag. Lyle had the option to take his brother back to his condo and out of the situation, rather than murder both parents. Their abuse made them dangerous to exist in society. Two things can be true at once. You're just cock hungry and dreaming about one of them. Get a grip. Spit

[@Elizabeth-dw6lc]

@lvgelfling72...I agree. If they had been girls they would have never served a day.

[@cherrysIushie]

That’s just completely false and based off your own biases.

[@naebonnie]

Girl victims didn't get justice like that either. But let's not forgot they lied in the beginning. Plus they never said that in therapy.They only said it when they got caught. Not saying they lying but if you lie that's what happens.

[@waywardangel6356]

If Gypsy Rose is out These two need to be let out!

[@Hotcakeswifey]

Yes!!! 💯

[@DarthBaullzz]

@@waywardangel6356 very different cases. Gypsy conspired. But didn’t actually do any killing. These two gunned down there parents out of rage ..

[@waywardangel6356]

@DarthBaullzz She is just as guilty,, she might not have stabbed her mother but she murdered her. And they've spent triple the amount of time in prison to her measly 8 years.

[@allthingslostonearthoracle4055]

@@DarthBaullzz Gipsy not only conspired, she directly ASKED her boyfriend to do the killing

[@pommiebears]

@@DarthBaullzz There is no conspiracy charge for her. It doesn’t exist where she was arrested. She was there for murder. She didnt conspire. That autistic young man had no hope of having enough wits to outwit Gypsy. She was in on the scamming her mother did, and never once has any evidence of abuse been proven. Even her surgeries were legitimate, because she has a chromosome deletion that requires surgical procedures for most. She is a scammer STILL!

[@Nefertiti0403]

I absolutely believe them

[@skinsaver21]

All of the body language during each of the bros testimonies shows they were telling the truth! Free the Menendez Brothers!

[@DawnGreen-wn4hr]

Menudo!

[@aris_mendez]

That’s not how law works, based off your silly emotions. These dudes are cold Blooded killers and belong where they’re at

[@abigailandino6251]

Body language can be faked. It’s called acting. But they deserved to be free. I believe them.

[@imjustaturtle641]

There's footage of Edmund Kemper looking remorseful/crying, and people were commenting that he "seemed remorseful." Socio/Psycopath's are very good at manipulating emotions. Just saying.

[@Gunes-A]

​@@imjustaturtle641they had to be really good actors to fake so many emotions. I believe them!

[@inaj27]

Coming from abuse myself I know they were telling the truth .

[@easygrowing9928]

Agree!

[@nevadatan7323]

Anybody who actually watched the first trial would know they were not lying.

[@jayjoy331]

That's not how you should gauge the situation. If anything that's the exact opposite of how you should decide if someone is telling the truth or not. You most likely already have strong emotions and strong biases.

[@MotherJerryHeil]

​@jayjoy331 Go and watch trials. Go and see evidences. You are the one biased here.

[@AkiTerry]

​@@jayjoy331Agreed

[@SISSYKAY]

I feel they have done enough time, probably more than enough time, and are no danger to anyone.

[@j0hnnykn0xv1lle]

Right, because they killed the people who held their inheritance.....so yeah, no danger

[@SISSYKAY]

@@j0hnnykn0xv1lle sarcasm?

[@BigcockBigcock]

They killed the people that abused them

[@santosborrero354]

I think they did what they had to do, and nobody knows the pain they were enduring, anyone in their place would have done the same thing.

[@Aria22495]

I agree. They were kids. They’ve done their time now whatever the facts of the case are I do not believe they are a danger to society

[@estrelladelamanana2416]

Their brain didn’t develop normally due to the abuse 😢FREEDOM for Erik and Lyle

[@marionweigel3542]

What are the Menéndez brothers doing in prison! Justice!!!!! Release them!

[@megaladonrockband4855]

Unfortunately at the time of the second trial evidence of most of the abuse was not allowed. They were done wrong .

[@sandibaker5298]

24:04 I cannot BELIEVE these 2 boys have been treated the way they have been! 33 years for taking out their 2 tormentors! They should be free! How the HE$$ is the LA Innocence Project trying to get Scott Peterson out of prison, yet these 2 young men are languishing behind bars? IT’S UNFATHOMABLE!!

[@MultiCowgirl22]

I agree :)

[@805fillmore]

Let them live at your house lol

[@lyndaczika6327]

@@805fillmore🙄

[@lyndaczika6327]

True. There is zero evidence pointing to Scott’s innocence. None.

[@wendymonterroso2476]

Thank you for mentioning Menudo. I'm sure there were other boys from the other boy bands. Menéndez Father was a monster.

[@MultiCowgirl22]

Yep, it's very common in the music industry, sadly :(

[@lyndaczika6327]

When did this information come out??

[@lesilmcguire4690]

I am really happy you are doing this Vinnie. I want your view. Notice in th court TV comments on most of these videos, the bulk of us believe they have more than served their time. We need more attention on sex assault on men and the denigrating impacts of incest. Imagine feeling freer in prison than you did in any home you had lived in?

[@mariapilarme]

Don’t let you fool you. They have 2 consecutive life sentences. They killed two people. You don’t have the right to kill someone else even if they deserve it. Not to kill it’s a commandment.

[@Killersjs]

@@mariapilarmetambién violar es aberrante se lo merecen esos padres asquerosos

[@MotherJerryHeil]

​@mariapilarme Is raping okay? According to your stupid commandments?

[@lesilmcguire4690]

@@mariapilarme I respect your view and do not think we should kill for sure. That said, abuse is a killing of souls and I think that should be considered in this case. If you haven’t been a victim it’s hard to explain how it works but it’s real and I believe they experienced it and felt they could not escape.

[@delanamcclusky782]

I’m the same age as Eric and fallowed this case… so much was unknown. All they had was each other and then the Judge separate them for 20 years. They have been prisoners since the age of 6. The only way of life they have ever known… let them have the last stage of life free they deserve that. They had the best of the best investigator’s study body language/facial expressions and they believe them. Heartbreaking 💔

[@Queen_of_Mean]

@@delanamcclusky782 🤣🤣🤣

[@lyla5526]

What more evidence do they need! The letter, testimonies, and another victim came out too

[@2ndskinshannonhulllmt259]

“Justice requires ALL people to face consequences for their misdeeds, but mercy allows for the consequences to be tailored to the situation.”

[@achristine80]

The Netflix documentary “Monsters” was the most biased documentary I’ve ever watched! The re-trial was completely unfair!!!

[@rosearellanes5648]

(IMO) Erik and Lyle Menendez, are exactly where they belong. Even if their disgusting lie is true (IMO don't believe it) they were grown men. They could've moved out of their parents home. The only reason I think they stayed is because they are spoiled brats and they liked the advantages that their fathers money provided for them

[@ms.demeanors]

How? Everything in this doc was testified to at trial... both trials

[@ms.demeanors]

Also. Listen to the Lyle menedes tapes...

[@SethHollingshead]

Agreed

[@nevadatan7323]

What? What are you talking about. The two trials were polar opposite. And looking up abuse cases...? Well uh yes. Because they were abused. They were trying to process their trauma. 🤨

[@inkdemon64mclemore57]

I was a teenager when this happened. I believed the brothers then as I do now. They should never have gotten this severe a punishment. I hope they are set free. They've suffered far too long..

[@charlotteetienne1371]

Hi from France! They were the victims of awful abuse, the worst of all as being done by the ones who were supposed to protect them. They should have been let out years ago.

[@ingridugarteche4301]

These poor guys have suffered enough! Even though they were born in a rich family, they were LITERALLY paying every dollar with rape, abuse, psychological torture, fear, anxiety band stress! Lyle said that in a way he feels safe in jail 😮 surrounded with criminals… imagine that! As a victim of child exploitation and abuse I honestly can recognize their ptsd!

[@JackieOlantern]

🥱🥱🥱

[@Kurtman88]

@@ingridugarteche4301 so you’re just believing that they were sexually abused and didn’t do it for the money? There’s no evidence of any sexual abuse. Not saying it didn’t occur but I just find it funny everyone’s watching this Netflix series and believing it all as facts lol.

[@tyreneperry7778]

Well I think the letter was indeed evidence the letter was written a year before they even committed the crime and they also said family members was witnesses and testified and said abuse was going on and the people was in his dad own family. It was the second trial that sent them away the first jury was hung.

[@ingridugarteche4301]

@@Kurtman88unless you been rape as child you wouldn’t understand nor recognize the ptsd! By the way, my opinion in this matter has nothing to do with a recreation of this tragedy! Yes, they acted wrong but I believe the trauma, resentment and fear towards them was greater than logic! Believe me, when you been sexually abused as a child you loose all sense of freedom and self value… it’s like you become a property of your abuser, nevertheless, your innocent nature is stolen from your soul!!

[@ingridugarteche4301]

@@tyreneperry7778I agree, so freaking unfair! They just presented what benefited the prosecution and not what led to it! It’s B. S.

[@alexaarrah696]

They were physically 18 and 20 when they committed their parents murders. But based on the severe abuse and control they experienced I wonder how old they are emotionally.

[@CrimeConversations]

Good point

[@juanita_piju]

Didn’t the jail psychiatrist after they were evaluated say they were emotionally stunted and emotionally 8-10 years old. I believe I read that somewhere.

[@805fillmore]

@@juanita_piju8-10 year olds know how to shoot someone and claim it was the mafia?

[@mramos166]

The brothers are telling the truth!

[@Aksel38]

Joining you from Turkiye . I remember this case very well and I always believed they were the victims and YES! they must be released. Thank you for bringing this case on Court TV. Kindest regards ☺️

[@LisaMarie-wy3oq]

Thank you Rosie for taking a stand- freeing for ppl s.a. wholeheartedly agree and support this and freeing the menedez brothers

[@Lilo-A]

I’ve only realized how horrible people can be in the last 15 years.

[@leerowley70]

I remember this vividly. It was one of the first trials I watched…

[@margonautica]

what was your opinion on it then? and have you changed your mind since?

[@abigailandino6251]

For me too. It was Dianne Downs first though 😂 that woman gives me the creeps STILL

[@ferrari251]

Free the Menendez Brothers now!

[@nellym.6555]

MONSTERS

[@leanneM-33]

@@nellym.6555 The monsters are the ones abusing children and those that support them

[@lydiatrujillo7303]

Free the brothers

[@ginafarley6190]

This is a story of 2 brothers helping each other out of what felt like a dangerous war zone. I’m not surprised they felt that this was their only option. Think about it: both parents aren’t safe! Let’s support these adults and respect the children they were when they fought back. Free them finally, it’s the right thing to do.

[@MariaM-up2he]

You are wrong! Nobody has the right to kill anyone even if they deserve.

[@bigjud454]

⁠@@MariaM-up2heyou have no idea what is going on in sa victims minds after so many years of torture! Maria, did you know it’s a fact that abusers will find and kill victims if they try/do run? Did you know that there are safe houses and battered shelters today for battered individuals? These people are trying to hide from their abusers so they aren’t killed for running! Sa wasn’t something that was talked about at all in the late 80s and early 90s, especially for men! I bet if their names were Lindsay and Erica that you would be singing a different tune so stop being a Karen and get your head out of the sand cause you clearly have no idea what is going on in sa victims minds!

[@queenofnyc5584]

They were 18 & older could’ve moved out

[@bigjud454]

@@queenofnyc5584 you are so wrong! If that is the case, then how do we have sa victims everywhere? Hell, it could be going on next door to you and you wouldn’t even know it! The abusers make their home look picture perfect on the outside but indoors, it’s total chaos! They may have been 18 but the abuse started when they were like 6 to 18 for Erik! When you’ve grown up being sa hundreds of times, you’ve been groomed completely different! You’re not thinking clearly!

[@Aksel38]

@@queenofnyc5584 this happened in the 80’s! That generation was completely different than today. Think about it.

[@Vanessanavarrovet]

SET THEM FREE PLEASE 🙏🏼

[@roser6963]

Just my own opinion…I believe them. I think they should be released. They’ve served more than enough time. I understand they took justice into their own hands but sometimes, enough is enough.

[@Hayley-hb6vx]

@@roser6963 I agree. If any other loving creature on this earth was repeatedly attacked, abused, etc. They would fight it out and it's perfectly normal. Yet humans are held up to abnormal moral expectations. If you go through what they have, you are eventually going to want it to stop. I had a friend who was a**sed and it doesn't just stop, always, just because you get slightly older. She was conditioned for years. Not knowing it wasn't normal. Imagine realising it isn't...I can't even imagine what severely abused people feel.

[@MultiCowgirl22]

Yep!

[@munimunus6141]

People dont realize controlling and abusive parents make transition to adulthood impossible. It is very telling they committed that crime at the ages of 18 and 20. It is like a chain holding you down, and if they are aggressive its not just chain, its lash and hammer too, and at the point you want to open your wings it becomes unbearable and confrontation becomes inevitable. Either confrontation, or you will forever stay stuck in arrested development phase, never your own person. Now, I am wondering, what are the possible means for a confrontation with a man as powerful as their father was? And not from a position of equals, but from a position of his subordinate. Its not a kind of man that will simply let you be. I dont know, what even was their other way out...

[@alexaarrah696]

They were physically 18 and 20 when they committed their parents murders. But based on the severe abuse and control they experienced I wonder how old they are emotionally.

[@CrimeConversations]

I’ve never heard it described like this. It makes sense

[@debramicallef9996]

I'm still stunned why if Erik & Lyle are Victims WHY are they still inside for life something very strange about the case

[@estrelladelamanana2416]

FREEDOM for Erik and Lyle will get out of jail this year

[@aisle_of_view]

Those sweaters they wore were pretty sharp.

[@lorennynunez7788]

Yes they should be release . Enough.

[@angelinamiamor]

I do believe they were SA. I think they’ve paid enough by now. Just imagine that life of abuse, twisted love, conflict and pain😢 Don’t even know how Lyle can smile on that recent pic. I hope they’ve found acceptance and true love.

[@joycehaddon3615]

100% they are telling the truth. Let them go free now they have been through enough.

[@Applep1esandfrenchfr1es]

Let it be ✌🏾 two sisters with the *SAME* story and let’s see if it would be the same outcome.

[@tiamandaaaa]

HOW after such graphic testimonies 😭😭

[@maryannsica1715]

Yes they both need to be released

[@aishikamitra]

Not sex abuse, child sexual abuse/exploitation.

[@kevinconnor3187]

I feel sorry for the Menendez brothers

[@supremlyfoxylass]

I feel sorry for their parents . Take a good look at the autopsy photos. They are monsters

[@w9906]

I believe the two brothers were SA'd. It's tragic that other family members knew & did nothing to protect their innocence.

[@peacebewithu73]

The child abuse accusations were not allowed in the retrial.

[@spanishguy818]

Their dad was an executive with the Elites, the jury got changed to mainly man, the abuse allegations weren’t brought up… fishy to say the least

[@markbrown1609]

do we know when that letter to the cousin was posted marked for sure?

[@josias07j]

They were able to determine December 88' based on events described in the letter.

[@markbrown1609]

@@josias07j what events?

[@soniaborges5156]

Free Menendez brothers , they deserve justice

[@sandibaker5298]

43:44 If they’re never released it will be a complete failure of the system.

[@PBX2690]

Free the Menendez Brothers 🙏💯❤️🆓🔜📣🇿🇦

[@yukiefromoz2573]

I wonder if those jurors who convicted them think differently now....

[@marionweigel3542]

Do you remember the father who killed his son's abuser? That father wasn't sentenced to life in prison.

[@tammyrad9688]

Because that did happen.

[@BarbaraWingard-vf7hi]

Time served .

[@karlajaro3497]

How many other victims without Menendez name are serving time for killing a parent that are still incarserated ? They should only be freed if those others who were sexually abused and killed their parent are also released.

[@TheAbrantino]

True stuff right here

[@Friendofstfrank]

There are rather a lot who were physically or sexually abuse or both who kill their parents when they turn 18 to stop the abuse of themselves or siblings. But here another one for you to consider. Nick Robledo, Sapulpa Oklahoma. This case in the late 90s. Step-father was reported for choking him when Nick was 15. Child welfare said well, he is old enough to run away if he is abused. 4 months later Step-dad emptied a pistol into him, took the body and dumped it in Keystone Lake (where most dead bodies are dumped in this area) and then did go to police. He was charged with manslaughter and got 3 years. After all, Nick was a mouthy teen. Shall we do another, age 14, Vinnie Pacheco. Took into the back yard and shot in the head. Court ruled it a suicide because sister lied and set he shot himself although there was no blood in her bedroom where they dragged his body. Do you want some more? I have plenty. Unfortunately, there is a double standard. When girls kill parents and were abused, not much sentence if any. But boys, well didn't they enjoy it? If you live in them US in the early 1800s would your stance be no slave should go free unless they are all freed? Just some food for thought. Just one more example. Richard Cousins. Age 14 Sexually abused by a man who found large families groups of boys and would sexually abuse all of them. Time for the hearing and only Richard was still available to testify. Hearing was short. Obviously no one would molest a child who smoked pot-case closed. Committed suicide when he was 24. Have a good day.

[@nca9364]

Exactly 💯 It's sickening how Vinnie is promoting this justification narrative.

[@imjustaturtle641]

They’re not ready for THAT conversation.

[@Humble05-13]

It's sad the case became political issue for them . California state lost OJ Simpson case October 3 1995 The state won the brothers case in March 1996 . That's what I read about it Disgusting.

[@Cowboysfangirl3]

Free them!! I believe they were telling the truth.

[@Jean-i6u4n]

I think that Eric and Lyle saved a lot of future victims from suffering their same fate.

[@Romanaitor3]

They were ride or die for each other

[@jackierios5325]

Free them!!! They’re the victims!!!

[@Aria22495]

I’m on the fence with this case. I don’t think watching the Netflix drama series “monsters” helped. It was good however it muddied the waters with its misinformation. I believe the murders were premeditated and their parents were asleep. I do not believe they were in fear of their lives and I’m still not 100% convinced they were abused. I do however believe they have done their time and should be released. I look forward to watching the upcoming Netflix documentary in the brothers own words

[@janjans1178]

Great discussion! Great guests!

[@lissiiii]

Free the Menendez brothers

[@stellabythesea1492]

I admire Dr Ann Burgess. She is another "hidden figure" what an amazing woman!

[@CrimeConversations]

Agree!

[@carmendejesus8828]

Mercy for them🙏

[@kitwren1797]

I was called for Jury Duty in Van Nuys for Lyle Menendez first trial. He looked at me because I was in the first row and it brought tears to my eyes because it was scary.

[@Somebody33390]

Wow!

[@queennicole3920]

@@kitwren1797 way to make it about yourself weirdo

[@queenofnyc5584]

People like you shouldn’t do jury duty

[@summerstern]

Either way they’ve done their time. They’ve been in incarcerated since 1990. They deserve to be free.

[@sherrygeorge8613]

I am a survivor of sexual abuse. The pain we endure. Shame on the men who convicted them. I hope you never went through or ever have to go through being violated.. SHAME ON YOU!!! Free them NOW

[@JessicaHernandez-qx4if]

It happened to me in the 90s, and no one believed me and family members said i encouraged it. I was 9

[@sherrygeorge8613]

@JessicaHernandez-qx4if I understand what you're saying. My father started sexually abusing me when I was 5. My mom didn't believe me. I reported the abuse to my teachers assistant. The CAS (Children's Aid Society) did absolutely nothing to help. I was forced to stay at home. My father wrote me a note saying he was sorry. He has been stressed out at work. A lot of people experience stress. People don't rape their children bc they are stressed out. I thought when my dad died the pain would go away but it didn't. It wasn't until I left home, met my husband and went to therapy that things started to get better. Will I forget what happened? No, I won't forget. I don't cut myself or attempt suicide anymore.

[@CrimeConversations]

🙏💔

[@marieh1755]

They need to b released asap !

[@angelinagreene-thebadgirlrocks]

You’re my favorite Vinnie!

[@ReRe13-]

Same here

[@yahelle4651]

Susan say it exactly the way it is, and totally agree they should be out by now, they were victims of their own parents. 😢

[@amym.694]

There is a renewed interest in this case. My 16 year old daughter is watching the Netflix show.

[@starshine3940]

My daughter told me about it so I am rewatching this with adult eyes now and it’s terrifying!

[@MadeInSeventyFour]

If you want to educate her, have her watch the actual trial, not Netflix. It's an inaccurate mess.

[@pjwolf-wiemers]

@@MadeInSeventyFour Agree

[@marieh1755]

There’s goin to be a huge uproar if they aren’t released ! Us victims r growing enough strength to do things ourself instead of depend on the system whose constantly failed us

[@kira_is_preppy]

They have served more than enough time. They need to be freed. And y’all say “oh well they should have went to the police” but their parents literally threatened to kill them if they told anyone so when Erik told Lyle and Lyle confronted Jose Erik was scared for his life. Also if they did tell the cops their parents wouldn’t get near the time they got. Go watch this whole video then tell me they are “monsters”.

[@LalaChristmas]

God has probably used them over the years to help a lot of other survivors of abuse . In prison they have probably done so much good and with that being said I agree with you

[@kira_is_preppy]

@ I love God❤️

[@jewelsbrettin6819]

vinnie please! yes, they will have a huge chance of being released because of the laws today they got the Menudo boy who was also raped by Jose as well as the written letter from their cousin who says it all way before the murders - we don't need you to give negativity to this special case if you do they won't get out!

[@suelutz5364]

There was a group on the last AGT season; the New Menudo. Breaks my heart that children and young adults are put through this to become successful.

[@rosearellanes5648]

Some children want to persue a career in the music industry and use shows suchas AGT, to help make their dreams come true

[@suelutz5364]

​@@rosearellanes5648 I understand that, but what price do they have to pay? The original Menudo members are coming out against Diddy.

[@SuperAnnieq]

Please release them🙏 They shouldn’t have killed their parents but 100% believe them! They need to be released… the father was an an animal . They have done enough time….please please release them🙏

[@yoeldror2945]

Who’s here after watching Netflix show

[@XposinDundee]

FREE THEM

[@louise5906]

Lyle and Eric need to be released to live the rest of their lives in peace and happiness 💜 Justice for the two young boys that they were who lived through that agonizing torture every day mentally and physically 🙏 love from Australia 🦘

[@1972dsrai]

Its not easy for most guys to admit they were abused and can understand why its taken this one so long to come forward. Its also crazy such strong mitigating evidence Wasn’t allowed to be heard.

[@rebeccaminor2173]

Great show Vinnie

[@Kiaraw20]

If they get out they need to be on house arrest or some . Don’t just let convicted criminals walk around like Gypsy her ass on house arrest they did some time but just letting them walk out free ? Thats a big ass reach

[@christinepedersen5511]

Free the brothers!!!!

[@1972dsrai]

A new witness coming forwards admitting he too was abused by their father could see them being freed. Getting a full life term without parole always seemed very harsh tbh. Plenty have committed even worse crimes and served far shorter terms. Considering their ages at the time it always seemed excessively harsh.

[@tammyrad9688]

Why do the new witness only coming forward now after 3 decades? xxx

[@beebeex7775]

Were there any medical records of all the abuse ??

[@CrimeConversations]

Yes

[@CasperSaysBoo]

Free the Menendez brothers!!! They should’ve never been locked up, the jury got it wrong! Shame on them

[@morenamontalvo8199]

I had a friend in grade school that Was abused by her step dad and her mother let it happen. I was a child didn't know how to help her They are not lying .Free them

[@tm-kv6yp]

Why wasn’t the evidence allowed in the second trial??

[@abigailandino6251]

Elections

[@Humble05-13]

@@abigailandino6251I read that the case became for them political. The state lost the O J Simpson case so they didn't want to lose The menendez brothers . OJ Simpson was October 3 / 1995 The Menendez brothers march 21 / 1996 .

[@janisd2298]

Men can be just as stuck and unable to get out of destructive relationships as women can. If these were teenage girls.....it would be very different.

[@courtneyciocca5717]

Yes they should be released. Absolutely.

[@Somebody33390]

😂

[@palomagalvez576]

It’s time for them to be FREE!! They suffered all their life, these tears were and are real

[@Thebeautibar]

Yes, there was evidence other than the Menendez brothers' testimony, which baffles me that people didn't believe. Their father molested a boy from the band Menudo as well, so how in the world were they no believed? It's absolutely absurd! Eric and Lyle have been locked way too long and should be released. The fact that someone said they did it for money, they grew up wealthy, so that makes zero sense as well. Jose Menendez was a monster. Their testimonies were compelling, I absolutely believe them. They were trying not to cry in most of their testimonies describing in detail what they went through. It was absolutely heartwrenching to watch. Im a survivor myself, and I believed every word they said! Their grief and emotions were very real, in my opinion.

[@Doogydoog]

The fact is they murdered their parents, but there were certainly mitigating circumstances, horrifying ones, that should have come into play when they were sentenced. They should get out, they've done enough time.

[@gothicmatter9123]

Free them

[@LuvableAF]

They sound like they are telling the truth.

[@MariaM-up2he]

Could be but you don’t have the right to kill anyone and the way they did it. Atrocious!

[@aris_mendez]

And the evidence shows they are cold blooded killers. So there’s that

[@Essie-id2qf]

Because they were the telling the truth.. the evidences.. and the witnesses.

[@nellym.6555]

​@Essie-id2qf Sorry, but there is no excuse for committing such a horrendous crime. They were not children, they were adults. No one has the right to take someone's life. I know many people who went through terrible times when they were children and they did not kill their parents.

[@JackieOlantern]

No they don’t.. lol

[@wheathusk2499]

Have we considered that the letter could've been planted later and the cousins could have been paid off?

[@dollydiaz5566]

They should never be found guilty in the first place , and YES THEY SHOULD BE LET OUT!! They are the only Victims in this case !!Enough is enough !!

[@ms.demeanors]

Its a lie. Lyle looked up abuse cases. Its documented that he repeated an abtuse account from his college roommate

[@charbear7697]

Evidence and everything. Let these MEN go! ❤

[@Romanaitor3]

Release them❤

[@jasonmuller1199]

Whether there was abuse or not, that doesn't give someone the right to execute both parents

[@pinkcandle5257]

@@jasonmuller1199 have you been raped by your father your whole life??

[@2ndskinshannonhulllmt259]

No, it doesn’t and they have spent enough time paying for their crimes. Justice is important, so is mercy.

[@abigailandino6251]

The parents did it to themselves.

[@zahra2767]

Now, you cannot be the judge and the jury, and you can't take the law into your own hands. But let's be honest, they were abused children, and it feels like they were railroaded by the prosecutors and law enforcement just to get a sentence in jail. How is that a fair trial when they didn't allow the abuse evidence in? I hope they get a second chance in life and get out. I hope they can get a new trial or something.