Kim Kardashian visits Menendez brothers in prison and breaks silence with telling four-word plea
Kim Kardashian has spoken out in support of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1994, after the reality star visited them in prison
Kim Kardashian has come to the defence of Erik and Lyle Menendez after visiting them in prison, challenging their portrayal in Netflix's show, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Directed by Ryan Murphy, the series faced significant criticism for its depiction of the brothers' saga.
Kim, in a heartfelt essay for NBC News, argued that "they are not monsters," advocating for a re-evaluation of their life sentences.
The celebrity stood up for the brothers, who were convicted of murdering their parents, a crime they claimed was driven by years of sexual abuse at the hands of their father. Having already served nearly 35 years, Kim expressed her hope that with renewed attention on their case, especially following the emergence of a 1988 letter from Erik detailing the abuse, their sentences might be reconsidered.
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Kim wrote: "With their case back in the spotlight - and considering the revelation of a 1988 letter from Erik to his cousin describing the abuse - my hope is that Erik and Lyle Menendez's life sentences are reconsidered."
Kim contended that the life sentences handed down to Erik and Lyle were excessively severe, considering the circumstances of the crime. She acknowledged that the murders were "not excusable," but stressed: "The trial and punishment these brothers received were more befitting a serial killer than two individuals who endured years of sexual abuse by the very people they loved and trusted.
"I don't believe that spending their entire natural lives incarcerated was the right punishment for this complex case. Had this crime been committed and trialed today, I believe the outcome would have been dramatically different."
Kim highlighted the cultural attitudes of the era which she believes influenced the verdict, remarking that "trauma of male sexual abuse was minimal, often clouded by preconceived judgments and homophobia."
She posed the question: would the outcome have been the same had they been sisters?
Kim's interactions with the Menendez brothers shed light on their personas both inside and outside the prison walls, reports the Mirror US. She vouched for them, citing their "exemplary disciplinary records." They've not only obtained college degrees but also contributed to charitable efforts such as providing care for elderly inmates and mentoring others.
She commented: "When I visited the prison three weeks ago, one of the wardens told me he would feel comfortable having them as neighbours."
24 family members, including their parents' siblings, have come forward with statements fully backing Lyle and Erik, earnestly calling for the justice system to set them free.
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