Leslie Abramson, former lawyer for Erik Menéndez, spoke out against Ryan Murphy’s show, Monsters, which portrayed her involvement in the Menéndez case. She expressed her disdain for the show and made it clear she does not watch any shows related to the case. Despite no longer representing Erik, Abramson refused to speak about him, citing attorney-client privilege as her reason for silence.
Abramson has been tight-lipped about the Menéndez case since her legal counsel during the trials in the ’90s. While she did provide a statement for Netflix’s documentary on the Menéndez brothers, she stated that she wanted to leave the past behind and emphasized that only the courts could alter the fate of her clients. Erik and Lyle Menéndez are serving life sentences without parole in California’s Donovan Correctional Facility after being arrested in 1990 for the murder of their parents, José and Kitty Menéndez.
The Menéndez brothers became persons of interest in the case after their parents were found shot in their home. They confessed to killing their parents after years of alleged abuse, both physical, emotional, and sexual, revealed through a taped confession to their therapist. The first trial ended in a mistrial when the jury couldn’t reach a unanimous decision. A retrial in 1995 resulted in a guilty verdict and life sentences for Erik and Lyle. Despite multiple appeals over the years, they have been denied a new trial.
In October, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón announced a new hearing for Lyle and Erik’s murder case based on new evidence. Their legal team filed a petition citing singer Roy Rosselló’s allegations of being drugged and raped by the brothers’ father as new evidence for a retrial. Gascón suggested that the case could potentially lead to resentencing or a new trial. The court date for the decision is scheduled for November 26, giving Erik and Lyle a chance for possible justice after years of unsuccessful appeals.
The Menéndez case has garnered significant public interest due to the brutal nature of the crimes and the allegations of long-term abuse suffered by the brothers. Projects like Monsters, The Menéndez Brothers, and Netflix’s documentary have reignited interest in the case and brought new evidence to light, potentially leading to a new trial or resentencing for Erik and Lyle. The involvement of high-profile figures like Leslie Abramson and george Gascón has brought renewed attention to the case and the possibility of justice for the Menéndez brothers after years of legal battles.
Despite the decades that have passed since the Menéndez murders, the case continues to attract attention and speculation, with new evidence surfacing and legal proceedings ongoing. The involvement of prominent individuals like Leslie Abramson, Ryan Murphy, and George Gascón has kept the case in the public eye and raised questions about the fairness of the original trials. As the court date for the new hearing approaches, the Menéndez brothers may finally have a chance to present new evidence and seek a different outcome after years of unsuccessful appeals.
