In the high-profile murder case against Lyle and Erik Menendez, the prosecution claimed the brothers fabricated stories of sexual abuse by their father to evade conviction for killing him and their mother in 1989. However, a letter from Erik to his cousin, written in 1988, detailed his torment from alleged sexual abuse by their father, music executive Jose Menendez. In the letter, Erik expressed his fear and distress, stating, “I never know when it’s going to happen.” This letter was not presented as evidence in either of the trials; the first trial in 1993 ended in a hung jury, while the second in 1996 resulted in their convictions and life sentences.
D.A. Shares Letter Written by Erik Menendez Alleging Dad’s Sex Abuse as He Mulls Resentencing for Brothers
Updated on October 17, 2024