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Should the Menendez Brothers be released?

San Antonio Gal — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:20:35 GMT

Consideration for resentencing is set for Jan 30th. Jose's and Kitty's sisters asked the judge to release the brothers.

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SandySparkles — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:27:14 GMT

All I can say is🤐 .

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Desertdi — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:29:31 GMT

I lived in the L.A. area when this grizzly murder happened.

I was glad to seem them off the street at that time.

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:41:58 GMT

I honestly don't know .

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beach-mom — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:45:53 GMT

My opinion is - no.

After they shot their mother and she was still alive, they reloaded and went back to make sure she wasn't.

But I don't know, and I don't want to know, a lot about it.

Re: Should the Menendez Brothers be released?

JoyFilled Warrior — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:47:07 GMT

Hi @San Antonio Gal

Well, if they're released .. I hope not released to my immediate neighborhood. I have enough problems, looking over my shoulder, of late, that I have to be alert about.

From what I've read, the brothers have collectively converted, & continue converting, their now, same shared prison site into some sort of Shangri-La. And it's not quite finished yet. Maybe they've adapted well to that environment, & it needs more work?

I thought they had been sent to different prisons, at least originally? Nice to know they're getting along so well, together now, still, at the same prison. *wry smile*

I was surprised about how much time they've been imprisoned. I lost track of time, I guess.

Re: Should the Menendez Brothers be released?

JoyFilled Warrior — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:52:57 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
My opinion is - no.

After they shot their mother and she was still alive, they reloaded and went back to make sure she wasn't.

But I don't know, and I don't want to know, a lot about it.

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Yeah, and the "~I was sexually abused by Dad" alibi didnt work out well as alibi for viciously "offing" their Mother.

Re: Should the Menendez Brothers be released?

elated — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:52:59 GMT

It is not an easy answer as I haven't read their whole story. It may seem one way but after further investigation, it could be another issue.

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Grand Happy — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:07:53 GMT

No, Never!! They are murderers PERIOD

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shoekitty — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:14:43 GMT

Seriously IDK. it was a case like the Simpson case. Notorious, gruesome, and so out of norm for those days. I don't know where in this country they could have gone to get a trial where no one heard of them. They were just gross, spoiled, aloof, cold... not likable boys. Lol, guess I didn't mince words. They couldn't even cry believably. Just not people with any endearing qualities , and both off as privileges and spoiled. But who knows. Maybe there is something. That said, there is something about trying a case all these years later. If the family want them released, that shouldn't be the only reason. Sometimes only reason people go free is money and influence. Do you think for one minute a poor minority person, or forget minority ...a poor man could get this attention?? Don't think so. I am really saddened how wealth and fame seems to buy an easier route to freedom.lately. It's always been there, just more in your face now. See,s like tons of money buys your way out, or a better chance of reduced fines and sentencing. It saddens me to the bone, but is true

Re: Should the Menendez Brothers be released?

Desertdi — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:14:46 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
My opinion is - no.

After they shot their mother and she was still alive, they reloaded and went back to make sure she wasn't.

But I don't know, and I don't want to know, a lot about it.

@beach-mom

The parents were wealthy. The "boys" wanted their money... di

Re: Should the Menendez Brothers be released?

Q-Checker — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:41:44 GMT

I prioritize public safety and there is no way to predict that if these two murderers are released. I also respect the verdict of judges unless there was a mistrial, which was not the case. What these brothers did is unchangeable and there is no 100% assurance that they have changed. Their future behavior cannot be reliably predicted, and that uncertainty should not be on the backs of the public.

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chloe4578 — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:19:13 GMT

Absolutely not.

They're blood thirsty killers. Let them rot in hell where they belong. More murderers off the street.

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meallen616 — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:57:11 GMT

They are murderers, absolutely not!

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Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:04:28 GMT

At the time of this original trial, sexual abuse victims just weren't believed or their trauma taken into consideration. It was a different era.

I've lived in SoCal and watched the whole thing rather closely. You couldn't avoid it.

I think all the new evidence, and old evidence needs to be carefully scrutinized, re-evaluated ... and go from there. IMO, they probably should be released.

JMO, of course.

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Citrine1 — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:53:29 GMT

I tend to agree with @Tinkrbl44 and think they should be released.

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Nana2158 — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:53:49 GMT

Personally survived childhood abduction lived through unspeakable horror. In 1970's not enough was known on trauma or ptsd diagnoses. The experience caused mental illness though my life moved on suffered through decades of not knowing why or what was wrong with me. Ended up seeking therapy thankfully, right therapist diagnosed with ptsd therapy changed my life.

My point is not once did my mind consider hurting anyone instead hurt myself self medication and alcohol.

The brothers in my opinion by their own actions after bludgeoning their parents went on a spending spree.

Manipulative academy award performance the jury returned with the correct verdict. There's no way knowing if they'll harm or murder again. The public safety comes first.

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wifey2qt — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:45:04 GMT

Knowing now the situation and hearing some of the awful details - yes. Funny how the parents were viewed as such upstanding citizens - yet they were the true monsters that all nightmares are made of.

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AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:44:45 GMT

NO!!!! They murdered 2 people. They murdered their parents. End of story.

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San Antonio Gal — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:51:22 GMT

@wifey2qt @Tinkrbl44 - The stories about the abuse from the father are awful. They have been model citizens while in prison.