Should the Menendez Brothers be released? - Page 4

lgfan · ‎10-19-2012

No, they should not be released. They are money hungry opportunists. I didn't buy their sexual abuse accusations then and I don't buy it now. They should stay in jail.

coffee drinker · ‎03-21-2010

NO!!!

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

Their mother knew what their father was doing and did nothing to protect them. The father was a mentally ill pervert with an addiction. Their mother was worse, she cared more about her status then her children.

Killing both of them was justified.

The first trial that allowed the abuse to be entered ended in a hung jury with most jurors finding not guilty.

The second trial where it was disallowed produced a guilty verdict.

I believe they deserve to be released.

lgfan · ‎10-19-2012

@occasionalrain wrote:
Their mother knew what their father was doing and did nothing to protect them. The father was a mentally ill pervert with an addiction. Their mother was worse, she cared more about her status then her children.
Killing both of them was justified.
The first trial that allowed the abuse to be entered ended in a hung jury with most jurors finding not guilty.

The second trial where it was disallowed produced a guilty verdict.
I believe they deserve to be released.

It wasn't justified because they were not in immediate danger. They were both adults. They could have easily left home. They were greedy and selfish. They wanted dad's money and the only way they could get it was by killing both parents so their mother wouldn't get a chance of controlling the inheritance.

lenapecci · ‎05-11-2010

JMO: They were 18 and 21 when they killed their parents. They were old enough to leave the house and live on their own. They were old enough to go to the police for other agency or family for help.

There are over 20,000 innocent people in prison trying just to get a new hearing with some forrm of new evidence that would exonerate them. Many have been in prison for decades. Some have had their convictions overturned but the prosecuters and attorney generals fight to keep them behind bars becasue they do not want to admit mistakes were made during their trials.

These are the people that should be released from prison. This is where the focus should be.

Stray · ‎04-20-2013

No, too many questions with no answers. The parents aren’t here to deny or admit to the abuse. Was there physical evidence of abuse? Did anyone else observe the abuse or were suspicious of the abuse. Apparently, one of the brothers sent a letter to a cousin telling him of the abuse. The letter was admitted in the first trial not the second? Why? Could he have sent the letter as part of a plan to build a defense? The murders seemed pre meditated & not in the heat of a moment. I remember the trial & they not only showed no remorse but no feelings at all. They lacked any affect at all, not even, overwhelming hatred.

The elderly aunts would like them released but other family members disagree.

The incoming DA will make the decision but he said he will review every piece of evidence before making the decision. But it would take overwhelming evidence for him to reverse a decision by a judge & jury.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

Considering what we now know about sxul abuse of children and how young they were when the committed those murders and time served, I do think it's time to release them. They would have been out many years ago if they'd been girls. They are not a risk to the public. But back then, people didn't believe such things happened to boys.

Jacie · ‎01-09-2011

No way. Just because you were abused, doesn't mean you get a pass on murder. There were plenty of options, they chose poorly.

"Cats are poetry in motion. Dogs are gibberish in neutral." -Garfield

manny2 · ‎05-24-2010

Yes, they should be released. The trauma of sexual and physical abuse changes a child. Their world is filled with distortion, identity issues, and physical pain.

The victims have comorbid mental health issues like depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and PTSD.

The brothers had a long history of abuse starting when they were 6 years old. This long-term grooming and abuse could easily lead to violence.

There is enough evidence to support the abuse allegations.

luvmybeetle · ‎08-10-2013

OK, I'm going to say something I've not told a lot of people. My father molested my daughter when she was a little girl and she repressed it. She finally remembered when she was about 13. By that time my father had died. If he was still alive I would have done something very wrong. Nobody can judge anyone unless you have been through their pain.