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Menendez Brothers' Case Gains Renewed Attention Amid Netflix Releases

New documentaries and series spark debate over the Menendez brothers' conviction and potential resentencing.

  • Alejandro Hartmann's Netflix documentary features interviews with Lyle and Erik Menendez, marking their first joint participation in a project since 1996.
  • Ryan Murphy's series 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' has brought significant attention to the brothers' case, with over 30 million views in its first two weeks.
  • Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón is reviewing new evidence that could lead to a resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers on December 11.
  • Director Alejandro Hartmann now believes the brothers should be released, citing their claims of abuse and the time already served.
  • The renewed interest in the case has sparked discussions about the validity of the brothers' abuse claims and their potential rehabilitation.
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