Erik and Lyle Menendez’s first trial was broadcast live on TV in 1993.
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In 1996, they were found guilty and sentenced to life without parole.
2.Lyle Menendez called 911,reportedlysaying, “They shot and killed my parents.”
These are our parents."
I didn’t even want to influence him in that issue."
Instead, Oziel became acentral plot pointin the Menendez brothers' first trial.
9.The first trialmade historyin 1993 as it played out live on TV.
According to Rolling Stone, the proceedings were broadcast on Court TV.
Notably, the brothers faced thepossibility of the death penaltyif they were convicted of first-degree murder.
I think that’s a fantasy that was in the mind of Dominick Dunne."
Erik reportedly wanted to know if what was happening to him was a “normal” father-son relationship.
They evenreportedlycoined their defense, “The abuse excuse.”
There were alsono video camerasin the courtroom this time, and Lyle didn’t even take the stand.
This limited the “testimonies about the alleged sexual abuse,” according to ABC News.
Lyle is relieved because he wants to live."
16.In 2018, after spending more than 20 years separated in prison, Erik and Lylereunited.
A letter written by Erik to his cousin, Andy Cano, in 1988 was found.
Part of the letter reads, “I’ve been trying to avoid Dad.
It’s still happening, Andy, but it’s worse for me now.”
According to CBS News, the petition asks that Erik and Lyle’s convictions be vacated.
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