Kim Kardashian Advocates for Menendez Brothers' Release
In a powerful op-ed published in NBC News, Kim Kardashian has called for the release of Lyle and Eric Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1996. Kardashian, who recently visited the brothers in prison, argues that their story is far more complex than previously understood. She emphasizes the impact of their traumatic childhood experiences, stating, "We are all products of our experiences... Physiologically and psychologically, time changes us."
Kardashian recounts the horrific abuse the brothers allegedly suffered at the hands of their parents, which she claims began when Lyle was just six years old. Both brothers have maintained that their actions were a desperate escape from years of suffering. "After years of abuse and real fear for their lives, Eric and Lyle chose what they thought was their only way out – an unimaginable way to escape their nightmare," she wrote.
The renewed interest in the Menendez case comes as they face a court hearing on November 26, following new evidence that suggests sexual abuse by their father, Jose Menendez. Kardashian's op-ed coincides with the release of the Netflix series "Monsters: The Lyle and Eric Menendez Story," which has reignited public interest in their case.
Kardashian describes Lyle and Eric as "kind-hearted, intelligent, and honest men" who have maintained exemplary behavior in prison, earning multiple academic degrees and working as caregivers for elderly inmates. She highlights the support they have received from family members, who have publicly called for their release. "We owe it to these little boys who lost their childhoods, who never had the opportunity to be heard, helped, or saved," Kardashian concluded, expressing hope that their sentences will be reconsidered.
