The late José Enrique and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez had been thrust again into the highlight with Netflix’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez, which focuses on their murders dedicated by their sons, Lyle and Erik. The couple, who had been of their 40s on the time of their deaths in 1989, had been killed of their Beverly Hills, California, residence. While their sons are incarcerated, José and Kitty are buried at Princeton Cemetery in New Jersey.
Lyle and Erik grew to become notorious criminals following the case, reportedly spending round $700,000, in accordance with Time Magazine. With renewed consideration on the case, many are asking who José and Kitty Menendez had been and what led to their deaths.
Why Did Lyle and Erik Kill Their Parents?
At the time of the murders, Lyle was 21 and Erik was 18. During their trial, which started in 1993, the brothers claimed they’d been abused by their mother and father all through their childhood, accusing José of sexual abuse and Kitty of drug dependancy and alcoholism. In 1996, Lyle and Erik had been sentenced to life in jail with out the potential of parole for the murders of their mother and father.
Erik confessed to his and Lyle’s actions throughout a remedy session with psychologist Dr. Jerome Oziel, who then instructed his mistress, Judalon Smyth. Smyth reported the data to the police.
What Did José and Kitty Menendez Do for Work?
José, born in Havana, Cuba, in 1944, moved to the United States in 1960, the place he finally met his spouse, Kitty. He grew to become a profitable businessman, working for corporations like Hertz and RCA Records, in accordance with Today. Kitty, born in Illinois, married José in 1963. Early of their marriage, she labored as an elementary college instructor, however after beginning a household, she grew to become a stay-at-home mom, in accordance with IMDb.
Where Are the Menendez Brothers Now?
Lyle and Erik stay incarcerated and are at present housed collectively on the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego County, California.