Parents
What year did Jose and Kitty marry in?
1963
How many times were they shot?
They were shot 16 times
When was Lyle & Erik Menendez born?
January 10,1986, November 27,1970
What day did the murder happen?
August 20, 1989
When did the 2nd trial begin?
The second trial began in 1995
Where did Jose and Kitty meet?
Southern Illinois University
What was the $14 million estate that the boys were cut off from?
Jose told the boys he cut them off the will
What day school did Lyle & Erik attend?
Princeton Day School
Why were experts called in the case such as national authorities widely regarded in the Mental health community?
To showcase the psychological effect that led to the brothers murder
Who evaluated Erik in jail?
A psychologist, Dr.William Vicary
During Cuba's revolution where did Jose go?
To live with his aunt in a small town Hazelton, Pennsylvania
What was the address of the Menendez family where the murders happened?
722 Elm Drive, Beverly Hills
Why was Lyle suspended from Princeton University?
He was caught plagiarizing
How long were the brothers in jail before going to trial?
3 years
What did the defense and prosecution argue throughout the trial?
The defense argued that the brothers had suffered years of psychological abuse at the hands of their parents, and this abuse had led to the killings.
The prosecution argued that the brothers had planned and executed the murders in order to inherit their parents' wealth.
Where was Jose from?
Havan society, Cuba
What did Jose make the brothers do during their meal time.
He made them do daily quize's at dinner.
Who did Lyle blame during his investigation for the murder?
Lyle claimed it might be the work of Mafia Man, Jose was doing business with.
How much did Leslie Abramson ask to do the case?
$1 Million US Dollars
1st trial the jury could not reach a verdict, what decision did the jury make in the 2nd trial?
The trial ended with a hung jury, all jurors found them guilty beyond reasonable doubt
What is Kittys birth name?
Kitty's birth name is Mary Louise
What happened to the brothers after being caught burgalarizing their neighborhood?
Erik was forced to take the blame by Jose, Jose paid 11,000 to victims,Erik was on probation and was required a psychiatric help.
Who reported the crime to the police?
Lyle Menendez
How long was Erik allegedly molested for?
12 years, even at the age of 18
What was the final outcome?
The brothers were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.