The Menendez Brothers—yes, those infamous siblings who brought a whole new meaning to “family drama”—might just be packing their bags and heading out of prison faster than you can say “Netflix and chill!” Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has thrown a wild card into the mix by suggesting that these guys deserve a second chance at life. I mean, who knew being in prison could turn into a game of musical chairs?
In a shocking turn of events (cue the dramatic music), Gascón is pushing for the brothers’ life sentences—complete with a side of no parole— to be swapped out for a nice, shiny manslaughter charge. Why, you ask? Because apparently, murder doesn’t carry the same pizzazz when there are two of you involved. So now, instead of sitting there thinking about their life choices, they could be looking at a mere 50 years to life. And thanks to their youthful ages at the time of the crime (under 26, because apparently, being young and reckless is a thing), they could be eligible for parole quicker than a teenager with a new TikTok dance.
Gascón spilled the beans at a press conference on October 24, proclaiming, “We’re going to recommend to the court that the life without the possibility of parole be removed.” And just like that, the door to freedom swung wide open. Who knew that a couple of decades behind bars could suddenly become a long vacation with a potential return ticket?
Now, you might be wondering how the brothers are feeling about all this newfound hope. Enter Cooper Koch, the dashing actor playing Erik Menendez in Netflix’s Monsters. He’s been rallying for the boys’ release like a true champion. Since Cooper’s not on Instagram (who knew?), his twin brother Payton took the liberty of sharing his heartfelt statement. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude and hope for the progress we’ve seen today,” Cooper gushed, probably with a little tear in his eye. “It’s like waiting for your favorite show to get renewed!” He continued, “The journey isn’t over yet, though—there’s still a judge who needs to sign off on this rollercoaster, and a parole board that needs to look at their time served and not just their Instagram accounts!”
And then we have Kim Kardashian, who, in a plot twist worthy of a daytime soap opera, also weighed in on this saga. She recently paid the brothers a visit in prison, likely bringing them some fashion tips and a good dose of moral support. In her Instagram Story (where all the important announcements happen), she announced, “The Menendez brothers have been granted a second chance at life and could be out as early as six months!” If that’s not a cliffhanger, I don’t know what is!
Kim went on to thank Gascón for “righting a significant wrong” and acknowledged all the family, friends, and millions of supporters who rallied behind the brothers. “Your voices were heard!” she cheered, probably imagining a new line of “Free the Bros” merch flying off the shelves. “Thanks to shows like Ryan Murphy’s, we’ve all learned that sometimes the bad guys are just misunderstood,” she mused, “and it’s essential to challenge the system—like asking your parents why you can’t eat dessert before dinner.”
She wrapped it up with a pep talk about believing in the justice system’s ability to change and encouraging everyone to “never stop questioning.” Because if we can question whether pineapple belongs on pizza, we can definitely question a couple of life sentences, right?
So, what’s next? Will the Menendez Brothers waltz out of prison like they just won the lottery? Will we see them on the next season of Dancing with the Stars? Only time will tell! Stay tuned!
