The cousin of the brothers of Mendez begs judge for grace in hearing

The Menendez brothers‘The day before the court arrived … The convicted murderers attend a hearing hearing on Tuesday and lawyers on both sides make their affairs with full intestinal support of Honor And LyleThe family members in the courtroom.

Tamara Lucero Goodell is the cousin of the brothers ever removed – she is the big niece of Erik and Lyle’s deceased mother, Pot – And she first took the position in the Van Nuys, La Courtom. She spoke about the Shotgun murders of the parents of the brothers in 1989 … who took place only three weeks before her 9th birthday.

Tamara testified that she is not worried about the brothers who commit crimes when they are released from prison. She said she was not aware of any supposed abuse of Kitty or Jose – A supposed details that the brothers try to use for their freedom. She remembered that she once saw Jose grabbing the back of Erik’s neck during a tennis match.

Diane HernandezAnother Van Kitty’s nieces, took the position on Tuesday … She had testified in their original process in the 90s and said when Lyle had told her about the alleged abuse of his father … and she told that Kitty did not believe her when she told her about it.

Diane also said that she didn’t think the brothers would ever commit more crimes if they were released. She even welcomed them to come and live with her … saying that it would be “healing” if they were free. Hernandez immediately appealed to court and said, “Be merciful.” She said it would be a “miracle” if the brothers could get a final visit with her mother Joan.

Lyle and Erik attended the current courtroom procedures Via Zoom. They were visibly struck by emotion when Diane spoke. They have served since 1996, when they were found guilty in their second process to kill their parents … and they were convicted to live in prison without a conditional release.

La County District Attorney Nathan Hochman opposes their release, even their resentment-the process was triggered by its predecessor, George GasconLast year.

As we have reported, the Governor of California Gavin Newsom has Ordered from a risk assessment report On the brothers to determine whether they are still a danger to society when they are released. Newsom will decide in June on the granting of clementia.

A family cousin, Anamaria BaraltSpeaked with reporters this morning on their way to the hearing and thanked supporters.