Is Kris Jenner connected to the Menendez brothers? This revelation took many by surprise when it surfaced during the season premiere of The Kardashians. As the Menendez brothers’ case continues to capture public attention, Jenner’s unexpected link to the infamous murder trial raises new questions about the family’s connections to high-profile figures.
Let’s take a closer look at this revelation, the history behind it, and what it means for the Kardashians’ legacy.
The Kardashians’ Kris Jenner explains her connection to the Menendez Brothers
In the season six premiere of The Kardashians, Kris Jenner revealed her connection to the Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle.
Jenner shared that in the 1980s, Erik Menendez used to play tennis with her ex-husband, Robert Kardashian, on weekends. “I knew those guys,” Jenner said, recalling their social interactions before the brothers became infamous for the 1989 murder of their parents (via E! Online).
The Menendez brothers’ case gained renewed attention following Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series Monsters. The show highlighted the brothers’ claims of years of sexual and physical abuse by their father, José Menendez.
Jenner’s daughter, Kim Kardashian, discussed her memories of the case. She recalled her father, Robert Kardashian, mentioning it to the family, who were aware of the case while living in Beverly Hills.
Kim, who has since become an advocate for criminal justice reform, reflected on the case from a new perspective. “Knowing what I know now about the system, I just have a whole different outlook on it,” she remarked, acknowledging the complex dynamics of the trial and the brothers’ claims of abuse.
The Menendez case remains a focal point in media discussions, especially with the renewed calls for resentencing, which have gained traction following media attention, including documentaries and Murphy’s series.
Kim praised former Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón’s decision to reconsider the Menendez brothers’ sentences. She believed it was “righting a significant wrong.”
This conversation on The Kardashians not only revisited the historical connection between the Kardashians and the Menendez brothers but also highlighted evolving perspectives on the case.
