José Menéndez
José Menéndez was a Cuban-American businessman and the father of Erik and Lyle Menéndez. He gained notoriety following his murder in 1989, which was the subject of a highly publicized trial that captured national attention. The trial revealed allegations of abuse and family dysfunction, leading to a complex narrative that pitted the portrayal of the Menéndez brothers as victims against the prosecution's argument of premeditated murder for financial gain.
Born on May 06, 1944 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 5 | 5.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 91,912 | $2,700,000 | 3,656$ |
| Slovenia | 2 | 3.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 2,078,938 | 4,385 | $56,000 | 118$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,178 | $62,000 | 39$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 18,078 | $48,000 | 31$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,634 | $108,000 | 47$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,857 | $21,000,000 | 3,861$ |
| Totals | 11 | 452,140,721 | 186,044 | $23,974,000 | 7,752$ |
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Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
José Menendez was killed by his sons, Lyle and Erik.
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United Kingdom:
José Menendez was the father of Lyle and Erik Menendez, murdered by them in 1989.
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United Kingdom:
José Menendez was murdered by his sons, Lyle and Erik, in 1989.
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United Kingdom:
José Menendez was one of the victims in the murder case involving his sons.
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United Kingdom:
José Menendez was the father of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of his murder.
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Slovenia:
José Menendez was the father of Erik and Lyle Menendez, whom they were convicted of murdering.
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United States:
Jose Menendez was shot by his sons Erik and Lyle in 1989.
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Venezuela:
José Menéndez was the father of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who was murdered by them.
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Slovenia:
José Menendez was murdered by his sons, Erik and Lyle, in 1989.
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Costa Rica:
José Menéndez was murdered by his sons, Erik and Lyle.
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