Kitty Menéndez

Kitty Menéndez

unknown United States

Kitty Menéndez was an American socialite and the mother of Erik and Lyle Menéndez. She was murdered alongside her husband, José Menéndez, in 1989, an event that sparked a sensational trial. The case was marked by discussions of family abuse and dysfunction, which became central to the defense's narrative during the trial of her sons, who were ultimately convicted of their parents' murders.

Born on Jan 01, 1945 (80 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
24,002
Power
961$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 23,803 $2,700,000 947$
Iceland 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 341,243 199 $24,000 14$
Totals 2 68,227,254 24,002 $2,724,000 961$
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Recent Mentions

Iceland Iceland: Kitty Menendez was one of the victims murdered by her sons, Erik and Lyle Menendez, in 1989. 5

Morgunblaðið: Erik Menendez með „alvarlegan heilsubrest“

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Kitty Menendez was one of the victims in the murders committed by her sons, Erik and Lyle. 5

BBC: Erik Menendez taken to hospital with 'serious' condition, lawyer tells US media

Colombia Colombia: Kitty Menéndez was murdered by her sons, Lyle and Erik, in 1989. 5

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