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Who is Erik and Lyle Menendez’s cousin Karen VanderMolen and what has Kitty’s niece said about the brothers
KAREN VanderMolen is the cousin of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were jailed after murdering their parents in 1989.
She has supported George Gascon’s recommendation for the brothers’ resentencing, which came in light of some shocking new evidence.
A “gut feeling”
Not much is known about Karen’s early life, before the deaths of José and Kitty Menendez in 1989.
However, she has spoken publicly about how she and other family members had a “gut feeling” that something was wrong in the Menendez family’s domestic life.
In retrospect, she believes this gut feeling may have been an unconscious recognition of the abuse that Erik and Lyle are alleged to have suffered.
She told NewsNation that it was painful to think about Kitty being aware of the abuse and not stepping in.
Karen said: “I think she was getting used to the money, fame and fortune.
“I guess her kids were enough of a sacrifice for her.
“The Kitty I grew up with would have never allowed anything to happen in her home.
“This was something that she had to have learnt from Jose.”
Resentencing the Menendez brothers
On October 24, 2024, George Gascon announced that he would be recommending that Erik and Lyle Menendez should have their sentences reconsidered.
He said he was hoping to have this sentence reduced to life in prison with the possibility of parole or 50 years in prison with the possibility of parole.
The brothers were jailed after they killed their parents in 1989, in a murder so brutal that the police believed it may have been the work of the mob.
After their arrest, the brothers claimed that they had been acting in self-defense and that they had been sexually abused by their father José.
Despite the efforts of their all-star legal team, composed of Leslie Abramson, Charles Gessler and Jill Lansing, the brothers were sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Karen has said that she understands Erik and Lyle’s crime.
She said: “Their actions, while tragic, were the desperate response of two boys trying to survive the unspeakable cruelty of their father.”
Karen added: “The truth is, Lyle and Erik were failed by the very people who should have protected them—their parents, the system, and society at large.”
Milton Anderson, Erik and Lyle’s uncle, does not share her support for the brothers’ release.
In a previous interview, he described the brothers’ claims of abuse as a “load of bull” and his lawyer said George’s calls for resentencing were an attempt to “rewrite history”.
New evidence
George’s recommendation came in light of new evidence about the Menendez murders.
A letter, written by Erik to his late cousin Andy Cano, was uncovered and supporters of the brothers claim that it supports Erik’s abuse claims.
The letter, which was discovered by Andy’s mum Marta Cano, details Erik’s fear of his father and says that “it’s still happening, Andy, but it’s worse now”.
He doesn’t detail what “it” is, but Erik says that “every night, I stay up thinking he might come in”.
In 2023, Roy Rosello, a member of the Puerto Riccan boyband Menudo, claimed that he had been abused by Jose as a child too.
Meet Real Madrid’s amazing Wags from a glam Dutch model to a TV presenter with one million followers on Instagram
REAL Madrid are the world’s most famous club, so it is fitting they have the world’s best players.
The likes of Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, teenage wonderkid Endrick and more star for Los Blancos at the Santiago Bernaebeu.
And this weekend they welcome their LaLiga rivals Barcelona to the Spanish capital.
It promises to be a mouth-watering clash – with both teams vying for top spot in the league.
Just three points separate them as they head into El Clasico with everything to gain.
Cheering on the Champions League winners will be their wives and girlfriends, which include a Dutch model and Argentine TV host.
Maria Mazalli
With over one million followers on Instagram, Maria is one of the most popular Wags on social media.
The influencer, 24, is reportedly dating Real Madrid ace Vinicius Jr, who could be Real Madrid’s game-changer this weekend.
A fashion queen, she is regularly sharing paid partnerships with brands to model their latest wear.
She appeared on Brazilian TV show De Férias com o Ex, where contestants are chosen to go on vacation in a tropical paradise, however, it soon turns into hell as their ex-lovers start showing up.
Laura Celia Valk
Gorgeous Laura is a Dutch super model with over 500,000 followers on Instagram.
She regularly shows off her amazing figure in revealing lingerie and bikini shoots.
Laura, 25, is believed to be dating England star Jude Bellingham since last year.
She is not only a model for the likes of PrettyLittleThing but she is the owner of her own social media consultancy agency.
Gabriely Miranda
Stunning Gabriely, 23, is also a model and influencer.
Hailing from Brazil, she married wonderkid Endrick last month after less than a year together.
It was previously reported that the pair had a relationship contract.
These included Endrick being banned from having a virtual girlfriend on Grand Theft Auto and also being forbidden from commenting on other girls’ Instagram accounts.
It is also claimed that Endrick and Miranda must say ‘I love you’ to each other in all situations.
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Mina Bonino
Argie stunner, 30, met partner Federico Valverde in 2019 on Instagram.
The pair struck a romance soon after they agreed to meet up – and just two months later they were living together in Spain.
In 2020, Mina welcomed their first son Benicio into the world, while this year they added to their brood with another boy called Bautista.
The Brunette beauty is a journalist who worked for Argentine TV and has over one million followers on Instagram.
Anastasiia Tomazova
Real Madrid will have to turn to No2 keeper Andriy Lunin for El Clasico.
Regular shotstopper Thiabaut Courtois will be missing in action because of an injury.
Lunin will have the backing of 23-year-old influencer, Anastasiia.
She’s often supportive of her man, insisting he should be their No1 on social media and threatening he may leave if he doesn’t get more game time.
Taina Castro
Back in May, Eder Militao and fellow Brazilian footballer Leonardo Pereira did a wife swap.
Pereira shacked up with Militao’s old flame, Karoline Lima. While, Militao began romancing Pereira’s ex Taina Castro, 23.
The Real Madrid man was more discreet with his relationship, despite rumours of them getting together last year.
Since Pereira went public, Militao did the same – and everybody is reportedly happy with the arrangement.
Maria Sanchez Del Moral
Gorgeous Maria, 29, studied to be a primary teacher at a university in Seville, which is where she comes from.
She was inspired to follow in her mother’s footsteps, who is also a teacher.
To supplement her income, the Andalusian bombshell took advantage of her sultry looks by doing a bit of modelling.
They are yet to marry or have children.
Meet Barcelona’s beautiful Wags ahead of El Clasico, from a Ukrainian pop star to a German social media influencer
BARCELONA travel to the Bernabeu on Saturday for El Clasico top of LaLiga.
The Catalans have been in blistering form in the league, and are three points clear of their rivals.
Superstar striker Robert Lewandowski has spearheaded their title challenge – scoring 12 times in the opening 10 games.
Hansi Flick’s side boast an array of talented stars who will want to impress after a disappointing Champions League result against Bayern Munich.
And cheering them on will be their beautiful wives and girlfriends.
From a Ukrainian singer to a German social media influencer, meet the players’ amazing Wags.
Anna Lewandowska
Polish stunner Anna, 36, is a former karate champion – who repped her country in competitions around the world.
In recent years, the brunette – married to goal ace Robert Lewandowski – has moved into the world of health and fitness and has her own nutritional brand, Foods by Ann.
She introduced the hot-shot striker to a different diet – and has been credited with improving his fitness in recent years.
Anna is believed to be one of the world’s richest Wags.
Natalia Belloli
Natalia, 25, is one of the most popular Wags from Brazil, with over 450,000 followers.
She uses her Instagram as a personal blog to show off her life with Barcelona’s Raphinha.
And a lot of snaps feature their adorable son, Gael.
Natalia is also a total fashionista, and dresses in designers like Dolce & Gabbana and Louis Vuitton.
Berta Gallardo
Spanish model and influencer Berta, 22, and Barça midfielder Fermin Lopez went public with their romance this summer.
However, rumours of their relationship began a year earlier before they confirmed they were a couple.
Berta was spotted on the pitch planting a kiss on Lopez after Spain won Euro 2024.
The fashion queen is a slow burner on Insta, with just 74,000 followers. Expect that to grow when her beau fulfils his potential and becomes a superstar footballer.
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Laura Abla Schmitt
TikToker Laura is a favourite with her 260,000 followers, while her content has generated over 24million views.
The Berlin-born beauty, 26, will have to put her own allegiances aside in support of Dani Olmo, who plies his trade at RB Leipzig.
She went public with their romance on New Year’s Day, with an Instagram snap of them walking side-by-side.
Although, German newspaper Bild reported the pair got together some six months before that.
Mikky Kiemeney De Jong
Dutch fashion designer Mikky, 26, is the longtime partner of Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong.
She was a hockey player of some repute when she met the former Ajax star.
Today, she’s a social media influencer with over 1.5million followers on Instagram.
And Mikky also has her own self-named fashion brand that sells leisure wear.
Back in May, the pair secretly got married in front of close friends and family.
Marina Luczenko-Szczesna
Marina, 35, is the wife of new Barcelona goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczesny.
The celebrity couple married in 2016, after the former Arsenal star proposed at her birthday party.
The brunette was born in the Ukraine, but moved to Poland at the age of two where she became a pop star.
Marina has worked with British singer and X Factor winner James Arthur in the past.
Ana Pelayo
Spain midfielder Gavi has made news on and off the pitch.
He returned after a long injury lay off to first team action, with much fanfare.
Then after coming on as sub in the 5-1 win over Sevilla, he was spotted getting a kiss from gorgeous Ana.
The 21-year-old student is a pal of his sister, Aurora. She is also close to Luis Enrique’s daughter, Sira.
