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Attorneys representing Lyle and Erik Menendez, who are serving life sentences for the 1988 shooting deaths of their parents, are seeking to overturn their convictions or have them resentenced, citing new evidence in the case.

Part of that evidence is a letter Erik wrote to his cousin Andy Cano in 1988, months before the murders, in which he alludes to abuse by his father. Although they have never denied killing their parents, the brothers maintain they acted in self-defense and were physically and sexually abused by their father for years.

Read the letter below.

If you or someone you know is dealing with the aftermath of sexual violence, there are organizations that can help you.

National Domestic Violence Hotline Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788

Available 24/7. Can connect callers to local resources and immediate support. Also available via online chat tool.

National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Brought to you by RAINN (National Rape, Abuse and Incest Network). Available 24/7. Also available via online chat tool.

Crisis text line Text HOME to 741741

Available 24/7 for victims of abuse and other forms of crisis.

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453

Available 24/7 in 170 different languages.

Here is a list of resources organized by state, provided by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health.