Erik and Lyle Menendez are preparing for parole hearings after almost three decades of incarceration for the 1989 murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. They were sentenced to life in prison, but a recent modification of their sentences allowed for eligibility. At their hearings, the board will assess their threat to society, motivations for their crime, behavior in prison, and remorse. If granted parole, further approval from the governor is necessary before their release can occur.
The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, are seeking parole after nearly 30 years in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.
Arguments during their trial included claims of self-defense against years of sexual abuse, contrasting with prosecutors stating the murders were motivated by greed for inheritance.
After a sentence reduction in May, the brothers became parole eligible, with Erik's hearing set for Thursday and Lyle's on Friday via videoconference.
The parole board will evaluate their risk to society based on criminal history, remorse, behavior, and future plans, but potential release could still take months.
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