Lyle Menendez Conditional release was refused more than three decades after the murder in 1989 of his parents José and Kitty Menendez in their house in Beverly Hills.
The decision was postponed on Friday August 22 after the Lyle’s parole hearing, which the convicted murderer attended via a video of the conference by Richard J. Donovan in San Diego.
The decision comes just a day after Lyle’s brother Erik, 54, was also denied the word, which is in prison for the same murder.
Lyle, 57, faced another panel of parole commissioners to her brother during the 10 -hour hearing, where his prison indiscretions, including his unlawful use of telephone and reprimand for having touched a visitor in several cases were examined. Lyle had the illegal possession of a phone when he was incarcerated from 2018 to 2024.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard offered wise words to Erik and Lyle Menendez in the case of the brothers potentially released from prison. Blanchard, 33, who was released from the Correctional Center of Chillicothe du Missouri in December 2023, where she served seven years after pleading guilty to the second degree 2015 degree of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” […]
Likewise, during Erik’s hearing, his behavior in prison was examined thoroughly. The principal commissioner of parole, Robert Barton, cited various violations of prisons while Erik was imprisoned, in particular inappropriate behavior with visitors, drug trafficking, misuse of state computers, violent episodes in 1997 and 2011 and possession of the mobile phone, in accordance Newspaper.
The Menendez family published a statement following the decision, by NBC Los Angeles.
“This is not the end of the road. The two will return to the Board of Directors, and their Habeas petition remains under examination,” said the family’s press release. “In the meantime, we know that they will take the time to think about the recommendations of the board of directors and will continue to direct, supervise and develop programs that support rehabilitation and hope for others.”
The declaration continued: “We know that it was good men who have done the work to rehabilitate and are full of remorse. We love them unconditionally and will continue to support them in the upcoming trip. ”
After Erik’s hearing, the family also published a prepared declaration, which was obtained by Newspaper THURSDAY
“Although we respect the decision, today’s results were of course disappointing and not what we were hoping for,” members of the Menendez family said in the press release. “But our belief in Erik remains unshakable and we know that he will take the recommendation of the board of directors in stride. His remorse, his growth and positive impact he had on others will speak for themselves. We will continue to bear it and to hold the hope that he will be able to return to his home soon. ”
Erik and Lyle Menendez.
(Photo by Ted Soqui / Sygma via Getty Images)Lyle and Erik served their sorrows in the Correctional Establishment of Donovan in California after being arrested in 1990 for two first degree murder leaders. The brothers and sisters became people of interest after their parents were found killed in their house.
The brothers finally admitted having killed their parents after years of alleged physical, emotional and sexual abuse. The Menendez brothers were found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to perpetuity without parole in 1996 after two high -level trials.
After an resurgence of their case, Erik and Lyle were sentenced to 50 years for life, which made them eligible for parole under the Youth Act of California since they committed their crime under the age of 26.
Erik Menendez received a decision after his parole hearing while the fate of his brother Lyle is still at stake. Erik, 54, was denied parole during his audience which took place on Thursday, August 21. Lyle’s hearing will take place on Friday August 22. “Although we respect the decision, today’s result was of course disappointing […]
Before the audiences, Nathan Hochman, The current district prosecutor of Los Angeles, explained why he was against the release of Erik and Lyle.
“The Menendez brothers have never fully accepted the responsibility of the horrible murders of their parents, continuing to promote a false account of self -defense that was rejected by the jury decades ago,” said Hochman in a statement on Wednesday, August 20. “We have always opposed their release because they have not shown a complete overview of their crimes or have shown that they have been completely rehabilitated, and therefore continue to pose a risk for society. We will assess our final position according to the evidence presented at the hearing. ”
The case was the inspiration of several films and documentaries, including an release in 2024 of a documentary and a Netflix series. Hochman insisted that this interest will not affect the auditory result.
“While recent documentaries and films have drawn renewed attention to this case, parole decisions must be based solely on facts and law,” he continued. “This case, like all cases – in particular those who captivate the public – must be considered with a critical eye. Justice should never be influenced by the show. ”
