What did Erik and Lyle Menendez do and when could they be released?
Summary
Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted in 1996 for killing their parents in 1989 and were originally sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole. A judge recently reduced their sentence, making them eligible for parole under California’s youthful offender law, which benefits those who committed crimes before age 26.Key Facts
- Erik and Lyle Menendez killed their parents in 1989 when they were 18 and 21 years old.
- In 1996, a jury found them guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to murder.
- They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
- A new sentencing hearing was held, and a judge made them eligible for parole.
- This decision was influenced by California's youthful offender law, which offers reduced sentences for crimes committed before age 26.
- The Menendez brothers, now 54 and 57, apologized during the recent hearing and expressed their hopes to help others if released.
- The parole board will decide their release, and the state's governor is considering their clemency request.
- A report suggested they pose a "moderate risk of violence" if released, and a parole board hearing is set for June 13.
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