Summary
Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of killing their parents in 1989, are appearing separately before the California parole board after spending over 30 years in prison. A judge recently changed their sentences to make them eligible for parole. Their original trial in 1993 ended in a mistrial.
Key Facts
- Erik and Lyle Menendez were sentenced to life in prison in 1996 for murdering their parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez.
- The murders took place in 1989.
- A judge in May changed their sentence to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole.
- The brothers will have individual parole hearings, with Erik's on Thursday and Lyle's on Friday.
- The 1993 trial ended in a mistrial because the jury couldn't agree on a verdict.
- During that trial, the brothers spoke about alleged abuse by their parents.
