Watch: Moments from the Menendez brothers trial in 1993
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.
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