Summary
Lyle Menendez was denied parole a day after his brother Erik was also denied. Both brothers, convicted of killing their parents in 1989, attended lengthy parole hearings. They will remain in prison, and Lyle can apply again in three years.
Key Facts
- Lyle Menendez was denied parole after a hearing that lasted over 10 hours.
- His brother Erik was also denied parole the day before.
- The Menendez brothers were convicted in the 1989 murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home.
- During their trials, they claimed the murders were in self-defense due to abuse from their father.
- Prosecutors argued the brothers planned the killings to inherit money.
- Lyle appeared virtually from a prison in San Diego for his hearing.
- The parole board questioned Lyle's conduct in prison, including unauthorized cell phone use.
- Mobile phones are banned in prisons because they can be used for criminal activities.
