Menendez Brothers Await Parole Hearing Amid Renewed Public and Legal Interest

The brothers, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, face a June parole hearing as debates over alleged abuse and justice reform intensify.

Lyle and Erik Menendez, serving life sentences without parole since 1996, are set to appear before the California parole board in June 2025.
Renewed attention on the case follows allegations of sexual abuse by their father, Jose Menendez, which the brothers claim motivated the killings.
Former DA George Gascón had recommended resentencing the brothers to make them eligible for parole, but current DA Nathan Hochman withdrew support for the motion in March 2025.
Kim Kardashian, a prominent advocate for justice reform, has publicly supported their release, citing their age at the time of the crime and alleged abuse history.
The brothers remain incarcerated at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego as debates over their accountability and rehabilitation continue.