Tag: Erik Menendez

Menendez brothers won’t get new trial; judge rejects petition over sexual abuse claims

A judge has rejected Erik and Lyle Menendez's petition for a new trial, ruling that additional evidence that…

Menendez brothers’ claims of abuse supported by letter, new allegation

This story originally aired on March 2, 2024.Lyle and Erik Menendez have been behind bars in California for…

Will new evidence free the Menendez brothers?

CASE UPDATE: In May 2025, Lyle and Erik Menendez were resentenced to 50 years to life with the…

Release of audio recording interrupts Menendez hearing as brothers’ parole is denied

The unexpected release of audio from Erik Menendez’s tightly controlled parole hearing last week nearly derailed Friday’s proceedings…

Lyle Menendez to face California parole board after brother Erik denied freedom

Lyle Menendez is set to face a California parole board a day after his brother was denied freedom…

Erik Menendez denied parole, decades after parents’ murders

Erik Menendez was denied parole Thursday more than three decades after he and his brother Lyle slaughtered their…

Menendez brothers face parole board seeking freedom after parents murders

Lyle and Erik Menendez will appear before California's parole board to seek freedom this week, more than 35 years…