Menendez Brothers, Who M*rdered Their Parents In 1989 After Alleged $exual Abu$e, Resentenced To 50 Years To Life In Prison + Now Eligible For Parole

Menendez Brothers, Who M*rdered Their Parents In 1989 After Alleged $exual Abu$e, Resentenced To 50 Years To Life In Prison + Now Eligible For Parole

A judge has resentenced Lyle Menendez and Erik Menendez to 50 years to life, making them immediately eligible for parole.

“Life without parole gives an inmate no hope,” said Judge Michael Jesic, adding, “It’s remarkable what they did when they had no hope of getting out.”

The brothers, convicted in 1996 for the 1989 m*rders of their parents, claim years of s*xual abuse by their father Jose, allegedly ignored by their mother.

Prosecutors argued the motive was greed. Their 2023 habeas petition introduced new evidence, including Erik’s pre-m*rder letter and allegations by Roy Rosselló. Former L.A. DA George Gascón supported resentencing, but his successor Hochman withdrew the recommendation, saying the brothers “have not taken full responsibility.”

Still, family members, including their aunt Joan VanderMolen, supported them in court. Governor Gavin Newsom said he won’t decide on clemency until after the final hearing.

Jesic noted the crime was “absolutely horrific,” but acknowledged their prison conduct.

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