Erik Menendez has been denied parole once again, and his brother Lyle faces a separate hearing at the same San Diego prison on Friday. The Menendez brothers are back in the headlines and people across the globe are closely monitoring the situation.
This is one of the most infamous family murder cases in the history of the US. The case dates back to 1989. Brothers Erik and Lyle got arrested for the brutal murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their California mansion.
Their trial caught the attention of tens of thousands of people. Defence attorneys argued that the killings are the result of sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of their father. But prosecutors had a different opinion.
Erik Menendez denied parole again
Prosecutors painted quite a different picture, alleging that the murders are because of greed and the desire to inherit their parents’ multi-million-dollar estate. In 1996, both brothers got sentenced to life in prison because of first-degree murder charges.
More than 35 years into his sentence, Erik Menendez appeared before a California parole board on Thursday. Commissioners ultimately denied his release, yet again, citing not only the original crime but also his conduct in the prison.
Reports indicate that Erik has faced multiple disciplinary issues during his imprisonment. These include drug use, contraband cellphones and tax-related misconduct. Prosecutors further questioned the sincerity of his remorse. Keep an eye out for more updates.
