Top News The Menendez brothers are one step closer to freedom. What to know about their case Published 3 weeks ago on May 14, 2025 By The Janitor A Los Angeles judge resentenced Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have spent over three decades behind bars for the 1989 killing of their parents. They are now eligible for parole — but it’s not guaranteed. Related Topics: Up Next From the 1989 killings to a stunning resentencing: A timeline of the Menedez brothers’ murder case Don't Miss Boeing Wins Largest-Ever Order from Qatar Airways, Trump Says The Janitor Continue Reading You may like