Parole for Murderers: A New Chapter in California's Complex Justice System The news that Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, will face a parole board this year is a jarring reminder of the complexities within California's justice system.
The case has been extensively documented, with their trial in the 1990s captivating national audiences.
Their claims of abuse at the hands of their father, Jose Menendez, have been met with both skepticism and empathy over the years.