In 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez — then aged 21 and 18, respectively — sparked a highly publicized trial after brutally murdering their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. The case resurfaced in recent years with renewed interest, largely thanks to Ryan Murphy ‘s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story , followed by a Netflix documentary that featured previously unreleased phone call recordings between the brothers and director Alejandro Hartmann . With the series, documentaries, and ongoing public interest, many are still wondering if the Menendez brothers have a chance of being released from prison.

After their court hearing was pushed back multiple times in early 2025, their parole hearing is now taking place on August 21 and 22, 2025.

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