A state board Thursday denied parole for Erik Menendez, who has been in prison for more than three decades for the 1989 shotgun slayings of his parents in their Beverly Hills home.

The decision was a devastating blow to Menendez, who along with supporters has mounted a campaign for freedom for himself and his brother Lyle over the past couple of years.

After a day-long hearing, a two-member commission from the Board of Prison Terms chose not to recommend parole for Menendez, who has been incarcerated for nearly 35 years. His next opportunity for parole will be in three years.

“I believe in redemption or I wouldn’t be doing this job … but based on the legal standards we find that you continue to pose an unreasonable risk to public safety,” said Commissioner Robert Barton.

Attorney Heidi

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