Erik Menendez , who, along with his brother, Lyle , was convicted in the murder of his parents , was denied 36 years parole by the California Board of Parole Hearings.

The decision to deny Menendez, 54, eligibility for three years following a 10-hour hearing that took place via video conference on Thursday (August 21). Erik's attorneys and relatives claimed that he had been rehabilitated since being sentenced in the slayings of his parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez , in 1996.

Lyle Menendez, 57, is set to have his own parole hearing on Friday (August 22). The board would have 120 days to conduct a legal review prior to submitting a recommendation for parole to California Gov. Gavin Newsom , who will then have 30 days to affirm or deny it.

Attorneys representing the Menendez

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