Loved ones of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez are speaking out after both of them were denied parole 36 years after they murdered their parents, José and Kitty.

According to PEOPLE, Erik appeared via video conference from the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego as the parole board told him he was denied parole on Aug. 21. He will be eligible for parole in three years.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the Menendez brothers stated on Thursday, “While we respect the decision, today’s outcome was, of course, disappointing and not what we hoped for.. But our belief in Erick remains unwavering and we know he will take the Board’s recommendations in stride.”

“His remorse, growth, and the positive impact he’s had on others speak for themselves,” the spokesperson continued. “

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