TLDR;
Lyall Menendez has been denied parole for the 1989 shotgun killings of his parents. This decision comes after an 11-hour hearing and nearly 30 years of imprisonment. The parole board cited burglaries committed before the murders, cell phone use in prison, and the murder of their mother as reasons for the denial. His brother, Eric Menendez, was also recently denied parole. Both brothers will be eligible again in 2028, with the Menendez family expressing disappointment but also pride in their honesty and accountability throughout the process.
- Lyall Menendez denied parole after nearly 30 years in prison.
- The parole board referenced pre-murder burglaries and cell phone use in prison.
- Eric Menendez was also recently denied parole.
- Both brothers will be eligible for parole again in 2028.
- The Menendez family expressed disappointment but pride in their sons' conduct.
Lyall Menendez Denied Parole [0:00]
Lyall Menendez has been denied parole for the shotgun killings of his parents 36 years ago. The decision was made after an 11-hour hearing that stretched into Friday evening. The California parole board's decision means Lyall will remain in prison, where he has spent nearly 30 years for the 1989 murders he committed at the age of 21.
Reasons for Denial [0:21]
A separate parole board panel also denied parole for Lyall's brother, Eric Menendez, just the day before. In both hearings, the board members referenced burglaries committed by the brothers before the murders, their use of cell phones while in prison, and the murder of their mother as factors in their decision. Both brothers received a three-year denial and will be eligible for parole again in 2028.
Family Statement [0:42]
Following the denial of Lyall's parole, the Menendez family issued a statement. They expressed their disappointment with the decision but also stated that they were not discouraged. The family acknowledged the rigorous nature of the parole process and expressed pride in how Eric and Lyall conducted themselves, highlighting their honesty, accountability, and integrity.