Joseph Lyle Menendez (born January 10, 1968) and Erik Galen Menendez (born November 27, 1970), commonly referred to as the Menendez brothers, are American brothers convicted of killing their parents, José and Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez, at their Beverly Hills home in 1989.

Oct 24, 2024 · Lyle and Erik Menendez murdered their father and mother in August 1989. They said they acted in self-defense, citing years of emotional and sexual abuse.

Jan 3, 2025 · Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were 21 and 18 at the time of the crime, respectively, were sentenced to two consecutive life prison terms without the possibility of parole.

Oct 24, 2024 · Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their parents in 1989 and have been incarcerated for 34 years. Here’s what the Menendez brothers’ lives are like today.

3 days ago · Erik Menendez’s wife, Tammi Menendez (C), leaves the Van Nuys West Courthouse after a status hearing on the murder conviction of Lyle and Erik Menendez on Nov. 25, 2024. AFP via Getty Images

Nov 25, 2024 · The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik Menendez, marked a dark anniversary on Aug. 20, 2024 — 35 years since they murdered their parents, José and Kitty Menendez.

Oct 24, 2024 · Lyle Menendez and his brother, Erik, are serving life in prison for murdering their parents in 1989. Read about Lyle’s trials, wife, life now, and more.

Oct 31, 2024 · Lyle and Erik Menendez may become free men after spending decades behind bars for killing their parents. Here's a look at life in prison for the notorious brothers and three paths to potential ...

Sep 19, 2024 · Lyle and Erik Menendez brutally murdered their parents in 1989, as seen in Netflix's "Monsters" series. Where are the brothers now, and what is the new evidence that could free them?

Nov 25, 2024 · A jury in 1995 decided Lyle and Erik Menendez had committed murder in order to get a $14m (£11m) inheritance. But their lawyers have always argued they acted in self-defence after years of...