Erik Menendez Denied Parole After 36 Years in Prison
TL;DR
Erik Menendez was denied parole after 36 years in prison for the 1989 murder of his parents, with the parole board citing ongoing risks to public safety due to his conduct and willingness to commit crimes. His family expressed disappointment but remained hopeful for Lyle Menendez's upcoming hearing, which they see as a potential opportunity for his release.
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- Erik Menendez Denied Parole 36 Years After Killing Parents; No Release Date set Deadline
- Erik Menendez Denied Release at Parole Hearing 36 Years After Murdering Parents People.com
- A timeline of the Menendez brothers’ double-murder case AP News
- Live updates: Older brother Lyle Menendez to go before California parole panel NBC4 Los Angeles
- Menendez Hasn’t Been a ‘Model Prisoner,’ Board Says in Denying Parole The New York Times
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