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November 27, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Menendez brothers timeline: From the 1989 murders to their new fight for freedom

Erik and Lyle Menendez have been behind bars for nearly 35 years -- and the sensational case is still riveting the nation. Here's a timeline of the case.
November 27, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Lyle Menendez, left, and his brother, Erik, sit in a court room in Beverly Hills, Calif. , Dec. 14, 1990.
November 27, 2024 at 4:26 PM

New details on the Menendez brothers' life behind bars

ABC News’ Will Reeve has the details about their lives behind bars as they wait to learn if they will be freed.
November 27, 2024 at 4:26 PM
VIDEO: New details on the Menendez brothers' life behind bars
November 26, 2024 at 7:18 PM

Resentencing hearing delayed in the Menendez brothers case

A hearing to resentence the Menendez brothers in the killing of their parents has been delayed. ABC News’ Matt Gutman shares the details.
November 26, 2024 at 7:18 PM
VIDEO: Resentencing hearing delayed in the Menendez brothers case
November 26, 2024 at 3:36 PM

Menendez brothers judge hears testimony in plea for prison release

Family members testified on their behalf, including a statement from Kitty Menendez’s sister.
November 26, 2024 at 3:36 PM
VIDEO: Menendez brothers judge hears testimony in plea for prison release
November 26, 2024 at 10:56 AM

'Unconscionable': Menendez brothers' aunts testify about abuse, plead for release

Erik and Lyle Menendez’s case was back in front of a judge on Monday for a hearing regarding the brothers' habeas corpus petition.
November 26, 2024 at 10:56 AM
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
November 26, 2024 at 8:46 AM

Frenzy outside Menendez court hearing as judge delays resentencing

Erik and Lyle Menendez listened from prison while family members pleaded with LA County judge to send the brothers home.
November 26, 2024 at 8:46 AM
VIDEO:  Frenzy outside Menendez court hearing as judge delays resentencing
November 26, 2024 at 8:23 AM

Judge delays resentencing hearing to January for Menendez brothers

A California judge has postponed the resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, marking the brothers' first hearing since their life sentences for murdering their parents in 1989.
November 26, 2024 at 8:23 AM
VIDEO: Judge delays resentencing hearing to January for Menendez brothers
November 25, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Menendez brothers' resentencing moved to January

Judge Michael Jesic pushed back another scheduled hearing regarding the brothers' resentencing recommendation from Dec. 11 to Jan. 30 and Jan. 31.
November 25, 2024 at 9:01 PM
VIDEO: Menendez brothers' resentencing moved to January
November 25, 2024 at 3:42 PM

Menendez brothers’ court appearance is ‘housekeeping’: Legal expert

ABC News legal contributor and trial attorney Brian Buckmire discusses next steps in Erik and Lyle Menendez’s fight for release.
November 25, 2024 at 3:42 PM
VIDEO: Menendez brothers’ court appearance is ‘housekeeping’: Legal expert
November 25, 2024 at 3:37 PM

Menendez brothers appear in court as judge weighs new evidence

For the first time since their trial in the 1990s, the Menendez brothers will appear before a judge, as their lawyer pushes for their convictions in the 1989 murders of their parents to be reexamined.
November 25, 2024 at 3:37 PM
VIDEO: Menendez brothers appear in court as judge weighs new evidence
November 25, 2024 at 1:07 AM

Lyle and Erik Menendez due in court Monday

Lyle and Erik Menendez are due in court in Los Angeles on Monday, and the interest is so intense a lottery is being held to determine which 16 spectators will get to witness the proceeding.
November 25, 2024 at 1:07 AM
VIDEO: Lyle and Erik Menendez due in court Monday
November 25, 2024 at 12:08 AM

Burden of Proof: Menendez brothers have a critical hearing on Monday

The "ABC News Live" Burden of Proof segment covers the Menendez brothers and other top legal cases of the week.
November 25, 2024 at 12:08 AM
VIDEO: Burden of Proof: Menendez brothers have a critical hearing on Monday
November 24, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Critical Menendez brothers court hearing set for Monday

Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of killing their parents, are preparing for a new hearing in their bid for freedom.
November 24, 2024 at 3:50 PM
VIDEO: Critical Menendez brothers court hearing set for Monday
November 19, 2024 at 2:36 PM

Gavin Newsom weighs in on Menendez brothers’ quest for freedom

Newsom, who the brothers recently petitioned for clemency, revealed on his podcast that he’ll leave it to LA's incoming district attorney, Nathan Hochman, to decide the brothers' fate.
November 19, 2024 at 2:36 PM
VIDEO: Gavin Newsom weighs in on Menendez Brothers’ quest for freedom
November 19, 2024 at 1:51 PM

New DA speaks out on Menendez brothers' fight for freedom

Nathan Hochman, who won the election last week for Los Angeles County district attorney, spoke to ABC News about the Menendez brothers' case.
November 19, 2024 at 1:51 PM
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
November 15, 2024 at 1:32 PM

New Menendez documents outline brothers’ case for their release

Outgoing Los Angeles district attorney George Gascon filed more than 600 pages of documents showing the brothers to be “model” prisoners.
November 15, 2024 at 1:32 PM
VIDEO: New Menendez documents outline brothers’ case for their release
November 14, 2024 at 1:56 PM

New district attorney in Menendez Brothers’ case speaks out

Newly-elected Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman says if the infamous case lands on his desk he would have a lot to review before making a decision.
November 14, 2024 at 1:56 PM
VIDEO: New district attorney in Menendez Brothers’ case speaks out
November 14, 2024 at 7:02 AM

Next LA County district attorney wants to review Menendez brothers' case

Nathan Hochman, who defeated George Gascón in the race to be Los Angeles district attorney, will look closer at the Menendez brothers' case despite Gascón announcing a resentencing.
November 14, 2024 at 7:02 AM
VIDEO: Next LA County district attorney wants to review Menendez brothers' case
1 month ago

Can a new DA affect the Menendez brothers' case?

The Los Angeles district attorney, who recommended the resentencing for the convicted killers, just lost his reelection bid by a landslide, and the incoming DA may hold different views on the case.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Can a new DA affect the Menendez brothers' case?
1 month ago

What's life like for the Menendez brothers? And what's next for their case?

A look into what is next for Lyle and Erik Menendez as their bid for freedom moves through the courts.
1 month ago
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
1 month ago

LA DA to petition Gov. Newsom for clemency for Menendez brothers

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, backing Erik and Lyle Menendez’s lawyer’s bid for clemency.
1 month ago
VIDEO: LA DA to petition Gov. Newsom for clemency for Menendez brothers
1 month ago

Menendez brothers latest: DA to petition governor for clemency

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is supporting the Menendez brothers' new effort to petition California Gov. Gavin Newsom for clemency
1 month ago
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
1 month ago

Menendez brothers to seek clemency from California governor

Erik and Lyle Menendez’s attorney, Mark Geragos, will seek clemency from Gov. Gavin Newsom in the hopes of getting the brothers’ release by Thanksgiving.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers to seek clemency from California governor
1 month ago

Menendez brothers’ attorney asking for change of conviction

Attorney Mark Geragos says he may try to get the Menendez brothers’ conviction for murder reduced to voluntary manslaughter in a new effort to expedite their potential releases.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers’ attorney asking for change of conviction
1 month ago

Judge to decide if Menendez brothers will be resentenced

Criminal trial attorney Sara Azari weighs in on major cases including Young Thug, Lil Durk and the Menendez brothers.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Judge to decide if Menendez brothers will be resentenced
1 month ago

Menendez brothers are 'cautiously optimistic' following DA recommendation: Lawyer

It's unclear how soon Lyle and Erik Menendez could possibly go free. The pair are serving life sentences after being convicted of murder in their parents' 1989 shooting deaths. 
1 month ago
Menendez brothers are 'cautiously optimistic' following DA recommendation: Lawyer
1 month ago

Menendez brothers case revisited

The LA County district attorney recommended the Menendez brothers be resentenced after reviewing new evidence. ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire discusses the latest.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers case revisited
1 month ago

Menendez brothers' family: 'They've served their time'

Lyle and Erik Menendez's family is speaking out in the wake of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's decision to recommend resentencing for the brothers.
1 month ago
Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez sit with defense attorney Leslie Abramson, right, in Beverly Hills Municipal Court during a hearing, Nov. 26, 1990.
1 month ago

Menendez brothers' chance at resentencing has 'more hurdles': Legal expert

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire discusses next steps for Lyle and Erik Menendez who were convicted in 1996 of fatally shooting their parents.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers' chance at resentencing has 'more hurdles': Legal expert
1 month ago

DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers following family, public pressure

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday recommended resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.
1 month ago
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
1 month ago

Menendez brothers' family reacts to DA's resentencing recommendation

The Los Angeles district attorney's decision could lead to the brothers’ release after more than 34 years in prison.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers' family reacts to DA's resentencing recommendation
1 month ago

Menendez brothers’ attorney speaks out after DA recommends resentencing

Mark Geragos, the lawyer for Erik and Lyle Menendez, discusses the brothers’ reactions to the news about the decision and what the next steps are.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers’ attorney speaks out after DA recommends resentencing
1 month ago

Los Angeles DA recommends resentencing Menendez brothers

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón recommended to the court a resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez for the 1989 murders of their parents.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Los Angeles DA recommends resentencing Menendez brothers
1 month ago

Menendez brothers recommended for resentencing

Los Angeles district attorney George Gascón plans to seek a reduced sentence for Lyle and Erik Menendez and, if approved, the Menendez brothers would be eligible for immediate parole.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Menendez brothers recommended for resentencing
1 month ago

LA County district attorney recommends Menendez brothers resentencing

Lyle and Erik Menendez are serving life sentences after being convicted of murder in their parents' 1989 shooting deaths. DA George Gascon's decision could see them walk free.
1 month ago
LA County district attorney recommends Menendez brothers resentencing
1 month ago

DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has recommended resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, who are each serving two life prison terms without parole.
1 month ago
VIDEO: DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers
1 month ago

Menendez brothers wait to learn fate about possible resentencing

The decision on resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez for the murders of their parents is imminent, as the Los Angeles district attorney said he plans to announce his decision by the end of this week.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers wait to learn fate about possible resentencing
1 month ago

Decision to resentence Menendez brothers to arrive by the week's end: DA

LA District Attorney George Gascon was prompted to give an update on his timeline. The next scheduled court date is in November.
1 month ago
Erik Menendez and his brother Lyle Menendez in Los Angeles during their trial on March 9, 1994.
1 month ago

Menendez brothers resentencing decision expected to come this week

Lyle and Erik Menendez are serving life sentences after being convicted of murder in their parents' 1989 shooting deaths. LA District Attorney George Gascon's decision is likely to come by Friday.
1 month ago
Menendez brothers resentencing decision expected to come this week
2 months ago

Menendez brothers murder case gets reevaluated based on new evidence

Entertainment attorney Lisa Bonner discusses top legal cases of the week.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers murder case gets reevaluated based on new evidence
2 months ago

Menendez brothers’ interview with Barbara Walters: Never-seen-before moment

In a never-before-seen moment from Barbara Walters' exclusive interview with the brothers after their conviction, Lyle described a bond formed from shared trauma.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers’ interview with Barbara Walters: Never-seen-before moment
2 months ago

Menendez brothers’ cousin speaks about latest family efforts, in new '20/20' on case

Karen VanderMolen-Copley, in a new interview with ABC News' Juju Chang, said she was "very upset” after Lyle and Erik Menendez were arrested but explained why she thought it "makes sense."
2 months ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers’ cousin speaks about latest family efforts, in new '20/20' on case
2 months ago

Juror in Menendez brothers’ second trial reflects on reaching guilty verdict

“What we all agreed on was that beyond a reasonable doubt, the defendants committed murder,” Andrew Wolfberg, a juror in Erik and Lyle Menendez’s second trial, told ABC News.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Juror in Menendez brothers’ second trial reflects on reaching guilty verdict
2 months ago

‘20/20’ captures the extended Menendez family in their effort to free the brothers

Nearly 20 members of both sides of the Menendez brothers’ family faced cameras on Oct. 16th to advocate for their release. ‘20/20’ was given rare access as family prepared for the event.
2 months ago
VIDEO: ‘20/20’ captures the extended Menendez family in their effort to free the brothers
2 months ago

Menendez brothers murder case gets reevaluated due to sexual abuse allegations

Lyle and Erik Menendez could be resentenced after recent documentaries and a re-evaluation of evidence shapes new generation's opinion on the brothers.
2 months ago
Erik Menendez and his brother Lyle Menendez in Los Angeles during their trial on March 9, 1994.
2 months ago

How Lyle and Erik Menendez could be freed from prison

Lyle and Erik Menendez are currently serving life behind bars for the 1989 murders of their parents in the family's Beverly Hills home.
2 months ago
An Oct. 31, 2016, photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shows Erik Menendez, left, and a Feb. 22, 2018 photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shows Lyle Menendez.
2 months ago

Relatives call for Menendez brothers’ release

ABC News’ Juju Chang talks to the Los Angeles County district attorney reviewing new evidence in the Menendez brothers' case and the impact of renewed public interest.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Relatives call for Menendez brothers’ release
2 months ago

Menendez brothers' family pushes for their release: 'Today we know better'

Nearly two dozen relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez are urging Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon to recommend the brothers be resentenced.
2 months ago
Erik Menendez and his brother Lyle Menendez in Los Angeles during their trial on March 9, 1994.
2 months ago

Family pleads for release of Menendez brothers

Nearly two dozen relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez united in Los Angeles on Wednesday to urge the district attorney to recommend the brothers be resentenced.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Family pleads for release of Menendez brothers
2 months ago

Some 2 dozen relatives of Menendez brothers united in Los Angeles to push for release

Nearly 20 relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez gathered in Los Angeles on Wednesday to urge the district attorney to recommend resentencing the brothers, who are currently serving life sentences.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 2 dozen relatives of Menendez brothers united in Los Angeles to push for release