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April 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM

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

Erik and Lyle Menendez have been behind bars for decades -- and the sensational case is still riveting the nation. Here's a timeline of the case.
April 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Lyle Menendez, left, and his brother, Erik, sit in a court room in Beverly Hills, Calif. , Dec. 14, 1990.
April 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM

Long-awaited Menendez brothers hearing delayed after dramatic day in court

A hearing on a possible resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of killing their parents in 1989, was delayed pending the court’s review of a new state parole board risk assessment.
April 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
VIDEO:  Long-awaited Menendez brothers hearing delayed after dramatic day in court
April 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Menendez brothers' long-awaited resentencing hearing is delayed

Erik and Lyle Menendez's long-awaited resentencing hearing has been delayed until further notice.
April 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
This combination of two booking photos provided by the California Department of Corrections shows Erik Menendez, left, and Lyle Menendez.
April 18, 2025 at 6:28 AM

Los Angeles DA asks judge to consider risk assessment report for Menendez brothers

In the long-awaited resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers, the district attorney argued the judge must see the state parole board’s new risk assessment, delaying the hearing until May 9.
April 18, 2025 at 6:28 AM
VIDEO: Los Angeles DA asks judge to consider risk assessment report for Menendez brothers
April 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Inside Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing

Erik and Lyle Menendez's long-awaited resentencing hearing was filled with fireworks and flared tempers on Thursday as the brothers' attorney looks to get them released.
April 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
VIDEO: Inside Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing
April 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM

Judge set to decide in Menendez brothers can be resentenced

LA DA Nathan Hochman submitted a motion saying that before Thursday's hearing they want the judge to see and review the brothers' recently completed comprehensive risk assessments from the parole board.
April 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
VIDEO: Judge set to decide in Menendez brothers can be resentenced
April 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Menendez brothers' aunt hospitalized after DA shares graphic photos in court

Erik and Lyle Menendez's 85-year-old aunt, Terry Baralt, was hospitalized in critical condition after prosecutors showed a graphic image of José Menendez's body.
April 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Erik and Lyle Menendez's 85-year-old aunt, Terry Baralt, has been hospitalized after prosecutors showed graphic crime scene images at the brothers' hearing, the family said.
April 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM

Judge rules Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing can proceed

Terry Beault, the 85-year-old aunt of Erik and Lyle Menendez, is in critical condition after the family said she was retraumatized by crime scene photos shown during the hearing on Friday.
April 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
VIDEO: Judge rules Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing can proceed
April 14, 2025 at 10:43 AM

Crime victims groups speak out against resentencing Menendez brothers

A Los Angeles judge ruled Friday that a resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez should proceed, over the objections of the district attorney. Victims' rights groups also protested the move.
April 14, 2025 at 10:43 AM
VIDEO: Crime victims groups speak out against resentencing Menendez brothers
April 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Menendez brothers granted resentencing hearings

ABC News' Matt Gutman reports on the latest on the court hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, as they hope to reduce their sentences after spending 30 years in prison for killing their parents.
April 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
VIDEO: Menendez brothers granted resentencing hearings
April 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM

Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing to proceed after judge denies DA's motion

A hearing was held Friday on the Los Angeles County district attorney's motion to withdraw the Menendez brothers' resentencing petition.
April 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
In this April 12, 1991 file photo, Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez appear in court for a preliminary hearing held in Beverly Hills, Calif.
April 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM

Erik and Lyle Menendez win key legal victory in bid for resentencing

After a contentious court hearing in Los Angeles, the infamous Menendez brothers, who are serving life in prison for murdering their parents, could be one step closer to freedom
April 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM
VIDEO:  Erik and Lyle Menendez win key legal victory in bid for resentencing
April 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM

Menendez brothers' relatives push for release amid resentencing hearing

In an ABC News exclusive interview, Matt Guttman spoke with members of the Menendez brothers' family about DA Nathan Hochman's opposition to their release.
April 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
VIDEO: Menendez brothers' relatives push for release amid resentencing hearing
April 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM

Menendez family members speak out amid push for brothers’ release

Eight Menendez family members sat down exclusively with ABC News ahead of today’s resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez.
April 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
VIDEO: Menendez family members speak out amid push for brothers’ release
1 month ago

Family and supporters of the Menendez Brothers continue fight for freedom

Menendez supporters rallied in Los Angeles, but district attorney Nathan Hochman says he will not support a new trial or resentencing.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Family and supporters of the Menendez Brothers continue fight for freedom
1 month ago

LA district attorney defends ruling that would keep Menendez brothers behind bars

Los Angeles district attorney Nathan Hochman sat down for an interview with ABC News’ Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman and talked about his push to keep the brothers behind bars.
1 month ago
VIDEO: LA district attorney defends ruling that would keep Menendez brothers behind bars
1 month ago

DA says he would reconsider resentencing only if Menendez brothers admit to 'lies'

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced last week that he's asking the court to withdraw his predecessor's motion for resentencing.
1 month ago
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman speaks with ABC News, March 19, 2025.
1 month ago

LA district attorney wants Menendez brothers to admit wrongdoing

In an interview, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he would reconsider the resentencing of the Menendez brothers if they took full responsibility for their parents' murders.
1 month ago
VIDEO: LA district attorney wants Menendez brothers to admit wrongdoing
1 month ago

Menendez brothers to appear at parole board hearings in June, Newsom says

Lyle and Erik Menendez will have independent parole board hearings on June 13 as a part of the brothers' bid for clemency, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
1 month ago
Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez sit in Beverly Hills Municipal Court where their attorneys delayed making pleas on behalf of the brothers who are suspected in the murders of their parents on March 12, 1990.
1 month ago

Latest efforts to get the Menendez brothers out of jail

ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire discusses the latest effort to get the Menendez brothers out of jail.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Latest efforts to get the Menendez brothers out of jail
1 month ago

LA district attorney does not support releasing Menendez Brothers

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says he is asking the court to withdraw the previous district attorney's motion for resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.
1 month ago
VIDEO: LA district attorney does not support releasing Menendez Brothers
1 month ago

Menendez brothers: DA asks to withdraw resentencing motion, blames litany of lies

LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he's asking the court to withdraw the previous district attorney's motion for 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 face roadblock as path to freedom narrows

As Lyle and Erik Menendez face a resentencing this month, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he doesn’t believe the brothers should be released at this time.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Menendez brothers face roadblock as path to freedom narrows
1 month ago

LA DA asks court to withdraw Menendez brothers resentencing motion

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman on Monday called Lyle and Erik Menendez's claims of self-defense in their parents' 1989 shooting murders part of a litany of "lies."
1 month ago
VIDEO: LA DA asks court to withdraw Menendez brothers resentencing motion
1 month ago

Menendez brothers' cousin slams DA: 'Hostile, dismissive and patronizing'

A cousin of the Menendez brothers is accusing Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman of being "hostile, dismissive and patronizing" to the family.
1 month ago
Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez sit in Beverly Hills Municipal Court where their attorneys delayed making pleas on behalf of the brothers who are suspected in the murders of their parents on March 12, 1990.
1 month ago

Menendez brothers case: District attorney asks court to withdraw resentencing motion

Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman said he's asking the court to withdraw the previous DA's motion for resentencing for the Menendez brothers, calling the brothers' claims of self-defense "lies."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers case: District attorney asks court to withdraw resentencing motion
1 month ago

Family of Menendez brothers take on new Los Angeles DA in new plea

Some Menedez family members are accusing the Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman of being “hostile, dismissive and patronizing,” in a new court letter amid the brothers' fight for freedom.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Family of Menendez brothers take on new Los Angeles DA in new plea
1 month ago

Here's what happened after LA district attorney met with Menendez family

The Los Angeles County district attorney met with the Menendez brothers' relatives on Friday, but said he is still reviewing the facts in their case.
1 month ago
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
2 months ago

Family of Menendez brothers respond to governor’s action on case

The family of the Menendez brothers react to Gov. Gavin Newsom's fast-tracking of a parole board assessment to determine whether Erik and Lyle would pose a risk to the public if released.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Family of Menendez brothers respond to governor’s action on case
2 months ago

Menendez cousin 'gasped in relief' to learn Newsom is addressing clemency request

A cousin of the Menendez brothers said she's "thrilled" that the governor is addressing the brothers' request for clemency and ordering the parole board to investigate.
2 months ago
In this April 12, 1991 file photo, Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez appear in court for a preliminary hearing held in Beverly Hills, Calif.
2 months ago

Menendez brothers' family expresses optimism as Newsom orders further investigation

A cousin of Eric and Lyle Menendez said Thursday she's "thrilled" that Gov. Gavin Newsom is ordering the parole board to investigate further into the brothers’ release.
2 months ago
A cousin of Eric and Lyle Menendez said Thursday she's "thrilled" that Gov. Gavin Newsom is ordering the parole board to investigate further into the brothers’ release.
2 months ago

Revisiting the Menendez murders

ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman talks about the risk assessment order for Erik and Lyle Menendez.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Revisiting the Menendez murders
2 months ago

Newsom asks parole board to see if Menendez brothers would pose risk if released

California Gov. Gavin Newsom wrote a letter signaling he may commute the life sentences of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murder in their parents' 1989 shooting deaths.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Newsom asks parole board to see if Menendez brothers would pose risk if released
2 months ago

Menendez brothers: Newsom asks parole board to see if they'd pose risk if released

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is ordering the parole board to launch an investigation into whether the Menendez brothers pose "an unreasonable risk to the public."
2 months ago
VIDEO: Newsom asks parole board to see if they'd pose risk if released
2 months ago

Menendez brothers: Newsom asks parole board to see if they'd pose risk if released

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is ordering the parole board to launch an investigation into whether the Menendez brothers pose "an unreasonable risk to the public."
2 months ago
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
2 months ago

New LA district attorney urges judge to reject retrial of Menendez brothers

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire discusses the latest on the Menendez brothers case.
2 months ago
VIDEO: New LA district attorney urges judge to reject retrial of Menendez brothers
2 months ago

District attorney opposes new trial for Menendez brothers

The Los Angeles County D.A. has asked the court to deny the Menedez brother's petition for a new trial.
2 months ago
VIDEO: District attorney opposes new trial for Menendez brothers
2 months ago

Los Angeles DA asks court to deny Menendez brothers' petition for new trial

They are serving life sentences after being convicted of murder in their parents' deaths. The DA's move diminishes their hope for freedom based on evidence that their father sexually abused them.
2 months ago
VIDEO:  Los Angeles DA asks court to deny Menendez brothers' petition for new trial
2 months ago

Menendez brothers case: DA asks court to deny their petition for new trial

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he's asked the court to deny the Menendez brothers' habeas corpus petition.
2 months ago
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
2 months ago

Los Angeles DA asks court to deny Menendez brothers’ petition for new trial

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Friday that he opposes a petition from Erik and Lyle Menendez's attorneys.
2 months ago
Los Angeles DA asks court to deny Menendez brothers’ petition for new trial
2 months ago

LA County DA opposes Menendez brothers' attempt for new trial

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman asked the court to deny the Menendez brothers' habeas corpus petition, which aims to get a new trial or the case tossed out.
2 months ago
VIDEO: LA County DA opposes Menendez brothers' attempt for new trial
2 months ago

Menendez Brothers speak out on life behind bars amid fight for freedom

In a phone interview with the TMZ podcast "2 Angry Men," Erik and Lyle Menendez opened up about the terror they say they have faced during their 35 years in prison.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Menendez Brothers speak out on life behind bars amid fight for freedom
2 months ago

Menendez brothers say they faced violence and bullying in prison

Lyle and Erik Menendez are serving life sentences after being convicted of murder in their parents' deaths. They called TMZ’s "2 Angry Men" podcast as they await a resentencing hearing next month.
2 months ago
VIDEO:  Menendez brothers say they faced violence and bullying in prison
2 months ago

Menendez brothers discuss 'bullying and trauma' in prison

Erik Menendez, the younger Menendez brother and convicted double murderer, shared his experiences with "bullying and trauma" in prison system during a rare interview on the "2 Angry Men Podcast."
2 months ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers discuss 'bullying and trauma' in prison
3 months ago

Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison on corruption charges

Bob Menendez, 71, was found guilty on all 16 counts in his federal trial, becoming the first sitting member of Congress to be convicted of acting as a foreign agent.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison on corruption charges
3 months ago

Relatives of Menendez brothers issue new pleas

"GMA" reports on the latest in the Menendez brothers' case as their resentencing hearing is delayed by two months due to California wildfires.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Relatives of Menendez brothers issue new pleas
3 months ago

Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing postponed 2 months

The resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez will now take place from March 20-21.
3 months ago
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
3 months ago

Menendez family meets with Los Angeles DA in push to free brothers from prison

Florida state attorney Dave Aronberg discusses the meeting between relatives of the Menendez brothers and the Los Angeles district attorney.
3 months ago
Menendez family meets with Los Angeles DA in push to free brothers from prison
3 months ago

DA meets with family of Menendez brothers in ‘productive meeting’

It is still unclear as to whether the family’s push will change his mind about the future of the brothers.
3 months ago
VIDEO: DA meets with family of Menendez brothers in ‘productive meeting’
4 months ago

Menendez brothers’ attorney wants case to be transferred to state

Bryan Freedman, who represents 24 family members of Kitty and Jose Menendez, plans to file to transfer the brothers' case from the Los Angeles D.A. to the California attorney general.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers’ attorney wants case to be transferred to state