What to know about the Menendez brothers’ case as their parole hearings begin

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Menendez brothers’ parole hearings to begin Thursday A California parole board on Thursday will begin two days of hearings to determine whether Erik and Lyle Menendez, who killed their parents 36 years ago, should be set free. A combination of two booking photos provided by the California Department of Corrections shows Erik Menendez (left) and Lyle Menendez, now in their 50s. Who are the Menendez brothers? The Menendez brothers’ murder case is getting a fresh look. Here’s why In 1996, Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.