The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, have spent nearly 35 years in a California state prison for the brutal 1989 murders of their parents, José and Katherine Menendez. Their case, one of the most infamous in American criminal history, has been reexamined in the light of new media attention and public interest that has surged in recent years. The brothers are now seeking resentencing and potential parole, with their legal battle unfolding in the courtroom and public eye alike.
The renewed focus on their case began with the 2020 Netflix series,