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New Evidence May Lead to Parole for Menendez Brothers After Decades. Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of the 1989 murders of their parents in a case that shocked the U.S., may be a step closer to parole. The Los Angeles County District Attorney has recommended that a judge resentence the brothers, citing new evidence that warrants a review. For the brothers to be released, a judge must agree with this recommendation, followed by approval from a parole board. The Menendez brothers, now in their 50s, are serving life sentences without the possibility of parole in California. They shot their parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez, 13 times in their Beverly Hills home. Prosecutors in the 1990s argued the brothers planned the murders for financial gain, while their defense claimed they acted in response to years of abuse. District Attorney George Gascón believes the brothers suffered significant dysfunction and molestation at home, though he emphasizes there’s no excuse for murder. Recent evidence includes a 1988 letter from Erik Menendez detailing alleged abuse by his father and testimony from a former Menudo band member who accused Jose Menendez of sexual abuse.
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