On August 22 and 23, 2025, Lyle and Erik Menendez, the brothers convicted of the 1989 murders of their wealthy parents in Beverly Hills, were denied parole in back-to-back hearings, dashing hopes of release after more than three decades in prison. The case, which captivated the nation in the 1990s with its mix of privilege, violence, and allegations of abuse, remains a moral quandary, raising questions about justice, redemption, and the impact of childhood trauma.
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