Why Lyle Menendez was denied parole -- inside the hearing and disciplinary violations

Brian Entin Investigates · Aug 23, 2025 · 31m

Lyle Menendez was denied parole at a hearing on Friday. Lyle and his brother Erik were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989 by shooting them with shotguns while they watched television. Supporters of the brothers say they should be freed because they were sexually abused by their father leading up to the killings. But the prosecution feels they are still not fully remorseful and have not been model prisoners. In this episode of Brian Entin Investigates, I’ll walk you through everything that happened in the parole hearing that led up to the decision. And what comes next for the…