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When Did the Menendez Brothers Go to Jail? Their Conviction


The Menendez brothers have been in prison for over three decades. Learn more about their case and recent updates.

Image Credit: AFP via Getty ImagesWith new evidence, renewed Hollywood interest, and a potential resentencing, the Menendez brothers are once again in the spotlight. Former Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón formally recommended in late 2024 that Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced and made eligible for immediate parole, pending a judge’s final decision in 2025. However, during the trials, Erik and Lyle testified that they endured years of sexual abuse by their father, which they claimed drove them to commit the murders.

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