Menendez Brothers SHOCK Parole Hearing: Did Abuse Justify Murder? | JQJO

Lyle and Erik Menendez, who murdered their parents in 1989, recently had their parole hearings. Both brothers claimed self-defense, citing years of alleged abuse by their father. Erik described a conversation with Lyle about the abuse five days before the killings, stating they bought guns for protection. Lyle said the killings weren't planned but happened due to overwhelming fear. Both men's parole requests were denied due to prison rule infractions, despite showing rehabilitation efforts. They can reapply in three years.