Breaking news: Menendez brother loses bid for release three decades after sensational murder

A parole panel said Erik Menendez should stay in prison.

View in browser Aug. 21, 2025, 10:06 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, via Reuters Menendez Brother Loses Bid for Release Three Decades After Sensational Murder Erik Menendez should stay in prison, California parole commissioners said, dealing a major blow to his efforts to win release more than three decades after he and his brother, Lyle, murdered their parents in a Beverly Hills mansion. Lyle Menendez will get his own chance at parole on Friday. Follow live updates If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018