AceShowbiz - Lyle Menendez has been denied parole for three years by a California parole board, E! News reports. This decision came on August 22, 2025, following the board’s rejection of his brother Erik’s parole the day before for similar reasons involving prison misconduct and concerns about public safety.

Per The Associated Press, the parole commissioners noted that despite Lyle’s composed appearance, he continues to display antisocial behaviors such as deception, minimizing his actions, and violating rules. During his hearing, Lyle expressed remorse for the impact of the murders on his family and accepted sole responsibility. He recounted abuse by his father, including physical violence, and alleged sexual abuse by his mother. However, the board questioned him about recent cellphone use in prison, which was a violation of prison regulations. While Lyle has avoided violence behind bars and contributed to programs like prison beautification and mentoring, the board remained unconvinced he has sufficiently changed.

The Menendez brothers were convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents in Beverly Hills. Their defense argued they acted in self-defense after enduring years of sexual abuse by their father, while prosecutors maintained the killings were motivated by greed for their multimillion-dollar inheritance. Sentences were reduced in May 2025, allowing immediate parole eligibility. Notably, Lyle denied that the murders were premeditated and described purchasing guns as a mistake made without anticipating the killings. The brothers currently have a pending habeas corpus petition seeking review of their convictions based on new evidence related to their abuse claims, The Associated Press adds.

Lyle Menendez’s continued parole denials underscore the parole board’s concerns about his rehabilitation and the risk he may pose to society. With his brother also denied parole, the path to release remains uncertain despite their eligibility and efforts at self-improvement in prison.

This article is based on reporting originally published by E! News.