
More than three decades after shocking the world with the 1989 murder of their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez may be closer than ever to walking out of prison. With parole hearings set for August 21 and 22, 2025, and California Governor Gavin Newsom signaling a wait-and-see approach, legal experts interviewed by the Latin Times say the stage is set for a dramatic next chapter in one of California's most polarizing criminal cases.