Menendez Brothers

Court TV's coverage of the 1993 trial of CA v. Erik and Lyle Menendez and how their case still captivates audiences decades later. Watch the full trial on CourtTV.com.


Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez leave a courtroom in Santa Monica
side by side of male inmates
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A judge has denied an appeal from Lyle and Erik Menende
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booking photos of Lyle and Eric Menendez
Menendez brothers booking photos
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menendez brothers
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Lyle Menendez appears before the parole board via teleconference
Erik Menendez photo
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Erik and Lyle Menendez
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erik menendez denied parole
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Erik Menendez parole hearing
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Menendez brothers' parole hearings
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Lyle and Eric menendez in court
Erik Menendez appears before the parole board via teleconference
lyle and erik menendez appear in court via video
photos of erik and lyle menendez
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Erik Menendez
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erik menendez booking photo
side by side of male defendants in court
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booking photos of Lyle and Eric Menendez
booking photos of Lyle and Erik Menendez
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Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez leave a courtroom in Santa Monica
Lyke and Erik menendez
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Lyle Menendez, right, and his brother, Erik, sit in the courtroom
splitscreen: photo of 2 young men in court/female news anchor
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Judge reduces Lyle and Erik Menendez's sentences, making them eligible for parole. The Menendez brothers have been sentenced to 50 years to life in prison. Parole board must still decide whether to release them and Gov. Newsom must agree. (5/13/25)
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Mark Geratos, video of Menendez brothers
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Nathan Hochman addresses media
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Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez leave a courtroom in Santa Monica
Sears-style family photo of a middle-aged mom and dad flanked by their 2 teenage sons
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