Lyle and Erik, now 57 and 54 years old, respectively, have been imprisoned since being found guilty of the 1989 double murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. The brothers have also become major aspects of pop culture, with the case most recently being portrayed in Netflix’s “Monsters.”

Erik Menendez was denied release at a parole hearing. Brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez fatally shot their parents in 1989, claiming they did so because of years of sexual abuse.

In prison since 1996 for the 1989 brutal murder of his wealthy parents, Erik Menendez today was denied his attempt at parole after a very long and sometimes jarring virtual hearing. He will not be eligible to try for early release again for until 2028.