Lyle and Erik Menendez will remain in prison for shooting and killing their parents in 1989 after the California Board of Parole Hearings denied parole for the brothers.

For their supporters, including younger social media users who were not born when the crimes were committed, the results were a shock.

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But for opponents, like Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman , the denial was a thoughtful decision by the board partly due to the fact the brothers were willing to break the rules even after they were sent to prison.

Thursday and Friday’s parole hearings offered a glimpse into their prison lives, without possible embellishments by their lawyers or supporters.

Lyle’s romantic relationships

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