Lyle and Erik, who are now 57 and 54, now qualify for parole — leaving their freedom in the hands of the state parole board and Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Lyle and Erik Menéndez have been resentenced with parole, bringing them a step closer to release. What to know about their murder case. Lyle and Erik Menéndez have been resentenced to 50 years to life in prison with parole. The resentencing came months after Netflix released a hit true crime drama about the brothers' '90s trial.

Erik Menendez's wife Tammi Menendez spoke out after a judge resentenced him and brother Lyle Menendez to make them eligible for parole in the murders of their parents José Menendez and Kitty Menendez.

The two-day proceeding in L.A. ended on its first day with the judge resentencing the brothers who have spent more than three decades behind bars for their parents' 1989 murders.

A resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez included testimony from family members, a former inmate in prison and others before the judge’s decision.

Today, 35 years later, I am deeply ashamed of who I was,” Lyle told the court after the judge's decision. A California parole board will now decide if the men are suitable for release.

Lyle and Erik Menéndez were sentenced to life without parole in 1996 for the murders of their parents, but were resentenced to life with the possibility of parole following the recent spotlight on their case.

Erik and Lyle Menendez 's much-anticipated resentencing hearing will be held Tuesday and Wednesday with lawyers set to battle over whether the brothers should get a lesser sentence, clearing the way for a potential release from prison. Defense attorney Mark Geragos, who is pushing for their release, said he plans to call seven witnesses.