Erik Menéndez denied probation 36 years after killing his parents

Erik Menéndez denied probation during his first probation hearing on Thursday 36 years and one day after he and his brother killed his parents, José and Kitty Menéndez

Erik Menéndez, 54, attended the audience of almost 10 hours through the video of the correctional installation of Richard J. Donovan in San Diego.

The Board based its decision on multiple factors, including: the illegal cell phones that Erik Menéndez possessed in prison; robberies in which he participated before the murders; and the murder of his mother.

Erik Menéndez said he shot Kitty Menéndez because she had “betrayed him.”

“I saw my mother and my father as a single person after she knew she knew [about Jose Menendez allegedly sexually abusing him]Then, when I met the den, I was in a state of terror, panic, anger, “he said.

The relatives of the brothers said in a statement: “While we respect the decision, today’s result was, of course, disappointing and not what we expected. But our belief in Erik is still unwavering and we know that he will take the recommendation of the Board calmly. His remorse, growth and positive impact it has had on others.

The Board said that it can then be eligible for probation in three years.

Although his probation was denied, Erik Menéndez can ask the Board of probation to review the case of errors, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Separately, the governor of California Gavin Newsom can give clemency to the Menéndez brothers at any time.

The probation audience for his brother, Lyle Menéndez, 57, will be Friday.

“Tomorrow, we directed our attention to Lyle’s audience,” continued the statement of the family’s relatives. “And although it is undoubtedly difficult, we are still cautiously optimistic and hopeful that the commissioner sees in Lyle what many others have: a man who has assumed responsibility, transformed his life and is ready to return home.”

The decision of the members of the Board focused on a question: Does Erik Menéndez represent an unreasonable risk for society if it is released?

The Los Angeles County District Prosecutor, Nathan Hochman, opposed the release of the Menéndez brothers, claiming that “they have not demonstrated a complete vision of their crimes or have shown that they have been completely rehabilitated and, therefore, continue to represent a risk to society.”

A recently completed risk assessment said Erik and Lyle Menéndez represent a moderate risk for the community if they are released.

The evaluation revealed that the brothers had illegal cell phones in prison, among many other violations, although many are not recent. However, Erik Menéndez had a phone as recently as January of this year, what Hochman stressed during the resentment effort when he should have been in his best behavior.

The defense said that Erik Menéndez had an article for violence 25 years ago and Lyle Menéndez has not had any.

The brothers were initially sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of probation for the murders of 1989. Lyle Menéndez was 21 years old and Erik Menéndez was 18 years old at that time, and the brothers said they committed the murders in self -defense after years of abuse by his father.

This May, Judge Michael Jesus resonent Erik and Lyle Menéndez for 50 years of life in prison, making them immediately eligible for probation under the probation laws of youth criminals.

Jesus pointed out that he was moved by the support letters of the prison guards and was surprised by the work that the brothers had achieved to improve the lives of their fellow prisoners. The brothers, who observed the prison resentment hearing, gave their own statements to the judge, admitting their guilt.

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