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The Menendez brothers made headlines for killing their parents in 1989.

Trigger Warning: This piece contains discussion of sexual abuse.

Lyle and Erik testified that they endured physical, emotional, and sexual abuse growing up.

Cooper Koch and Nicholas Chavez as the Menéndez brothers in Netflix’s Monsters. Photo via Netflix

I felt we were in danger.

The first trial ended in two deadlocked juries one for each brother.

They are currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole.

Nicholas Chavez and Cooper Koch as the Menendez brothers on ‘Monsters.’ Photo via Netflix

Where Is Lyle Today?

According to a 2024 update from48 Hourson CBS News,both brothers are married to women from outside prison.

Today, he said, he works with fellow inmates who have been through sexual abuse.

A still from 48 Hours' interview with Lyle Menendez. Screenshot via 48 Hours YouTube