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 have spent nearly 30 years in prison for the double murder of their parents. On Tuesday, a judge in Los Angeles reduced their sentences from life without parole to 50 years to life.

A judge has reduced the Menendez brothers' murder sentences, making them eligible for parole after more than 30 years behind bars.

Days ahead of the start of their resentencing hearing, Lyle Menendez posted a cryptic Mother's Day message as he looks to see life outside of prison walls for the 1989 murder of his parents.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman speaks to the media during a hearing in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) This combination of two booking photos provided by the California Department of Corrections shows Erik Menendez,