Erik Menendez denied parole, Lyle Menendez will learn his decision on Friday

Erik Menendez was denied parole on Thursday during his first parole hearing. He and his brother killed their parents 36 years ago.

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Erik Menendez was denied parole after his first hearing on Thursday. He and his brother Lyle killed their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez 36 years ago. The hearing lasted almost 10 hours and happened online from prison.

The parole board said he can try again in three years. They denied parole because of his prison behavior, including drug problems and using illegal phones. Erik said he killed his mother because she knew about abuse from his father.

The board said he is still dangerous to the public. His brother Lyle will have his parole hearing on Friday.

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