Joseph Lyle Menendez (born Jan. 10, 1968) and Erik Galen Menendez (born Nov. 27, 1970) are brothers who are known for their conviction in a highly publicized trial for the shotgun murders in 1989 of their wealthy parents, entertainment executive Jose Menendez and his wife Mary “Kitty” Menendez (née Anderson), residents of Beverly Hills, California. Under the terms of the sentences for their multiple crimes, the brothers will spend the remainder of their lives in prison.
