The Menendez Brothers: Life Behind Bars, Coping with Isolation, and the Path Forward For over 30 years, Lyle and Erik Menendez have been serving life sentences without the possibility of parole for the 1989 murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez. While their trials captivated the nation, leading to intense media coverage and public debates about wealth, privilege, and crime, the brothers’ lives behind bars have largely been out of the spotlight. This article delves into how the Menendez brothers have navigated prison life, their evolving psychological journeys, their...