Lyle has a hearing of his own on Friday. Here is some of what we learned about the killings and Erik's time in prison, based on Thursday's hearing, which he attended virtually. The parole commissioner, Robert Barton, said the main reason for his denial was not the killings themselves, but Menendez's behaviour in prison.

Erik Menendez was denied parole by panel of California commissioners Thursday.

This time, however, all are expected to support early release.