LOS ANGELES — The upcoming resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents, has been postponed by nearly two months due to the impact of wildfires in Southern California.


On Friday, newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that the hearing, originally scheduled for January 30 and 31, will now be held on March 20 and 21. This decision comes after prior delays pushed the hearing back from November.


Hochman has engaged with family members of the Menendez brothers earlier this month as part of his review process regarding the brothers’ request for freedom.


The Menendez brothers were found guilty in 1989 for the murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, and received life sentences without the possibility of parole. Now in their 50s, they are seeking a reassessment of their sentences, primarily fueled by new evidence that surfaced regarding their father’s abusive behavior. The recent release of a Netflix series and documentary has also sparked renewed public interest in their case.


In October 2024, then-District Attorney George Gascon proposed that the brothers be resentenced to 50 years to life in prison, which would render them eligible for parole immediately. Hochman, who was in a political race against Gascon at that time, described the recommendation as a “desperate political move.”


This ongoing saga continues to attract attention as it raises questions about justice, familial relationships, and the potential for reform in high-profile criminal cases. The men’s case remains a topic of discussion among legal experts and the public alike.