Why the delay in Lyle Menendez' parole outcome?

[Lewkat]

Yesterday, in no time at all, Eric Menendez was denied parole on his first try.

Today, his brother, Lyle was to undergo his first attempt at parole, yet not a word has hit the media as yet? Strange, I do believe.

Frankly, I feel, it was Lyle's idea for this hit on their parents in the first place. He was more than capable of leading little brother into believing that killing the parents was definitely self-defense, as they were about to be eliminated by said parents.

Of course, this is California, so who knows just what is going on behind the scenes in this instance?

 

[WheatenLover]

@Lewkat, I read an article a couple of days ago that said that Lyle shot the parents because Eric freaked out and couldn't do it. Eric got in a couple of fights in his early prison years and was caught with a cell phone. Lyle was caught with a cell phone too, and some Adidas shoes.

Lyle did not fight though - he had to be moved to a different cell area in the prison because he refused to fight back when other prisoners attacked him.

I don't have a dog in this hunt. I can't effect the outcome, so I don't care about the results of the hearings. After decades in prison, I doubt they are the same people they were in their early 20s. That doesn't mean what they have become is better people, but it sure looks that way, based on what they have done in prison. OTOH, they could both be wolves in sheep's clothing.

 

[Lewkat]

Well, Lyle is the sly one of course, WheatenLover, when their original adjudication was changed, he knew he'd better behave big time. I just cannot wrap my head around the fact that he may have made parole, while his brother did not. Both are equally culpable as far as I am concerned, and I do believe Lyle is far more dangerous to society than Eric.

 

[seadoug]

Lyle was definitely the ring-leader, but I heard today that Erik has not exactly been a "model prisoner" in jail. Perhaps Lyle, being the smarter one, followed the rules and now it is more difficult to make a decision re: parole. It was also said that Erik has shown no remorse for killing his mother. Sounds like he still feels above it all.

Check out Lyle's prison behavior.

Rule violations: His infractions included drug smuggling, misuse of state computers, inappropriate behavior with visitors, and involvement in violence.
Possession of contraband: The board noted he had illegally obtained and used a mobile phone, as well as possessing other banned materials.
Gang affiliation and fraud: Menendez was associated with a prison gang, and a parole commissioner mentioned a past tax fraud scheme he was involved in.
Insufficient insight: The board felt his institutional misconduct showed a lack of self-awareness and that he continued to pose an "unreasonable risk to public safety".

 

[WheatenLover]

Well, Lyle is the sly one of course, WheatenLover, when their original adjudication was changed, he knew he'd better behave big time. I just cannot wrap my head around the fact that he may have made parole, while his brother did not. Both are equally culpable as far as I am concerned, and I do believe Lyle is far more dangerous to society than Eric.

There's also the fact that Lyle could have been lying about what he said, both the abuse and that he alone killed the parents. Of course the decision to do so was a conspiracy, and both brothers did an unlawful act in furtherance of the conspiracy. So they are equally culpable. From reading more things about their actions in prison, I think I would deny them parole.

Also, both brothers had a reason for claiming self-defense .... without that, they would have inherited nothing due to California's Slayer Statute.

 

[ohioboy]

Also, both brothers had a reason for claiming self-defense .... without that, they would have inherited nothing due to California's Slayer Statute.

A little info.

1105. The First Amendment Problems of "Son Of Sam" Laws

 

[WheatenLover]

A little info.

1105. The First Amendment Problems of "Son Of Sam" Laws

Son of Sam laws and slayer statutes are not the same thing.

The Slayer Statue in California is a legal provision that prevents individuals who intentionally and feloniously kill another person from inheriting from that person's estate. This law is codified under California Probate Code Section 250.

Exceptions​

Self-Defense: The Slayer Statute does not apply if the killing is deemed justifiable, such as in cases of self-defense.​

Understanding the Slayer Statute is crucial for effective estate planning, ensuring that assets are protected from those who commit heinous acts.

To me, it follows that if someone plans to kill their parents in order to inherit their estate, it is a good idea to find a way to make the killing seem justifiable.