BBC News, Los Angeles
Lile Menandez was denied parole a day later when his brother Eric was stopped from being freed from jail after more than three decades.
The Menandage brothers, who were convicted in the killings of their parents in their Beverly Hills Haveli in 1989, were both dismissed for release after a separate, prolonged hearing in front of the Parole Board of California.
This is a major setback for the pair that recently witnessed the victory of the court that brought them closer to freedom than ever.
57 -year -old Menandez Bhai, who has been depicted as a prime brother -in -law for a long time, can try for parole again in a hearing in three years, However, the panel said that with good behavior, it could be reduced by 18 months.
The parole board, which included a separate panel in comparison to his brother Eric on Thursday, stated that he found that “still signs”, the lile raises a risk to the public.
The panel cited the brutal nature of the killings of his parents, Jose and Kitty Menandage, lack of self-control and signs that he still appoints to make poor decisions.
“We find that your regret is real,” Parole Commissioner Julie Garland told him, explaining the decision and keeping in mind all the positive changes made by him while in jail.
“But despite all those external positivity, we see … You still struggle with anti -social personality symptoms such as deception, minimalization and breaking the rule, lies below that positive surface,” Garland said.
There were serious murders and prosecuting cases in criminal cases that define the last century.
During his tests, the brothers claimed that the murders were committed in self -defense after years of sexual and emotional misconduct from their father, which he said that he was enabled by his mother.
The prosecutors, however, argued that they were greedy, deserved the demons who had carefully planned murders, then lied to the authorities, investigating the case while going to $ 700,000 (£ 526,000), which they used to use inherited funds.
It was a long -standing brother who had long consider the chief brother, who had earlier told the police that his parents’ brutal deaths were the hits of the mob. He also fashion of detailed stories, which included people lying to him to cover his participation. Both were quoted in logic against their release by the board.
The Menandage brothers were not arrested until a psychologist found the word of his entry.
Lyel told the board, “I am deeply sorry for who I was … for this loss, everyone has tolerated.” “I will never be able to make everyone in my family for harm and sorrow. I am very sorry for everyone, and I will regret forever.”
Pay attention to the use of illegal cell phone of lile in jail
Lile faced a separate panel of parole commissioners compared to his brother, which was released from jail after a uniform long hearing on Thursday.
Like his brother, Lyal also appeared almost for hearing from San Diego Jail, where he is placed. After the sun set in Los Angeles, the proceedings increased for more than 10 hours and concluded.
The panel reviewed whether Lile took a risk for the society and examined and investigated his life ahead of his time in murder and jail. He asked about his time as a student at Princeton University and how he was accused of literary theft and resulted in suspension, as well as rapid violations and theft allegations.
He also asked questions about the moments of murders, which led to murders and his inspiration.
The panel repeatedly brought the use of its illegal cell phone to the jail, in which he said that he appears close to the years. A member of the panel, Commissioner Patrick Reardon questioned whether he should give so much weight to all the positive things done in the jail – such as his schooling and he made for prisoners – when he was constantly violating the rules.
The panel said that he recently convicted a cell phone violation as a March of this year.
Explaining his refusal of his parole, Commissioner Garland said that “people who break the rules are more likely to break the rules in society.”
Although he had a tablet that was allowed to be used, Lyl explained that he continued to use the cell phone as it gave him more privacy.
Mobile phones are banned in prisons and are considered corrosive as drugs for gel environment over worries that they can do further criminal activity, such as transfer of drugs, intimidating witnesses, and even organizing escape. All communications are monitored, except for the attorney-client conversations, behind bars.
Lyel told the board on Friday, “I will never call myself a model inconsistent person. I would say that I am a good person, that I have spent my time to help people. I am very open and admitting,” on Friday, the board said, seeing that he has done a lot to help the weak prisoners.
“I am the man who will come to resolve the conflicts,” he said, described himself as a “peaceids”.
He graduated with a degree while in jail and is currently in the process of achieving his master. Lyle has also been appreciated for the mentorship of other prisoners, their work helps others who survived sexual abuse and a beautification program that he helped launch.
A risk evaluation made before his hearing found that Lyl would face the “moderate risk” of violence and if they have anti-social symptoms, as well as citing the use of their mobile phones in the prison, entitled, deception, manipulation and results as well as results.
What does Menandage brothers come next?
The trek of brothers for freedom is not over yet, as they may reappear in front of the board, after every three and years.
Parole refuses will focus on California governor Gavin Newsome, who are considering an apologetic request separately from them.
Passive may come as less punishment or even an forgiveness. Weighing on such a high-profile and controversial case can be politically risky for Newzome, which is said to be for the presidency.
In addition to the apologetic request, the brothers are also asking to conduct a new test in light of new uncontrolled evidence, alleging sexual exploitation of childhood by his father.
A judge is reducing that request, but it has been opposed by the Los Angeles District Attorney Office.
During Friday’s hearing, prosecutor Ethan Millius advocated against Ly’s release. He questioned whether he had taken accountability “really” for his conduct and pointed to Lyle’s disability “inability to follow the basic rules in highly structured settings”.
“There is no growth. This is just what the lyl seems to,” said Millius. “When you see him, lyl has a long documented history of lies to avoid the results of his actions.”
A coalition of relatives who have long practiced for them, as well as supporters were also in attendance for Friday hearing and spoke on their behalf. Some of them refused to speak after releasing at a media outlet after the audio of his brother’s hearing, which gave a dramatic stop in anger and consultation with lawyers.
Lyle’s cousin Eleen Cano, who spoke to the panel during Eric’s hearing on Thursday, told the board that he was surprised that how much Lile has achieved despite facing life in jail without parole.
“While most people surrender to the crushed weight of prison life, Lyle rises above it,” he said.
“There will be no risk for the lyl community because we will hold him accountable as a family,” he continued. “There will be no purpose in his release. Lyel is not a man who went to jail 35 years ago.”