Which prison are the Menendez brothers in? Current whereabouts and more explored 

The Menendez Brothers, a Netflix documentary, has sparked conversations about Erik and Lyle Menendez on the internet. Both are currently incarcerated at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) in San Diego, California. After being convicted in 1996 for the murder of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, the brothers were initially placed in separate prisons.

Over the years, their separation was a major cause of emotional distress for them, as reported in several interviews and the new Netflix documentary that discusses their case.

Their reunion at RJD didn't occur until 2018, more than two decades after their sentencing. The move to house them together was a significant development, heavily covered by the media and followed by true crime enthusiasts. This reuniting allowed the brothers to be housed in the same unit at a major correctional facility.

Their current status at RJD, including their living arrangements and any updates about their incarceration, is closely monitored and reported by legal experts and crime reporters. This ensures that the public remains informed about one of the most notorious cases in American criminal history.

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The latest update on the Menendez brothers' case

Menendez brothers were moved to the same correctional facility in 2018. (Image via Getty Images)

The Menendez brothers' case has been a subject of public fascination and numerous legal twists which have kept their story in the spotlight.

In their defense, Erik and Lyle have asserted that they killed their parents as they feared for their lives at the hands of their father. The siblings claimed that they suffered years of sustained s*xual and emotional abuse and were threatened by their father if they tried to speak up about it.

Their first trial in 1993 ended in deadlocked juries which led to a retrial where both were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

Over the years, the brothers were housed in separate facilities. Lyle was placed in Mule Creek State Prison, and Erik was shuffled between Folsom State Prison and Pleasant Valley State Prison. It wasn't until 2018 that the brothers were reunited at RJD, where they were placed in the same housing unit, marking their first time together in over two decades.

The latest developments in their case emerged as their attorneys filed a new habeas corpus petition in 2023 which features fresh evidence that purportedly bolsters claims of abuse they endured as children. The evidence includes an affidavit from Roy Rosselló, a former boy band member, who alleged that José Menendez s*xually assaulted him when he was 14, paralleling the brothers' claims of abuse.

Additionally, the defense team also discovered an old letter that Erick wrote to his cousin in which he mentioned his father's alleged abuse. This letter was written by Erik months before the murders.

Their legal team argues that this evidence could lead to a reevaluation of the brothers' life sentences. The legal filings suggest that if the court accepts their claim of acting in 'imperfect self-defense,' their convictions might be reduced from first-degree murder, potentially opening a path for a new trial or even resentencing.

Menendez Brothers in 1989. (Image via Getty Images)

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, led by George Gascón, has expressed an open-minded approach to reviewing the case of the Menendez brothers. As of late 2024, the DA's office has been reportedly considering the new evidence, which could significantly impact the brothers' future.

The final decision, expected to be influenced by this additional evidence, is pending as the legal process continues to unfold.

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The Menendez Brothers documentary is available to stream on Netflix.