Nearly three decades after Erik and Lyle Menendez were sentenced to life in prison for the murders of their parents, a California judge has reopened a door many believed would remain closed.

Lyle and Erik Menéndez have been resentenced with parole, bringing them a step closer to release. What to know about their murder case. Lyle and Erik Menéndez have been resentenced to 50 years to life in prison with parole. The resentencing came months after Netflix released a hit true crime drama about the brothers' '90s trial.

On the first day of Erik and Lyle Menendez 's resentencing hearing Tuesday, their cousins, a former judge and a former fellow inmate took to the witness stand to testify that the brothers were not only rehabilitated but helped others.