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Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have been in prison at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego for the past 34 years for the 1989 double murder of their parents, will enjoy another Thanksgiving meal behind bars.
According to InTouch, who received the facility's holiday menu on Wednesday, November 20, inmates will have a choice between turkey or ham as their main dish, mashed potatoes, gravy, greens, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, and pie for dessert.
TMZ reported on Tuesday, November 26 that in addition to their festive meal, the prison will host a non-denominational worship service, and inmates will have the opportunity to receive visitors in a designated area. As for entertainment, it's expected that Lyle, 56, and Erik, 53, will likely spend the day watching football.
This holiday season is especially notable for the brothers, as they prepare for a resentencing hearing scheduled for January 30 and 31, as reported by TMZ. The hearing had initially been set for December 11, but it was postponed to give Los Angeles' newly elected District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, more time to review the case.
During their infamous trials, the brothers claimed they acted in self-defense after years of sexual abuse by their parents, while the prosecution argued their motivation was greed, and were convicted in 1996. This argument has gained renewed attention, especially with the release of a new documentary series on Netflix that has reignited public interest in their case.
Another high-profile figure is also spending Thanksgiving behind bars. Sean "Diddy" Combs, the disgraced hip-hop mogul who is awaiting trial on multiple charges, including racketeering, prostitution, and sex trafficking, will also be having his first holiday season behind bars. The 55-year-old's holiday meal is expected to be similar to the Menendez brothers and include a traditional turkey dinner complete with sides. Combs, who has been detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in New York since his September arrest faces a lengthy legal battle as he awaits trial in 2025.
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