Glimpse into Menendez brothers' prison life

In 2020, ABC 10News got a glimpse inside Donovan State Prison, where the Menendez brothers are being held. At the time, the brothers were painting a mural as part of a prison rehabilitation program.

[JL-znme]

Erik spoke about his idea for the beautification project. All inmates have said both Erik and Lyle have helped them become people they never thought possible. These brothers are not and have never been criminals. They were victims of horrific abuse. They saved themselves and they’ve been saving others! 🙏🏻

[dienekesn]

They probably felt more free inside prison than inside their own home with their parents

[KyleAnnie]

Every prison should have this program. So wonderful.

[cats]

I hope they can enjoy privacy when they get out.

[endgamefond]

I hope we can respect their privacy after they get out and stop asking about the past.

[dimarie]

Yes this is what Christ spoke of … bringing the lost and blind to the light of love and gentleness for true healing

[EdwardM-tp]

I hope they can continue with the project but as free individuals after their release (universe willing) 🙏

[angela]

How beautiful!! This shows what the hearts of these two young people really are!! They managed to transform suffering into beauty!! They definitely don't belong in prison. Lyle and Erik YOU ARE AWESOME!! ❤❤

[nicolebenson]

Incredible brothers! ❤ The exact opposite of what their vile parents tried to abuse and groom them into!

[TasneemSalie_]

Imagine a beautification project for a prison, who would think of something like this ♥️♥️♥️.

[ElsjeMassyn]

THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL THING TO DO TO UPLIFT YOUR FELLOW INMATES.
IT SHOWS THAT YOUR INNER MOST BEING HAS BEEN HEALED.
RELEASE THE MENENDEZ BROTHERS - PLEASE

[TasteTestTitan]

I can see a future podcast with both of them as hosts or at least 1. Bring on special guests.

[annepowell]

I’m so pleased that they are finally might be getting released

[Canelaamer]

The last inmate trying to figure out if he would make a good neighbor. I then asked myself, knowing that I am a free individual, am I a good neighbor?

[lilyflower]

This is beautiful. These prisoners should all have access to healing like this. We can’t just lock them up and throw out the key, they need care more than those of us not imprisoned.

[risaandjesus]

All they wanted was love and acceptance. Just knowing the brothers are model citizens and even helped make the prison a more bearable place is just very telling. SET THEM FREE and let them enjoy the next half of their lives w family and friends. I really believe they will contribute to society because they are already doing it.

[Gabriella.]

Guess they only took them as criminals but nobody is even feeling one bit of remorse for what their childhood was like. 😢

[tinadiesman]

This is such a sad story, that shows hope can spring up anywhere.

[endgamefond]

This is so sweet. See they have sweet hearts!

[vibehighbutterflies]

I don't believe locking people up and throwing away the key!! excellent work I hope prisons will be reformed