Retired judge Jonathan T. Colby has unexpectedly supported parole for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted of their parents' murders over three decades ago. Over the last decade, he has visited them in prison with his golden retrievers, implementing a pet therapy program. The brothers have transformed the prison environment by creating murals, which have even gained praise from other inmates. Colby highlighted a particular mural representing a beach that signifies a shared longing for freedom. He also testified at a resentencing hearing, influenced by emerging evidence of their abusive childhoods.
Colby testified in favor of Lyle and Erik Menendez at a hearing, advocating for resentencing based on new evidence of their childhood sexual abuse.
The Menendez brothers have transformed their prison yard, painting murals honoring veterans and depicting Disney characters, praised by fellow inmates.
Colby's pet therapy program has positively impacted inmates, including Sirhan Sirhan, who connected emotionally with Colby’s golden retriever, Grace, breaking down in tears.
Colby recalled how the brothers painted a mural of the Coronado dog beach, expressing their longing through art as they know they will never see it.
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