Brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez, jailed more than 30 years ago for the brutal murders of their parents in Beverly Hills, may be just weeks away from answers in their bid for freedom. But the actions of a newly-installed district attorney have cast doubt on whether their fight for release will be successful.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered a review board to determine whether the Menendez brothers are ready for freedom. The governor instructed the Board of Parole Hearings to perform a “risk assessment investigation” on the brothers,