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Erik Menendez Undergoes 2 Surgeries After "Serious" Health Diagnosis
Originally appeared on E! Online Erik Menendez isn't out of the woods yet. His wife Tammi Menendez shared an update on Erik's health after the 54-year-old—who is serving 50 years to life in prison along with brother Lyle Menendez for the 1989 murders of their parents—was diagnosed with what his attorney called a "serious medical condition." Tammi explained that Erik, whose specific diagnosis has not been made public, has undergone his second "successful" surgery to treat his condition. "He will need a 3rd surgery which will hopefully happen soon," she wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on July 23. "Because Erik is in prison there are a lot of complications and delays with surgery." Following his second operation on July 23, she said Erik "remains nauseous and in pain" as he is "recovering from surgery." "We thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers," Tammi continued. "Complications happen in surgery but this is a very stressful time for us. Additionally, we are grateful to the CRT custody and medical staff who did their best during this difficult situation." More from E! Online Kelly Clarkson Debuts Chopped Bob Hair Transformation Idaho Murderer Bryan Kohberger Stabbed Xana Kernodle Over 50 Times: Autopsy Sharon Osbourne Reacts to Ozzy Osbourne Tribute After His Death The Menendez brothers' fate will be decided next month at the parole hearing, nearly 30 years after they were convicted in 1996 of fatally shooting their parents Jose Menendez and Kitty Menendez at their Beverly Hills home in 1989. At trial, Erik and Lyle testified they killed their parents over their dad's alleged sexual abuse. 'Today, 35 years later, I am deeply ashamed of who I was," Lyle said during the resentencing hearing, per NBC News. 'I made a promise I would never use violence to solve a problem.' The Menendez brothers' fate will be decided next month at the parole hearing, nearly 30 years after they were convicted in 1996 of fatally shooting their parents Jose Menendez and Kitty Menendez at their Beverly Hills home in 1989. At trial, Erik and Lyle testified they killed their parents over their dad's alleged sexual abuse. 'Today, 35 years later, I am deeply ashamed of who I was," Lyle said during the resentencing hearing, per NBC News. 'I made a promise I would never use violence to solve a problem.' For more information on the Menendez brothers' lives in prison—including their relationships with their wives—read on. Anna ErikssonRebecca Sneed Tammi Saccoman Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
2 days ago
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Erik Menendez hospitalized with "serious medical condition" ahead of parole hearing
Erik Menendez has been hospitalized, prompting his attorney to seek his release from prison ahead of an upcoming parole hearing. The 57-year-old has been serving a sentence of life without parole along with his brother, Lyle Menendez, after being convicted of murdering their parents in their Beverly Hills home in 1989. A judge recently resentenced the brothers to 50 years to life, making them immediately eligible for parole. His lawyer, Mark Geragos, told TMZ that Menendez was having a "serious medical condition" and should receive a prison furlough, something the governor granted some inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Geragos did not elaborate on the condition, but he said releasing Menendez was the "only fair and equitable thing to do" so he would have time to properly prepare for his parole hearing. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed Erik Menendez was taken to an outside medical facility Friday and remained there Tuesday "in fair condition." CBS News Los Angeles reached out to Geragos and the Menendez family spokesperson for confirmation, but has not heard back. The Menendez brothers are expected to appear in front of the state parole board Aug. 21 and 22. If the board determines they are eligible for parole, Gov. Gavin Newsom must review the decision before they are released. A judge last week ordered Los Angeles prosecutors to explain why Erik and Lyle Menendez's murder convictions should not be reexamined in light of new evidence supporting their claims of sexual abuse by their father. While defense attorneys at the time argued the brothers acted out of self-defense after years of sexual abuse by their father, prosecutors said the brothers killed their parents for a multimillion-dollar inheritance. The order was in response to a habeas corpus petition filed by the Menendez brothers in May 2023 seeking a review of their convictions in a process separate from their resentencing bid.
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2 days ago
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Erik Menendez has 'serious medical condition' and should be released from prison, lawyer says
A lawyer for Erik Menendez is calling for the 57-year-old to be released from prison because of a "serious medical condition". Menendez and his brother, Lyle Menendez, have been serving life sentences without parole after being convicted of murdering their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion in 1989. were thrust back into the spotlight in September last year when Netflix released both a documentary and a miniseries on the case. A judge the brothers to 50 years to life in May - making them immediately eligible for parole. They are scheduled to appear in front of a California parole board on 21 and 22 August. Erik Menendez was taken to a medical facility on Friday and remained there on Tuesday "in fair condition", the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed. Menendez's lawyer, Mark Geragos, told US website TMZ his client had a "serious medical condition" and should be given prison furlough, which essentially amounts to authorised leave. He did not provide further details on the condition but said releasing Menendez was the "only fair and equitable thing to do" so he has time to properly prepare for his parole hearing. California governor Gavin Newsom's office and a representative for the family declined to comment when contacted by news agency Associated Press. Read more: In August 1989, the siblings shot their mother and father, Kitty and Jose Menendez, multiple times at close range. They were aged 18 and 21 at the time. They admitted the shootings but maintain they killed their parents in self-defence after enduring years of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. A number of the brothers' extended family members the month after the Netflix projects debuted.
Sky News
2 days ago
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Erik Menendez has 'serious medical condition' and should be released from prison, lawyer says
A lawyer for Erik Menendez is calling for the 57-year-old to be released from prison because of a "serious medical condition". Menendez and his brother, Lyle Menendez, have been serving life sentences without parole after being convicted of murdering their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion in 1989. The siblings were thrust back into the spotlight in September last year when Netflix released both a documentary and a miniseries on the case. A judge resentenced the brothers to 50 years to life in May - making them immediately eligible for parole. They are scheduled to appear in front of a California parole board on 21 and 22 August. Erik Menendez was taken to a medical facility on Friday and remained there on Tuesday "in fair condition", the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed. Menendez's lawyer, Mark Geragos, told US website TMZ his client had a "serious medical condition" and should be given prison furlough, which essentially amounts to authorised leave. He did not provide further details on the condition but said releasing Menendez was the "only fair and equitable thing to do" so he has time to properly prepare for his parole hearing. California governor Gavin Newsom's office and a representative for the family declined to comment when contacted by news agency Associated Press. In August 1989, the siblings shot their mother and father, Kitty and Jose Menendez, multiple times at close range. They were aged 18 and 21 at the time. They admitted the shootings but maintain they killed their parents in self-defence after enduring years of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. A number of the brothers' extended family members united to call for their release the month after the Netflix projects debuted.
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2 days ago
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Erik Menendez's Grave Illness Should Lead to Immediate Furlough, Family Says
Erik Menendez's Grave Illness Should Lead to Immediate Furlough, Family Says originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Erik Menendez, 54, is in the hospital and has been diagnosed with a serious medical condition, his family and attorney confirmed, and should be immediately furloughed rather than wait for a state parole board hearing scheduled for him and his older brother Lyle, 57, next month. Mark Geragos, who has spent years battling to get the Menendez brothers released based on new evidence that calls their 1989 conviction and life sentence into question, said Erik's health condition should lead to an immediate furlough. In May, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Jessic resentenced the brothers last week to 50 years to life in prison, which makes them eligible for parole at hearings currently scheduled for August 21 and 22. Earlier this month, a second Superior Court Judge, William Ryan, ordered Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman to explain why exculpatory evidence was kept from the jury in the second trial of Erik and Lyle Menendez regarding their claims of sexual abuse. Ryan ruled that two new pieces of evidence would, more likely than not, have changed the outcome of their convictions - a letter from Erik Menendez to his cousin Andy Cano, which the defense "allege corroborates Cano's testimony and the sexual abuse allegations," the brothers made at trial. The second piece of new evidence is a declaration from Roy Rossello, a member of the band Menudo who says he was raped by José governor discussed the case Sunday with "Monsters" dramatic series creator Ryan Murphy on his podcast, "This is Gavin Newsom," saying he would decide by Labor Day on whether to release the brothers after more than 35 years behind bars. Evidence presented to Jesic portrayed the brothers as having participated in extensive rehabilitation efforts.[Geragos is the co-owner of Engine Vision Media, the parent company of Los Angeles] This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
