Erik Menendez’s Wife Unveils Startling Theory Behind Prison Release Denial—A Chilling Truth Emerges

So, Erik Menendez’s wife just dropped a bombshell, firing back at the parole board’s decision to keep him behind bars—again. Remember those infamous Menendez brothers? The guys convicted of offing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion—a twisted tale spun into a Netflix true crime spectacle that had everyone buzzing. They claimed self-defense, said their dad was abusive, but life sentences meant no get-out-of-jail cards for life. Recently, though, they got resentenced to 50 years to life, sparking a glimmer of parole hope. Yet, Erik’s parole bid hit a wall, with the commissioner calling him an “unreasonable risk.” Now, his wife Tammi’s crying foul, insisting the hearing was a setup and that Erik’s turned over a new leaf—with just a cell phone slip-up since 2011. You gotta wonder: when it comes to high-profile cases like this, is justice really blind or just stubbornly fixed? Either way, the saga isn’t over—Lyle’s up next. Curious to see how this unfolds? LEARN MORE

The wife of Erik Menendez has spoken out against the decision not to award him parole after he became eligible following his resentencing.

Erik, 54, was convicted of first-degree murder along with his brother Lyle, 57, for killing their parents at their Beverly Hills home, with the story becoming the subject of a Netflix true crime show and them gaining many calls to be freed from people who have taken an interest in the case.

They have insisted they were abused by their father and claimed they carried out the killings in self-defence, but received life sentences, which meant they would never leave prison.

However, the brothers were recently resentenced to 50 years to life, meaning they would become eligible for parole and could possibly be released from prison.

Sadly for Erik, who had his parole hearing yesterday (21 August), he was denied and cannot try again for another three years as Parole board commissioner Robert Barton said he believes he ‘continues to pose an unreasonable risk to public safety’.

Erik Menendez was rejected for parole, meaning he will not be released from prison (California Department of Corrections via Getty Images)

Tammi Menendez, who married Erik after he had been convicted of his parents’ murders, hit out at the decision not to give her husband parole.

In a post on social media, she alleged that Barton ‘had his mind made up to deny Erik parole from the start’ and claimed the hearing had been ‘a complete setup’

Her theory is that her husband ‘never stood a chance’ and the hearing verdict had already been decided before it began.

She argued that her husband ‘hasn’t had any infractions since 2011, apart from a cell phone possession’, seemingly in reference to a comment from Barton that Erik Menendez was ‘not a model prisoner’.

During the hearing, Barton cited several violations, including violent episodes, misuse of state computers, drug smuggling and inappropriate behaviour with visitors.

Lyle Menendez has his parole hearing today (22 August), while NewsNation reports that the family released a statement expressing their disappointment that Erik had been unsuccessful.

They said: “While we respect the decision, today’s outcome was, of course, disappointing and not what we hoped for.

“But our belief in Erik remains unwavering, and we know he will take the Board’s recommendation in stride. His remorse, growth, and the positive impact he’s had on others speak for themselves.

“We will continue to stand by him and hold to the hope he is able to return home soon.”

Relatives of the Menendez brothers have said they want Erik and Lyle released from prison.

LADbible has contacted the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for comment.