Eric Menendez’s brother spoke about his «serious» condition
23 july 2025 в 22:13
Eric Menendez is living with a «serious» medical condition behind bars, as reported by his lawyer just a few weeks before his and his brother Lyle Menendez’s parole hearing. The brothers have been in prison since 1996, when they were sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, which changed during their sentence review in May 2025. Now that they have a chance for release, what has happened to Eric, and can he be released earlier?
Get updates on Eric’s condition and health below.
There is no guarantee of the Menendez brothers' release. However, in May 2025, they were given a new sentence — from 50 years to life imprisonment, effectively giving them the right to parole. When they were sentenced in the 1990s, they were not given the possibility of parole.
The parole hearing is scheduled for August 2025, but the process could take months or years.
On July 22, 2025, Eric’s lawyer, Mark Geragos, reported on TMZ that his client is suffering from a «serious» medical condition and needs to be released from prison immediately. Shortly after, the media reported that Eric has been diagnosed with kidney stones and is undergoing treatment.
At the time of publication, Eric is undergoing treatment for kidney stones. His lawyer did not disclose the severity or number of kidney stones Eric has, but since his condition is «serious», - medical intervention is required.
Kidney stones are solid formations made of salt and minerals in the urine, and they form inside the kidneys, according to the Mayo Clinic. Passing a stone through the urine can be painful. Stones usually form when there is not enough water in the urine.
Eric’s wife is Tammy Ruth Menendez. They got married on June 12, 1999, in the reception room of Folsom Prison in California.
Yes, Eric is still married to Tammy. She remains an active voice in the potential release of Eric and Lyle from prison. An unconfirmed account under the name Tammy regularly updates tweets about Eric. In July 2025, she wrote: «We are grateful for the unwavering support we have received as we approach a significant moment in Eric and Lyle’s quest for freedom. After more than 36 years in confinement, their parole hearing is scheduled for August 21 and 22».
Yes, Eric shares a stepdaughter with his wife, Tammy. She had a child from a previous marriage.
Eric does not have any biological children
Get updates on Eric’s condition and health below.
There is no guarantee of the Menendez brothers' release. However, in May 2025, they were given a new sentence — from 50 years to life imprisonment, effectively giving them the right to parole. When they were sentenced in the 1990s, they were not given the possibility of parole.
The parole hearing is scheduled for August 2025, but the process could take months or years.
On July 22, 2025, Eric’s lawyer, Mark Geragos, reported on TMZ that his client is suffering from a «serious» medical condition and needs to be released from prison immediately. Shortly after, the media reported that Eric has been diagnosed with kidney stones and is undergoing treatment.
At the time of publication, Eric is undergoing treatment for kidney stones. His lawyer did not disclose the severity or number of kidney stones Eric has, but since his condition is «serious», - medical intervention is required.
Kidney stones are solid formations made of salt and minerals in the urine, and they form inside the kidneys, according to the Mayo Clinic. Passing a stone through the urine can be painful. Stones usually form when there is not enough water in the urine.
Eric’s wife is Tammy Ruth Menendez. They got married on June 12, 1999, in the reception room of Folsom Prison in California.
Yes, Eric is still married to Tammy. She remains an active voice in the potential release of Eric and Lyle from prison. An unconfirmed account under the name Tammy regularly updates tweets about Eric. In July 2025, she wrote: «We are grateful for the unwavering support we have received as we approach a significant moment in Eric and Lyle’s quest for freedom. After more than 36 years in confinement, their parole hearing is scheduled for August 21 and 22».
Yes, Eric shares a stepdaughter with his wife, Tammy. She had a child from a previous marriage.
Eric does not have any biological children
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