Talia’s mother Tammi Menendez exchanged letters with Erik while he was in prison, and the two later started meeting in-person. They got married in 1999 and have been together ever since. Erik later adopted her daughter Talia, who he shares a very close bond with.

Erik Menendez was denied parole after being resentenced for the murders of his parents, José Menendez and Kitty Menendez, with his brother, Lyle Menendez. Here's everything to know about why Erik Menendez was denied parole.

Erik Menendez was denied parole during his first-ever parole hearing on Thursday, 36 years and one day after he and his brother killed their parents.