Erik Menendez's Wife Recalls How They Fell in Love Amid Prison Sentence (Flashback)

Erik Menendez's wife, Tammi, opened up to ET in 2005 about how they met, getting married in prison and what she saw as the biggest misconceptions about her incarcerated husband. Tammi also recalled watching the Menendez brothers trial on TV before she met Erik, how he proposed behind bars and what first drew her to one of the country's most infamous killers. Erik and brother Lyle were given a life sentence with no parole option, in the wake of their 1996 conviction for murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.

[kenterminateddq]

Tammi, Erik's wife, looks like a news reporter herself.

[yourconnection]

Being married to someone you met while they're in prison, and being married to them when you're actually living together after their release, are two different ball games.

[shonta]

The marital test will be when he's released. Hope they make it.

[foxydelice]

She seems so sweet. I hope they're doing well as a married couple. Hope they can be united outside of prison soon!! xoxo

[maleighjohnson]

Wait, What in the hell? Not only does she WRITE to a guy that’s in prison, but she was MARRIED AND her husband knew she writing to him. Nutty folks

[trustnoone]

Great questions by the reporter that kept this conversation going smoothly and me fully engaged 👀

[rimbam]

What's up with that stupid background music? Is it really necessary?

[Vermouth]

Let's be real he gets attention also because HE IS HANDSOME I don't know if she would write him if he was ugly

[aponinodin]

I'M PRAYING THE BROTHERS ARE FREED ASAP!!! ❤

[tracisyhong]

I wish Eric and Tammy nothing but peace, joy and happiness. You guys deserve it most!

[somegirl]

I’m glad Erik was able to find love. I hope Lyle found the same. They both deserve to finally feel what love from others feels like.

[KB-nrls]

Tammi Menendez is not only a very attractive woman, she also has a peaceful, zen-like aura about her. I hope her husband comes home to her soon.

[thefamouspeopleus]

I admire her strength and commitment to him!

[ingaudez]

"Happily" married, but wrote a letter and initiated a contact with a different man. Give me a break and fool someone else!

[alexanderh]

If he gets out, then they have to start living a real relationship.

[visionsbyconnieavila]

The woman is highly intelligent. Gorgeous as well and empathetic enough to build a relationship with Erik during his darkest times while surviving prison. Their engagement thru mail obviously led to their long term connection. I do agree however that visiting the prison is different than if they were to be released and they join together in a household. I wish them nothing but well in their fight towards freedom

[timothyfreeseha]

The interviewer is a professional. Im so glad Eric and his wife will be together, finally, for the rest of their lives. Its so romantic

[Danika]

Pretty crappy thing to do to her husband. Wonder if Erik will drop her if and when he gets out.

[LisaFerguson-lwil]

I'm so glad that the brothers are going to be heard at last. Their father was a vile abuser and their mother didn't want to loose her fancy lifestyle. So many extended family members tried to expose what the brothers endured. They should both be released while their truth comes out.

[annarichards]

She was already married and left her husband. Poor guy 💔