Erik Menendez, one of the Menendez brothers convicted for the fatal incident of their parents, has a substantial net worth estimated at around $1 million.
Erik, along with his brother Lyle, has been serving a life sentence for the fatal incident of their parents since 1989.
Drawing inspiration from the two infamous brothers, several documentaries have been produced, along with the release of season 2 of the Netflix show Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
Although Erik Menendez spent his life in prison, much of his net worth comes from the generational wealth of his wealthy father, a successful businessman with an estimated net worth of $15 million.
Moreover, a new narrative has recently emerged on the internet regarding the true story behind the brothers convicted of the fatal incident.
Erik gained most of his net worth through an inheritance from his father!
Erik, the younger of their two children, was born on November 27, 1970, to Jose Menendez and Mary Louise Menendez.
However, in 1989, when Erik was just 18 years old, his parents passed away, and he and his brother were charged.
The Menendez brothers continue to fight their case even now, claiming they were victims of mistreatment at home.
Before their conviction, the 53-year-old Erik Menendez and his brother spent $700,000 on extravagant shopping, travel, and parties.
Furthermore, Menendez even hired a tennis coach for $60,000 to help him compete in tournaments with hopes of going professional.
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Erik’s parents had a substantial estate valued at $14.5 million, which the brothers would have been eligible to inherit.
However, Erik did not inherit much from his father’s assets due to their conviction for a serious crime.
After accounting for loans and taxes, crime writers suggested that the $14 million estate would likely result in the brothers inheriting around $2 million each.
Moreover, building financial assets has been challenging for Erik, who has been serving a life sentence over the years.
Additional Information
- Erik Menendez had an interest in tennis as he showed a talent in the sport from a young age and even ranked 44th in the US as a junior.
- It was Erik who confessed to the crime of killing his parents to his psychologist, Jerome Oziel.
- Menendez married his wife, Tammi Ruth Saccaoman on June 12, 1999, at Folsom State Prison in a waiting room.
