Menendez Brothers' Aunt Hospitalized After Graphic Courtroom Photo Display

The Los Angeles County DA’s office apologizes for not warning the family about showing a graphic crime scene photo during a resentencing hearing, which the Menendez family claims led to Terry Baralt’s critical condition.

Terry Baralt, the 85-year-old aunt of Erik and Lyle Menendez, was hospitalized in critical condition after prosecutors displayed an unredacted crime scene photo of José Menendez in court without prior warning.
The Menendez family accuses the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office of violating Marsy’s Law, which mandates respect and dignity for victims and their families.
The DA’s office issued an apology, stating the photo was shown to convey the brutality of the crime but acknowledged the lack of prior warning caused distress.
The Justice for Erik and Lyle Coalition has called for the DA’s office to be removed from the case, citing a pattern of insensitivity and disregard for victims’ rights.
The resentencing hearing continues this week, with the Menendez brothers’ legal team seeking a reduced sentence after 35 years of incarceration for the 1989 murders of their parents.