1 day Ago By Sarah Tetteh
The Menendez brothers ' elderly aunt, 85, who was found unresponsive, may have been hospitalized after being shown horrific crime scene snaps from the DA - without warning. According to TMZ , Lyle and Erik Menendez 's aunt, Terry Baralt, was reportedly found unresponsive in a hotel room after making a plea to hug her nephews . Now, it appears there is a shocking new update.
Images the elderly citizen was shown of the brutal crime scene could have had a devastating impact on her health. A press release for the Justice for Erik and Lyle Coalition says the D.A.
's office didn't give the family a heads-up that they would be presenting photos of the crime scene at Friday's resentencing hearing, a violation of Marsy's Law, a law designed to protect the victims of crimes. They said the move showed "no humanity – just shock and pain inflicted on people who have already endured decades of grief. Terry, who is battling cancer, came to court to support her family.
" "No physical pain has ever kept her from being there for her nephews," the statement continued. "But the display put on by the DA’s office pushed her past the brink. By early this morning, she was rushed to the hospital and remains in critical condition.
" Terry, who is battling colon cancer, is said to be exhausted, stressed, and traumatized as the family continues their battle to try and get the two brothers released from prison. On Friday, the Menendez brothers appeared in a court in LA for a resentencing hearing , during which prosecutors showed graphic crime scene photos of the double murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. Their attorney, Mark Geragos, described the move as a "dog-and-pony show," saying that prosecutors are just trying to litigate the original murder case.
Terry visits her nephews, who are in custody at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego County, as often as possible, but it's becoming increasingly difficult due to her age and the fact that she lives in New Jersey. On Friday, Terry, who is José’s only living sister, spoke out for the first time in 35 years as she told ABC News, "They are like the boys that I didn't have.
It's time - 35 years is a long time." "It's a whole branch of my family erased," she continued. "The ones that are gone and the ones that are still paying for it, which were kids.
" She told the outlet, "I have tried to go see them as much as I can, but it's hard because I live in New Jersey, and I'm 85. I don't have that much time." Terry, who is Lyle's godmother, previously wrote a statement that was read by her daughter Anamaria at a press conference in October.
"35 years is such a long time," Terry said. "My prayer is that I live long enough to see my nephews again and hug them once more." DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.
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