Erik Menendez Released From Hospital, Returns to Prison After Undergoing Multiple Surgeries for 'Large' Kidney Stones

Erik Menendez is back behind bars after being hospitalized for painful kidney stones.

The convicted murderer briefly was admitted into a San Diego hospital last month to undergo multiple surgeries for what his attorney called a "serious medical condition."

Erik's stepdaughter, Talia Menendez, confirmed the notorious prisoner had returned to his cell in a statement shared to her Instagram Story over the weekend.

"My dad is out of the hospital and back at the prison, preparing for our upcoming parole hearing," the daughter of Erik's wife, Tammi, wrote.

At the end of July, Talia used her social media platform to share a statement about Erik's health.

"Today Erik had his second surgery due to complications with both kidneys having multiple large stones," she said at the time.

Her mom had shared a similar message to X, explaining: "Today Erik had a 2nd surgery. This surgery was successful. He will need a 3rd surgery which will hopefully happen soon."

Tammi, who tied the knot with her husband while he was in prison in 1999, continued: "Because Erik is in prison there are a lot of complications and delays with surgery. Tonight he remains nauseous and in pain however is recovering from surgery."

Erik's wife thanked "everyone for their well wishes and prayers," as she admitted, "complications happen in surgery but this is a very stressful time for us."

"Additionally, we are grateful to the CRT custody and medical staff who did their best during this difficult situation," she concluded.

Erik's medical situation first made headlines after his lawyer Mark Geragos informed TMZ that he was seeking his client's immediate release from prison due to a medical emergency.

"I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag. Erik is having a serious medical condition right now. I am not going to violate HIPAA or attorney client privilege, but if there is anybody that should be furloughed — especially right now a month before the hearing — it is Eric," Geragos said, urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to allow Erik to leave jail.

"It is a serious condition and I think he needs to be out to focus on the hearing," Geragos explained, referring to Erik and his brother Lyle Menendez's parole hearing next month, which could allow for their release from prison more than 35 years after the double murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in 1989.

The renowned lawyer noted: "I don’t want to get in the weeds of the medical condition, but I think that is the appropriate thing to do."

Erik and Lyle's two-day parole hearings are scheduled for August 21 and August 22.