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Erin Benavides, linked to Parker-Longoria affair, ruled suicide at 54

Former Texas prosecutor found dead in October; medical examiner confirms self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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What to know

  • Erin Benavides, 54, was found dead in her Port Aransas, Texas home on October 14; the medical examiner ruled her death suicide by self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  • Benavides gained notoriety in 2010 when she was accused of an emotional affair with NBA player Tony Parker during his marriage to actress Eva Longoria; she denied the affair.
  • She later became a prosecutor in Texas and worked with organizations helping vulnerable children before resigning in August 2026, two months before her death.

“The Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office exclusively confirmed to Page Six that the 54-year-old former prosecutor's cause of death was a self-inflicted 'gunshot wound' and her manner of death was ruled a 'suicide.'”

Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office · NY Post ↗

Erin Benavides Former Texas prosecutorTony ParkerTony Parker Former NBA playerEva Longoria Actress

Erin Benavides, linked to Parker-Longoria affair, ruled suicide at 54
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    Nueces County Medical Examiner rules death suicide by gunshot

    The Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Benavides' cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound and her manner of death was ruled a suicide. The Port Aransas Police Department had previously confirmed no foul play was suspected, though the investigation was ongoing. The full autopsy report is expected within approximately a week.

  2. background

    Benavides found dead in Port Aransas home — Erin Benavides, 54, was found dead inside her Port Aransas, Texas home. Police were called after a friend of Benavides' husband received an alarming text message from her. Officers forced their way inside and discovered her with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators documented three firearms and multiple bullets at the scene.

  3. background

    Benavides resigns from prosecutor position — Benavides resigned from her position with the 38th Judicial District in August 2026, just two months before her death. She had served as a prosecutor in Texas and worked with organizations dedicated to helping vulnerable children.

  4. background

    Benavides accused of affair with Parker; Longoria files for divorce — Erin Benavides was accused of having an emotional affair with Tony Parker during his marriage to Eva Longoria. Benavides, then married to Parker's former San Antonio Spurs teammate Brent Barry, denied the affair. Longoria filed for divorce from Parker in November 2010, and Benavides and Barry also ended their marriage.

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  1. 3 outlets Erin Benavides — woman linked to Eva Longoria, Tony Parker cheating scandal

    first by Page Six, 8d ago · also NY Post, TMZ

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