# Mystery deepens over death of ‘mistress’ in Eva Longoria divorce scandal: Friends reject suicide ruling… and fear a far darker truth as autopsy reveals baffling detail

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mystery-deepens-over-death-of-mistress-in-eva-longoria-divorce-scandal-friends-reject-suicide-ruling-and-fear-a-far-darker-truth-as-autopsy-reveals-baffling-detail/
- Published: 2026-11-12T21:14:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16281691/eva-longoria-divorce-erin-benavides-death-texas.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Paranormal, Weird & Viral, World

## Key points

- Police ruled Erin Benavides’s death a suicide.
- Friends question the ruling and want further investigation.
- She prosecuted traffickers and cartel members in Texas.

## Summary

Former Texas prosecutor Erin Benavides, 54, was found dead at her home in Port Aransas on 14 October. Police and the county medical examiner ruled her death a suicide, but friends have called for further investigation, saying they doubt she would have taken her own life and fear it could be connected to dangerous criminals she prosecuted.

Benavides was known for pursuing human traffickers and cartel members, and friends described her as strong and devoted to her two sons. She had previously been married to former NBA player Brent Barry; their 2010 divorce followed claims of an emotional affair involving Tony Parker, whose marriage to Eva Longoria also ended. Benavides later remarried lawyer Paul Benevides, and the couple planned to move to their new coastal home.

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