Erik Menendez Says Ryan Murphy's "Monsters" Series Is A "Dishonest Portrayal"
by Larry Fitzmaurice · BuzzFeedThis story contains discussion of sexual abuse and child abuse.
It's quite possible you've been watching Ryan Murphy's latest Netflix series, Monsters: the Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, since it hit the streaming service this weekend.
The limited series is based on the real-life story of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were given consecutive life sentences in 1996 after being convicted for murdering their parents, José and Mary Louise Menendez.
During the trial, Lyle and Erik claimed that they were sexually abused by their father, and that their mother knew the abuse was taking place as well.
Earlier this week, Erik's wife Tammi Menendez took to social media to issue a statement on behalf of her husband, who is still currently in jail.
Erik's response to the Netflix's series.#NetflixMonsters #Netflix #RyanMurphy pic.twitter.com/Xz1waxA2u3
— Tammi Menendez (@TammiMenendez1) September 20, 2024
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