Menendez Brothers, Family Condemn Netflix Series

The Netflix series 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' has ignited considerable backlash from the Menendez family and the brothers themselves, who criticize the show for inaccuracies and sensationalism. Erik Menendez, via his wife Tammi, described the series as 'dishonest' and 'rooted in blatant lies,' particularly objecting to the portrayal of an incestuous relationship between the brothers. The Menendez extended family, consisting of 24 members, released a statement condemning the show as a 'grotesque shockadrama' and expressing their support for Lyle and Erik, praying for their release. Ryan Murphy, the show's co-creator, defended the series, stating that it raises important questions and is based on existing narratives. Stars of the series, including Cooper Koch and Nicolas Alexander Chavez, expressed empathy for the brothers but defended their portrayal as being rooted in the research and the existing court records.