Menendez Family Criticizes Netflix Series

The Menendez family's extended members have condemned Ryan Murphy's Netflix series, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story," as a "grotesque shockadrama" filled with inaccuracies and falsehoods. The statement, released by 24 family members, criticizes the portrayal of the brothers and claims that Murphy failed to consult them while relying on discredited sources, particularly Vanity Fair writer Dominick Dunne. The family contends that the show misrepresents their lives and ignores significant evidence that could exonerate Erik and Lyle, who remain imprisoned for the 1989 murders of their parents. Murphy has defended the series, asserting it reflects various perspectives on the case, despite backlash over insinuations of an incestuous relationship between the brothers, which they vehemently deny. The family expresses their love and support for Erik and Lyle, calling the show a character assassination that prioritizes Murphy's narrative over their reality. The series, released on September 19, has sparked significant controversy since its debut, becoming the top program on Netflix.