Erik Menéndez Claims Ryan Murphy’s 'Monsters' Series Is Filled With 'Blatant Lies'
YouTubeLyle Menéndez and Erik Menéndez became infamous in the early '90s after the shocking murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menéndez, in their Beverly Hills mansion. The Menéndez brothers, just 21 and 18 at the time, brutally gunned down their parents on the night of August 20, 1989. The high-profile killings sent shockwaves across the nation, not only because of the crime itself, but also due to the Menéndez family’s wealth and prominence. For those unaware, José was a successful entertainment executive. The Menéndez case captured the nation’s attention, especially when it hit the small screen. The first trial resulted in two deadlocked juries, but in a dramatic turn, the brothers were convicted of first-degree murder in a second trial in 1996. They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, and they have remained behind bars ever since, continuing to be a topic of fascination and controversy. Now, their story is once again being told, this time in Netflix's "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story." Erik Menéndez Slams 'Monsters' For Portrayals Of Him And His Brother
Lyle Menéndez and Erik Menéndez became infamous in the early '90s after the shocking murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menéndez, in their Beverly Hills mansion.
The Menéndez brothers, just 21 and 18 at the time, brutally gunned down their parents on the night of August 20, 1989. The high-profile killings sent shockwaves across the nation, not only because of the crime itself, but also due to the Menéndez family’s wealth and prominence. For those unaware, José was a successful entertainment executive.
The Menéndez case captured the nation’s attention, especially when it hit the small screen. The first trial resulted in two deadlocked juries, but in a dramatic turn, the brothers were convicted of first-degree murder in a second trial in 1996. They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, and they have remained behind bars ever since, continuing to be a topic of fascination and controversy.
Now, their story is once again being told, this time in Netflix's "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story."
Erik Menéndez Slams 'Monsters' For Portrayals Of Him And His Brother
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