Erik Menendez, one of the Menendez brothers depicted in the Netflix series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” has made headlines for his reaction to the production.
The series has been criticized for including scenes that imply the brothers had an incestuous relationship, a fact many viewers, including Erik, found inappropriate and misleading.
Why Erik Menendez Is Furious at Ryan Murphy and Netflix
It is a good thing the Menendez brothers are in custody right now because they are most likely in a murderous mood — again. But this time, they may be justified.
One of the brothers, Erik Menendez, has shared his thoughts on the Netflix series focusing on their story, and it’s not flattering. The series, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, is being criticized by Erik because it contains scenes that show him and his brother kissing and dancing intimately.
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He has expressed anger and frustration because he claims the implications are misleading and damaging. Critics agree with him, arguing that the series distorts historical facts, as there is little evidence to support the claim of an incestuous relationship between the brothers.
The Public’s Reaction to the Netflix Controversy
Erik Menendez is only one of many unhappy about how Netflix depicted his relationship with his brother. Internet users who have seen it have also joined critics in slamming the series, with some calling it an “incestuous fantasy” and others criticizing it for “fetishizing victims of CSA and incest.”
How Old Were Erik and Lyle When They Killed Their Parents?
Erik Menendez was 18 years old when he and his brother committed the murders. Meanwhile, his brother Lyle was 21 years old. According to reports, the murders took place on August 20, 1989.
Is Netflix’s “Monsters” a True Story?
Yes, Netflix’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” is based on the true crime story of the murder of Lyle and Erik Menendez’s parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, on August 20, 1989. The Menendez brothers were arrested in 1990, and their trials, which began in 1993, were highly publicized.
How Much Time Did the Menendez Brothers Get?
As of September 2024, the Menendez brother’s release date is non-existent, as they were both sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The pair were convicted for killing their parents in March 1996 and have been serving time ever since.
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Do the Menendez Brothers Have Kids?
No, the Menendez brothers don’t have kids, but they reportedly have partners. Erik Menendez is married to Tammi Saccoman, a woman he married in 1999 while serving his life sentence. They do not have any children together.
His brother, Lyle Menendez, is currently married to Rebecca Sneed, his second wife from a 2003 marriage. His first wife was Anna Eriksson, but their union ended in 2001. Also, neither woman has kids for Lyle.
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