“Ryan Murphy’s Shocking Plan to Revive ‘Monsters’ Sparks Controversy as Menendez Brothers’ Fate Hangs in the Balance”
In the world of true crime, few stories resonate as hauntingly as that of the Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, who have been enduring life sentences for the brutal murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty, in August 1989. Their case, which has captivated and perplexed the public for decades, once again finds itself in the spotlight. Why? New evidence has emerged that might just turn the narrative on its head, suggesting that the very man they killed could have subjected them to unspeakable horrors. As if scripted for the silver screen, the recent nine-episode documentary series has breathed new life into a story many believed was settled, sparking debates and drawing renewed attention to their conviction. In disbelief, co-creators Ian and Ryan Murphy express their astonishment that this cold case could be hot again after two years of work—who would have thought? And with the revelations drawn from old letters penned by Erik, exposing his terror and desperation, one can’t help but wonder: Is justice truly served, or is the truth still lost in the shadows? Dive into this complex tapestry of trauma, crime, and perhaps redemption… LEARN MORE.
The Menendez brothers have been serving life sentences for killing their parents, Jose and Kitty, in August 1989. New evidence could “prove” the former molested his children, which is also suggested in the series.
The nine-episode show has been credited by many for helping draw attention to the pair’s conviction.
Murphys said: “Ian and I are in absolute amazement and shock that this has happened, to be quite honest. When we were writing the Menendez Story — we’ve been working on this for two years — nobody was talking about the Menendez brothers. We never thought anybody ever would again.”
