Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Eric Menendez, the follow-up to Dahmer’s Monsters: The Story of Jeffrey Dahmer in a new chapter in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s anthology series, dramatizes the sensational case of the titular brothers, both convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Keith Menendez. And the success of the series is undeniable.
In an interview with Variety, Ryan Murphy stated that he and his co-creator, Ian BrennanBoth were shocked that the show had sparked new interest in the Menendez brothers’ case, which he said “no one was talking about.”
“Ian and I are absolutely stunned and shocked that this has happened, to be completely honest. When we were writing the Menendez story – we’ve been working on it for two years – no one was talking about the Menendez brothers. We never thought anyone would do it again.“
The series stars Cooper Koch as Eric, Nicolas Alexander Chavez as Lyle, Javier Bardem as Jose, Chloë Sevigny as Keith, Ari Graynor as Leslie Abramson, Nathan Lane as Dominic Dunne and many more.
Season 2 of Monsters is the latest addition to the prolific TV producer’s hit series, which this year includes Grotesquerie, American Horror Story: Delicate, Feud: Capote Vs The Swans, American Horror Stories, 9-1 -1, American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez and Dr. odyssey.
The matter is not over yet
Ryan Murphy He later revealed that if the brothers were fired, he might consider filming bonus episodes for this season of Monsters.
“It was talked about, I can tell you. Everyone is interested in it. I think everyone wants to know how this story ends because this story is not over yet“, he said.
Indeed, within weeks of the release of the Netflix drama, as well as a new documentary, their family demanded their release. The Menendez brothers, who were 21 and 18 at the time of their parents’ deaths, admitted to shooting them before being convicted in 1996 of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. However, they claim that their mother and father committed suicide. Protection after many years of physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
On October 17, about 20 members of their family gathered at a press conference in Los Angeles, supporting their comments and saying they were telling the truth. Their attorneys argue that because of societal changes regarding sexual assault, the brothers may not be convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole, noting that they should be charged with first degree murder.
There is also a letter dated months before the murder in which Eric Menendez told his cousin that he was afraid of his father.
Is there a real chance that the brothers will be released?
According to News Sky, yes, as Los Angeles prosecutors are currently reviewing their convictions, a new hearing is scheduled for November 26. If the court determines that the brothers are rehabilitated, based on their behavior in prison, they may be released or have their sentences reduced. And if rehabilitation does not convince, there is still the letter as new evidence that could lead to a new trial.
Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez debuts on Netflix on September 19. Nine (first?) episodes are available for streaming on the platform.
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