Erik Menendez is speaking out againstRyan Murphy’s latest series.
“I can only believe they were done so on purpose.”
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Menendez called out Murphy specifically, accusing him of intentionally misrepresenting his family.
Erik Menéndez and Lyle Menéndez in 1992.VINCE BUCCI/AFP via Getty
Representatives for Murphy did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weeklys request for comment.
Menendez specifically took issue with the show’s depiction of sexual abuse.
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Menendez continued, “Is the truth not enough?
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Let the truth stand as the truth.”
He also characterized the showrunner as an impediment to the cause of supporting trauma victims.
“Violence is never an answer, never a solution, and is always tragic.
Menendez concluded his remarks with a note of gratitude.
The Menendez brothers were convicted in 1996 for the 1989 killing of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.
Both brothers are currently serving a life sentence at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility near San Diego.
Monsterspremiered Sept. 19 on Netflix.
The series marks the second installment of Murphy’sMonsteranthology, following 2022’sDahmer Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
The next iteration of the show will starCharlie Hunnamas killer Ed Gein.
