Whether Erik Menendez is entirely right about the Netflix series is debatable.

However, there are some details about the true story of the two brothers the show seemingly misses.

What it does not reveal is that Erik Menendez was an incredibly talented tennis player.

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He even reached the second round of the championship before losing a match and getting eliminated.

This would have been enough to prove they were responsible for the crime.

According to reports,they spent close to $700,000 before they were arrested.

Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle Menéndez and Cooper Koch as Erik Menéndez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

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In real life, however, things unfolded slightly differently.

However, the court eventually accepted the recordings as evidence.

In reality, however, the brothers were initially held in different prisons altogether after their arrest.

Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle Menéndez, Cooper Koch as Erik Menéndez, Javier Bardem as José Menéndez, and Chloë Sevigny as Mary Louise

This true crime drama delves into the infamous case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, two brothers who were convicted of murdering their parents. The series examines the complex family dynamics and legal battles that captivated the nation, highlighting the motivations and repercussions of their actions.

A little over two years after the divorce, Lyle Menendez married Rebecca Sneed.

Their wedding ceremony was held in Mule Creek State Prison’s visiting area.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story