Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
This article contains mentions of murder.
Spoilers for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story are ahead!
NetflixsMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Storyintroduces an unexpected character the infamous O.J.
Simpson raising the question of whether Lyle and Erik Menendez had an actual connection with the notorious former athlete.
Simpsons trial also affects the Menendez brothers case in the final episode ofMonstersseason 2.
Lyle & Erik Menendez Knew O.J.
Simpson Since The ’70s
Lyle & Erik Met O.J.
Shockingly, the three did actually have a relationship in real life at two separate points in time.
More people knew O.J.
for that [the TV ads] than anything else… before what happened, happened."
He even autographed footballs and gifted them to Lyle and Erik Menendez.
This foundation between the three would contribute to their friendliness almost 20 years later.
Robert Shapiro Was A Lawyer For The Menendez Brothers Before O.J.
Because the brothers were tried separately on the first go-round, they each had their own legal representation.
Simpson, Lyle expressed his concern.
I said I knew it obviously wasnt planned and that he had snapped in the heat of passion.
Simpson On Surviving Jail
About two decades after their first meeting, Lyle and Erik Menendez reunited with O.J.
Simpson in the Los Angeles County Mens Jail.
He was placed in the cell next to Erik Menendez.
The two talked with each other through their cell doors (viaNew York Post).
Erik even used his connections to help set Simpson up with the lawyer Johnnie Cochran.
Lyle Menendez also had a relationship with Simpson while in prison together.
He even suggested that Simpson share his side of the story.
This is where the pair is in 2024.
This sentiment is also reflected in the last episode ofMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
