Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Warning: This article contains mentions of sexual abuse.
So, it makes sense why Murphy and Brennan settled on the Menendez brothers' story forMonsterseason 2.
Afterward, Lyle and Erik went on a spending spree with their new inheritance.
One of the biggest additions is the relationship between Lyle and his younger brother, Erik.
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There were scenes inMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Storythat changed what happened in real life.
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One of these happened after the murders of the parents.
They also go to a restaurant, which was all completely fictional.
Lyle and Erik killed their parents, Jose and Kitty, on August 20, 1989.
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.
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The biggest mystery in the entire case was whether Jose did sexually molest his children.
However, this was left open in the series.
In real life, things have become more known in the years since the murders.
She was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in the film.
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One of the biggest changes from real life came with the depiction of Kitty Menendez.
InMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, the brothers testified that Kitty was an enabler.
They said she knew that Jose was sexually assaulting them and did nothing to stop it.
That is why they killed her, too.
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Judalon was romantically attached to Dr. Oziel and played a key role in Lyle and Erik’s arrests.
