A Netflix series has sparked renewed interest in the high-profile case of the Menendez brothers, with many calling for a reduced sentence. The show, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” has brought attention to the brothers’ plight, with relatives and supporters coming forward in their favor.
However, the brothers themselves have publicly condemned the show, with Erik Menendez taking to social media to express his disappointment. In a post shared by his wife, Tammi Menendez, Erik Menendez accused the show’s creator, Ryan Murphy, of being “naïve and inaccurate” about the facts of their lives. He also claimed that the show was created with “bad intent.”
In contrast, Murphy has praised the show, saying it was “the best thing that has happened to the Menendez brothers in 30 years in prison.” The brothers were convicted of murdering their parents in Beverly Hills in 1996 and were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Legal analyst and attorney Darryl Cohen believes that the Netflix series has played a significant role in bringing attention to the case and potentially paving the way for a reduced sentence. “I think Netflix added so much pressure and tension on the entire system, that everyone began to take not just another look, but serious, additional looks,” he said.
Cohen thinks that a hearing could be held soon, which could lead to the brothers being released from prison. “This is unique in the annals of legal history,” he said. “I believe that we will see a hearing, and we’ll see these two formally convicted people, without parole, released almost immediately.”
The renewed attention on the case has also led to the release of a documentary series about the brothers, which debuted shortly after Murphy’s fictional series. The documentary provides a more in-depth look at the case and the brothers’ lives, offering a fresh perspective on the events that unfolded.
