Tammi Menendez, the wife of Erik Menendez, condemns Netflix series as ‘misleading depiction’ in recent statement

Erik Menendez, convicted for the murder of his parents in 1989, is criticizing Netflix’s show “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” as full of lies and a horrible narrative. His wife, Tammi Menendez, shared a statement from Erik slamming the show. The series is the second season in Ryan Murphy’s “Monster” anthology and follows the lead up and aftermath of the Menendez murders. Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted in 1996 and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. Tammi Menendez’s X account has been posting updates on Erik for years, including his response to “Monsters.” The statement posted by Tammi calls the show a dishonest portrayal and criticizes the depiction of the sexual abuse the brothers accused their father of in their first trial. The statement argues that the show undermines progress in shedding light on childhood trauma. The show has also faced criticism for suggesting an intimate relationship between the brothers, which is not supported by journalist Robert Rand’s book. Netflix and Murphy have not publicly responded to the backlash. Viewers have criticized scenes in the show that imply an intimate relationship between the brothers. This backlash has not received a response from Murphy.

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