Author Robert Rand, who penned the definitive novel on the Menendez Murders, slams Netflix's 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' for portraying a fabricated incestuous relationship between the brothers. Rand argues that the series perpetuates a 'fantasy' and misrepresents the brotherly dynamic, emphasizing that their physical interactions were trauma responses.
, has sparked a huge controversy due to its contentious subject matter. Viewers have raised concerns about the supposedly incorrect portrayal of the Menendez brothers’ story. One of the opposing voices is Robert Rand , the author responsible for composing The Menendez Murders, the definitive novel regarding the siblings’ crime. Recently, he disclosed that the suggested incestuous relationship showcased between Lyle and Erik Menendez in the show is completely false.
The trial expert then clarified his stance on the relationship shared between Erik and Lyle Menendez. “I believe the only physical contact they might have had is what Lyle testified, that when Lyle was eight years old, he took Erik out in the woods and played with him with a toothbrush — which is what Jose had done with him,” Rand stated. “And so I certainly wouldn’t call that a sexual relationship of any sort. It’s a response to trauma.”
Interestingly, Netflix’s Monsters Season 2 presents multiple scenes that hint at a much more twisted relationship between the Menendez duo. The two share physically intimate moments in several sequences, including a scene in Episode 6 where the brothers are seen showering together.for telling “awful lies” about his and Lyle’s lives. Moreover, the Donovan Correctional Facility resident expressed disappointment in showrunner Ryan Murphy for his naive approach to the brothers’ story.
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story premiered all its episodes on September 19 and is now available for streaming on Netflix.Apoorv is an SEO Contributing Writer for ComingSoon. A dedicated cinephile inside and out, Apoorv's passion for content creation motivated him to ditch the software sector in favour of pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. He is also an avid sports enthusiast, with football topping his favorites list.
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